Looking for easy hairstyles for hot summer days? With summer it’s always hard to decide what to wear and how to style your hair when the weather reaches near triple digits. So, forget going after an elaborate hairstyle and go with a simple style that doesn’t make you sweat a lot.
While you can always go with a topknot, there are some of the easy yet stylish hairstyles out there that will complement summer outfits. Try these styles that will help keep you cool in the summer. Basically, you’ll get all that hair off your face, neck, and back while still looking really cute.
We rounded up a bunch of easy summer hairstyles that take less than 10 minutes and all they require is some easy styling hacks along with some hair accessories like clips, headbands etc.
1. Space Buns
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It’s one of the easiest hairstyles for summer. Space buns are classic because they look cool with very minimal effort. Just do two small buns on either side of your head and tie them up with an elastic or bobby pin.
This style pairs well when it’s sleek or messy. Further, this look is easiest when your hair is parted down the middle, however, you could also make your own design by placing the buns wherever you see fit.
2. Bubble Ponytail
If you want a creative twist to your regular ponytail, the bubble ponytail is the hairstyle for you. To start, gather your hair into a normal high ponytail at the middle or crown of your head and secure it in place with not one but two ponytail elastics.
Next, grab your dry shampoo to add fullness and texture without making hair stiff. After you tease, brush out the rest of your ponytail so it’s smooth and knot-free.
Now it’s time to create your first “bubble” by securing a new elastic a few inches down from the base of the ponytail. Repeat this until you reach the end of your ponytail, and leave about two or three inches of hair free at the bottom.
To finish off the look, give your whole head a light spritz of hairspray and smooth down flyaways with either a natural-bristle toothbrush or clean makeup spoolie.
3. Box Braids
Box braids can give you the chic, bohemian look you’ve always wanted. Getting box braids professionally done at a salon can be expensive, but you can create this hairstyle at home.
First, like normal, wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner. Next take your dry locks and section it into four different parts. Now, part your hair with a small part in the first section of hair.
Now it’s time to either braid or plait your hair from the first pinch. Continue to braid the entire section from the top to the bottom (or root to tip). Secure your hair with a small rubber band so that it will keep your braid from coming out.
Now it’s time to make another part from the first section of your hair. Braid this section too. Once that section is complete, move on to the next section. You should have your full head of hair in individual tiny box braids by the time you are done.
Keep in mind that this process can take hours to complete, so if you have a friend or a professional who knows how to braid quickly, they may be able to help you complete this look in record speed.
4. High Pony
For the perfect high pony, make sure to brush your hair back and secure the elastic pretty tight. To add a little extra volume, add a bobby pin to the base of the pony tail pointing up. It gives your pony a little more pep without having to constantly pull and tighten it.
5. Twisted Updo
This is yet another simple up-do that looks elegant with minimal effort. Pull your hair back into a ponytail with an elastic, and make space at the base of the pony to pull the ponytail through and add a twist to the hair.
6. Curly High Puff
First, pull your top layer of hair into a pony at the top of your head to get it out of the way while you brush down your edges and sleek back your hair.
Use water with a comb to gently comb through your curls, and then cover your hair with a pomade and smooth it down with a brush. The easiest way to achieve this style is using a snap hair tie that you can pull around your curls and tighten as you go. Once the tie is around your hair, you can fluff your curls and finish the style with accessories.
7. Twisted Top Knot
Part your hair on the side and do a French braid from the crown of the head to the back, where you want the base of your bun to be. Then, gather the rest of the hair into a messy bun using elastic and bobby pins to hold it down.
To make the braid look a little messy, pull at it to give the hair a little extra fullness and spray it with a texture spray for a matte finish and extra hold.
