Welcome to our summer series, where the sun kisses your skin and the breeze plays with your tresses. Here, we’ll dive into an array of hairstyles that are not just trends but statements—your personal expression woven into each strand. From the cascading waves of the ocean to the intricate patterns of a leaf, nature inspires the locks we sport in the season of warmth. Whether you’re sipping iced tea under a straw hat or dancing under the stars, let’s find the perfect style to frame your face and complement those sunlit days and balmy nights. Get ready to let your hair be your crowning glory this summer
Effortless Elegance
The first style captures the quintessence of summer’s laid-back vibe, featuring long hair loosely gathered into a half-up, half-down do, secured with a luxurious chocolate-brown ribbon. It’s a perfect example of a quick and easy hairstyle that oozes sophistication without trying too hard.
Who It’s For and Who It’s Not
This hairstyle is a match made in heaven for those with natural waves or curly textures, adding playful movement to the loose strands. If your hair is straight, a quick curl with the iron can inject that much-needed bounce. However, if your mane is fine or short, this style might slip and slide, not holding the bow’s weight.
Caring for Your Tresses
To maintain the silky texture that makes this style look its best, treat your locks with a nourishing hair mask. I’d recommend the ‘Kérastase Nutritive Masque Magistral,’ a divine potion that banishes dryness, perfect after a day in the sun.
A Fun Twist
Why not add wispy bangs to frame your face? Or perhaps, for those with straight hair, consider a sleek and polished finish to contrast the playful bow. The bow itself can be a statement – swap it out for a vibrant scarf for a bohemian twist.
Chic Chignon
Here we see a classic chignon, transformed for the summer with a simple black bow. It’s an easy, elegant updo, ideal for a summer wedding guest or a sophisticated night out. This is a versatile style that can shift from casual to formal with just a change of accessories.
Finding Your Fit
This chignon is perfect for those with medium to long hair. Its smooth texture is suited for those with straight hair, though curly-haired beauties can straighten their locks for a sleek finish. It might pose a challenge for short hair, as the length is needed to create the full bun.
Hair Care Essentials
For a smooth and flyaway-free chignon, a high-quality smoothing serum is your best friend. Try the ‘Aveda Smooth Infusion Style-Prep Smoother’ for that glass-like finish.
Add a Personal Touch
Consider infusing this style with highlights or balayage for a dimensional look that the sun will love to catch. And for an unexpected twist, why not weave in some delicate braids before twisting into a bun?
Bun of Gold
The last of our trio, this golden bun is the epitome of easy, for long hair easy step by step elegance. Wrapped in a black silk ribbon, it’s an understated yet chic choice that promises to keep you cool and stylish under the summer sun.
Suitability Spectrum
This style is a go-to for those with long hair, from straight to wavy textures. It can be a bit tricky for those with shorter or fine hair, but with the right products, it’s still achievable.
Summer Hair Care
Keeping your hair moisturized is key, so don’t skimp on a leave-in conditioner like the ‘Moroccanoil Treatment Light’ – it’ll give your bun that glossy sheen.
Creative Liberties
Play around with the placement – a high bun can be fun and youthful, while a lower one spells elegance. If you’re feeling adventurous, why not thread a thin braid around the base for an added point of interest?
Whimsical Waves
This hairstyle is a celebration of curly hair natural texture, effortlessly tied back and crowned with a sheer, pearl-dotted bow. The style is cute, easy, and most importantly, it lets your natural beauty shine through.
Ideal for Curls and Waves
This style is a dream for those with natural curls or waves – it showcases your hair’s texture in all its glory. However, for those with straight hair or fine hair, achieving the same volume and bounce may require some extra styling products.
Summer Care for Spirals
To keep your curls defined and frizz at bay, I swear by the ‘DevaCurl SuperCream Coconut Curl Styler’. It hydrates and shapes without weighing your hair down, essential for a casual summer day out.
Adding Your Spark
While this bow is divine, you could also play with different fabrics and patterns. A floral ribbon could add a touch of whimsy, or a satin scarf for a touch of luxe – perfect for a fun twist on long hair straight styles too!
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Sweet Sophistication
This hairstyle is a sweet nod to simplicity with a sophisticated twist. A simple yet cute low ponytail is transformed into a statement with a large, pearl-embellished, mocha-hued bow. It’s easy, quick to achieve, and looks effortlessly chic.
Versatility Is Key
Perfect for medium to long hair, this style works wonderfully with straight hair or wavy hair. It might not be the go-to for short hair, but those with at least shoulder-length can definitely rock this look.
