Dampen your hair in the shower or mist it with a spray bottle, then separate your hair and make 4-8 braids, depending on how much hair you have. Leave the braids in until your hair is dry, then remove them. For the best results, spray your hair with a salt spray to dampen. Experiment with different braids like French braids or fishtails to see what kind of curls they create in your hair! Spray your hair with a salt or texturizing spray before dividing your hair into 4 or more sections. Twist each section so it forms a bun, then place at least 2 of the buns on top of your head and 2 at the nape of your neck. You can use U-shaped bobby pins to secure the buns so they don't leave creases in your hair. If you have thin hair, add a volumizing spray to your roots before putting your hair into buns. Once you have pinned up your hair, blast your roots with your hair dryer until they are dry, and allow the rest of your hair to dry naturally. The more buns you do, the smaller your waves will be. Wrap 12in (2.55.1cm) sections of hair around your wand for 10 seconds each. Once you've finished all of your hair, run your fingers through your hair to make the curls look messier. Don't curl the bottom 1 inch (2.5cm) of your hair if you want natural-looking waves. For an extra messy look, twist your hair as you wrap it around the wand. Alternate the directions of the curl to get a wind-swept look. Curl some sections of your hair towards your face and others away from your face. The sections of hair nearest your face should be curled back away from your face for the most flattering look. Place your hair in a ponytail as high on your head as possible. Take 12in (2.55.1cm) of your hair and wrap it around your curling wand, starting at the ponytail elastic and working your way down. Repeat this until you've curled the whole ponytail, then take your hair down. For natural-looking waves, don't curl the bottom 1 inch (2.5cm) of each piece of hair. You can usually do this by dividing your hair into 2 sections, but if you have very thick hair you might want to do 4 sections. Twist the hair as tightly as you can without it curling back on itself, then run your flat iron slowly down each twist. When you unwrap it, tousle the waves with your fingers and spray with hairspray. If you spend time in the sun, your hair will naturally become lighter. You can get this same look by adding honey-colored or blonde highlights to your hair. Try misting your hair with lemon and water and leaving it in the sun, or go to a professional salon!

Summary: Braid your hair while it's damp and let it air dry for defined waves. Twist damp hair into 4 or more buns and let them air dry for extra volume. Create beachy waves with a curling wand. Pull your hair into a ponytail and curl sections for quick waves. Twist your hair and go over each twist with a flat iron if you don't have a wand. Add light highlights to your hair to mimic a sun-kissed look.

This will be particularly helpful when you first get on the ship, regardless of its size, and it'll help at least a bit of time go by. Smaller ships should have a map with locations of life vests, fire extinguishers, and other safety protocol available. Most cruise lines have a large map including a wide variety of restaurants, activities, and events. Take time to look look at the map provided and learn where everything is in relation to your room. This will help you decide what to do first! There might also be a schedule of events for you to read for the cruise. Pick a few events or shows that seem interesting to you and try to attend them! For smaller ships, you might have to make your own entertainment, but on cruise lines there will likely be a lot provided for you! In addition to shows and concerts, there are plenty of options for entertainment that you can take part in, including karaoke, auctions, carnival games, gambling (if you're of age), and other competitive events. A lot of entertainment events will have awesome prizes. You never know what you might win! On a smaller ship, this is easy as you will likely know many of your shipmates. However, on a cruise there may be formal dinners or designated times for mingling with other passengers. Take the time to get to know them and make new friends. On a cruise ship, there are plenty of places to meet people, including the bar, nightclubs, the pool, live shows, and planned activities. Don't be afraid to reach out and talk to someone new! If you're of legal age on a cruise, a visit to the bars and nightclubs might be a fun activity for your group of friends. Dancing, singing, and getting silly will really help you let loose and relax on your cruise! Always make sure you are being safe and are aware of your surroundings. Use the buddy system by assigning partners to watch out for each other throughout the night. On a cruise, participating in activities all day can really make you work up an appetite. Check out the different dining options on the ship. From buffets to fine dining, take the time to try something new that you can't get anywhere else. Aboard a smaller ship, you can take advantage of local restaurants at a port, or you can practice cooking for yourself and your shipmates. Take the opportunity to visit a new place and have an adventure. Many cruise lines will offer on-land excursions for people on the cruise, so check out their packages and select an activity that interests you. If you're on a smaller ship and have plans to dock at a port, choose a local restaurant or event to attend.
Summary: Inspect a map of the ship and get your bearings. Participate in and enjoy the entertainment. Socialize with other people aboard the ship. Visit bars and the nightclubs available on a cruise. Eat and drink to your heart's content. Sightsee at each port of call.