Keeping It Sleek
Maintain the pony’s sleekness with ‘L’Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hairspray’. It’ll hold your style in place even when the beach breeze tries to play stylist.
A Dash of Personality
While this bow is undeniably elegant, consider swapping it for a scarf for a more casual vibe, or choose a vibrant color to make a bolder statement, complementing your summer hairstyle for long hair with your unique flair.
Golden Glam
In our final style, we present a for long hair easy step by step bun encircled by a golden scrunchie. It’s the epitome of casual chic and could be the DIY queen of summer ‘do it yourself’ short hair straight or long hair styles.
Who Can Wear This Crown
With its volume and texture, this updo is perfect for those with medium to long hair. It’s versatile enough to suit both curly and straight hair, adding a touch of glamour to any summer outfit.
Golden Hour Care
For that extra sheen and hold, a light misting of ‘Bumble and Bumble’s Surf Spray’ gives it that sun-touched texture. It’s a styler that works wonders, from short hair curly looks to long hair with bangs.
Add Some Shine
Don’t stop at gold; this summer is your stage. Metallic scrunchies are fun, but a velvet one could add a touch of romance. Or, if you’re in the mood for a pop of color, why not a bright scrunchie that screams summer fun?
Grecian Gold Twist
This enchanting hairstyle breathes life into the classic ponytail with a fun Grecian twist, wrapped in a golden ribbon. It’s a simple, yet sophisticated style that’s both quick and easy to put together.
Perfect for Versatile Styles
Ideal for those with long hair straight or wavy, this look brings a regal edge to a casual outfit. It might be a bit challenging for those with short hair, but medium length hair can easily pull off this look with a shorter ribbon.
Care and Glamour
To ensure your ponytail remains pristine, use a smoothing brush and a dab of ‘Gisou Honey Infused Hair Oil’ to tame flyaways and add a luxurious sheen.
Creative Twist
Mix it up by using ribbons of different textures or colors, depending on the occasion. Adding a side part can also create a softer look, perfect for a summer evening.
Crystal Cascade Pony
We’ve taken a straightforward ponytail and elevated it to a sparkling spectacle with a cascade of crystals. This look is both easy and fun, adding a pop of color and personality to your summer hairstyle for long hair.
Who’s It For?
This style works wonders on long hair, be it straight or with a wavy hair texture. It’s a versatile design that could even suit those with medium hair, although the full cascade effect is best displayed on longer tresses.
Maintaining the Sparkle
Keeping this style smooth and shiny is key, so I’d recommend ‘Oribe Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil’ for a glossy, healthy look that controls frizz and adds a touch of sophistication.
A Personal Touch
Feel free to choose gems that match your outfit or mood, and if crystals aren’t your thing, try beads or pearls for a subtler, yet equally stunning effect.
Bohemian Braid Bliss
This braided updo is accented with a strand of delicate pink and gold beads, infusing bohemian charm into a classic style. It’s easy, fun, and undeniably cute, making it a perfect summer hairstyle for long hair.
Braids for Everyone
Suitable for those with long hair—either straight or curly—this style adds texture and interest. It may be a bit ambitious for those with short hair, but with extensions or creative styling, a similar effect can be achieved.
Summer Braid Care
To keep the braid looking fresh and in place, use a flexible hairspray like ‘R+Co Outer Space Flexible Hairspray’. It’ll hold your braid without stiffness, ideal for a casual day out.
Infuse Your Style
The bead choice is yours – switch it up with colorful threads or even lace for a softer, more romantic vibe. It’s all about making the look your own.
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Diamond Tail
This style is a quintessential example of casual elegance, where a simple ponytail meets the sparkling drama of diamond-like accessories. It’s an embodiment of long hair styling made easy, and yet it carries an air of sophistication that’s quick to achieve.
Tailored for Elegance
It’s ideal for those with long hair straight or with a slight wave. The accessories may weigh down fine hair, but for most, this hairstyle is a gem of versatility.
Shine Like a Diamond
A spritz of shine spray, like the ‘Toni&Guy High Shine Serum Drops’, will ensure your ponytail is as lustrous as the jewels adorning it.
Your Personal Twist
While the featured clip is stunning, you can personalize this look with accessories that match your outfit or occasion. Try a side part for an added touch of glamour, perfect for a wedding guest or an evening under the stars.
Creative Claw Clip Braid
Here’s a playful take on the traditional braid, secured with creative claw clips. It’s a fun and casual approach to long hair styling, proving that braids are anything but boring and can indeed be quick and easy to style.
Braids for the Bold
This hairstyle is perfect for long hair, whether straight, wavy, or curly. The clips add a quirky charm that might not be for everyone, but it’s a sure fit for those with a playful sense of style.
Braid Care Made Simple
Keep your braid neat and tidy with a texturizing spray like ‘Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray’, which adds body and grip, making it easier to style and hold in place.
Customize Your Clips
The beauty of this style is in the details. Swap out black clips for colorful ones, or use vintage brooches for an unexpected twist. There’s room to play and make this braid uniquely yours.
Playful Braid with Clips
Here’s a playful take on the traditional braid, secured with creative claw clips. It’s a fun and casual approach to long hair styling, proving that braids are anything but boring and can indeed be quick and easy to style.
Braids for the Bold
This hairstyle is perfect for long hair, whether straight, wavy, or curly. The clips add a quirky charm that might not be for everyone, but it’s a sure fit for those with a playful sense of style.
Braid Care Made Simple
Keep your braid neat and tidy with a texturizing spray like ‘Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray’, which adds body and grip, making it easier to style and hold in place.
Customize Your Clips
The beauty of this style is in the details. Swap out black clips for colorful ones, or use vintage brooches for an unexpected twist. There’s room to play and make this braid uniquely yours.
Sleek Hair with Metallic Charm
This sleek ponytail is given a modern edge with metallic clips, a perfect blend of simple and sophisticated. It’s a style that’s quick and easy to assemble, yet it carries an air of polish that’s versatile for both casual and formal settings.
Perfect for Any Hair Type
This hairstyle suits just about anyone, whether you have straight hair, curly hair, or anything in between. It’s particularly great for those who like their long hair to look styled without too much fuss.
Maintaining the Sleekness
A good serum, like the ‘Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum’, will keep your ponytail sleek and frizz-free, ensuring the clips are the stars of the show.
Your Style, Your Clips
Feel free to experiment with different clip designs—perhaps geometric shapes or a pop of color to match your mood or outfit.
Elegant Afro Updo
The final style is a magnificent updo that celebrates the beauty of natural curly hair. It’s an elegant, regal look that’s perfect for any summer occasion, whether you’re a wedding guest or heading to a festival.
Embracing Natural Texture
This style is particularly flattering for women with natural curly or coily hair. It’s a way to showcase your texture in a sophisticated, yet easy and fun manner.
Caring for Your Curls
A product like ‘Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie’ will keep your coils well-defined and moisturized throughout the day.
Accessorize with Confidence
Enhance your updo with bold earrings or hair jewelry that complements your personal style. It’s all about embracing and celebrating your natural hair with elegance and grace.
Warrior Braids with Chains
This look is fierce, with cornrow braids leading into long, loose curls, all accented by cascading golden chains. It’s an empowering style that combines tradition with trend, perfect for curly hair natural enthusiasts who love a fun, edgy look.
Who’s It For?
This powerful style is best suited for those with thick hair or curly hair textures, ready to make a statement. It’s a style that embraces heritage and screams confidence.
Caring for Braids and Curls
Nourish those braids and curls with a leave-in conditioner like ‘Mielle Organics Pomegranate & Honey Leave-In Conditioner’ to keep them hydrated and well-defined throughout the day.
Styling with Accessories
While the golden chains are stunning, you can customize this look with beads, threads, or even colorful ribbons to make it uniquely yours.
Sleek Bun with Sculptural Elegance
We see here a sleek, polished bun, the epitome of sophistication, adorned with a unique sculptural hair clip. This style is easy, quick, and screams elegance, perfect for a casual yet chic summer evening.
Best Suited For
This minimalist yet stylish bun works best for those with straight hair or medium length hair that can be easily slicked back into a bun.
Sleek and Shine
Achieve this level of sleekness with a smoothing brush and a bit of ‘John Frieda Frizz Ease Extra Strength Serum’, ensuring not a hair is out of place.
Sculptural Accessory Swap
The beauty of this style lies in the artful clip, but feel free to play with different shapes and sizes. A geometric pin or a vintage brooch can also add an element of surprise and sophistication.
Long Hair with a Ribbon Twist
Long, flowing hair is given a charming twist with the addition of a simple ribbon tied into a bow. It’s a cute, casual style that brings a youthful and playful air to your summer hairstyle for long hair.
Who Can Flaunt This?
This whimsical look is a breeze for anyone with long hair, whether it’s straight, wavy, or even curly.
Ribbon Care and Flair
For this look, a lightweight oil like ‘Moroccanoil Treatment Light’ will keep your lengths smooth and shiny, highlighting the ribbon’s simplicity.
Ribbon Customization
While this ribbon is elegant in its simplicity, you could go for patterns, lace, or even velvet for a more textured look. It’s an easy way to personalize your hairstyle for any summer event.
Floral Cascade
In this striking look, long hair is drawn back into a simple ponytail, then dramatically adorned with oversized, organza flowers cascading down one side. This hairstyle is perfect for making a statement at summer parties or as a wedding guest.
Who Can Wear It?
This style works well for those with medium to long hair, and the flowers add a touch of romance and fun. It’s not just about the hair; it’s a full accessory piece that can take a simple outfit to the next level.
Care for Your Mane
With such a bold accessory, it’s important to keep your hair sleek. A smoothing serum or cream, like the ‘Living Proof No Frizz Vanishing Oil’, ensures your hair is the perfect canvas for the flowers.
Customize Your Florals
The organza flowers can be switched out for real blooms for a naturalistic touch or other ornamental hair pieces that better match your personal style or the theme of the event you’re attending.
Effortless Clip
This look features loosely curled hair partially held back by a trendy, translucent claw clip. It’s an effortlessly chic and easy look that can be styled quick and casual for a day out in the sun or a relaxed evening with friends.
Who It’s For
It’s great for any hair type, from straight to curly, and especially suits those looking for a stylish yet quick and easy hair fix.
Carefree Styling
To add texture and volume to your waves before clipping them back, a spritz of ‘OUAI Wave Spray’ will give you that perfect undone yet done look.
Mix and Match Your Clips
Don’t be afraid to experiment with different clip styles and colors. A bold, bright clip can add a pop of color, while a metallic one could elevate the style for more formal occasions.
Sectioned Ponytail
This modern ponytail is accented with bands along the length, creating sections that add depth and dimension to the style. It’s a simple, quick way to add some interest to your long hair without much effort.
Tailored to Many
This casual style works best for those with medium to long hair. It’s sleek and practical, keeping your hair out of your face on those hot summer days.
Ponytail Perfection
To get this ultra-smooth look, a run-through with a straightener, like the ‘ghd Platinum+ Styler’, will give you a sleek finish. Then, secure each section with soft hair ties to avoid damage.
Section with Style
The bands can be as discreet or as bold as you like. Opt for neutral tones for a subtle look or bright colors for something more vibrant and fun.
Top Knot with a Twist
This style takes the top knot to new heights with coiled sections wrapped in golden wire, offering a modern take on a classic updo. It’s ideal for those with curly hair looking for a fun, stylish way to keep cool during summer days.
Tailored to Texture
The style is especially suited to thick, curly hair, as the volume allows the bun to truly stand out, but those with straight hair can also achieve this look with a bit of creativity and the right products.
Maintaining the Elegance
Keep your edges sleek and your bun smooth with a strong hold gel, like ‘Eco Styler Olive Oil Styling Gel’, to ensure your style stays put all day.
Personalize Your Knot
You can switch up the wire color or even add beads or jewels to the wire for an extra pop of personality.
Sleek and Structured Braid
Here we have a tightly braided ponytail, presenting a refined and structured look. It’s a perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication, making it suitable for both a casual and a formal setting.
Who’s It For?
This sleek braid works best for those with long straight hair. The smoothness of the style brings a certain neatness that’s ideal for professional environments or elegant events.
Keeping It Sleek
A light mist of ‘Kerastase Laque Couture’ hairspray will help maintain the braid’s sleek appearance and hold it in place without any flyaways.
Braid Enhancements
Consider incorporating a ribbon woven through the braid or using decorative hair ties to add some flair to the classic style.
Braided Ponytail with Golden Glam
Combining the convenience of a ponytail with the chicness of a braid, this hairstyle is accented with a golden scrunchie, adding a dash of glamour. It’s a simple, fun style that can transition from day to night effortlessly.
Ideal for Any Hair Type
Anyone with long hair can enjoy this style. Whether your hair is straight, wavy, or curly, the braid will add texture and interest to your look.
Shine On
Keep your ponytail gleaming with a hair polish like ‘TIGI Bed Head Headrush’, which adds incredible shine and gloss.
Accessorize with Confidence
While the golden scrunchie is a stunning choice, feel free to swap it with a scrunchie of a different color or material to match your outfit or the occasion.
Cornrow and Braided Majesty
This hairstyle is a magnificent fusion of tight cornrows on the scalp flowing into a long, thick braid. It’s a celebration of hairstyling as an art form, showcasing skill and creativity. Perfect for those who want to express their cultural heritage with a modern twist.
Who’s It For?
Best suited for curly or coily hair, this style is a statement piece for anyone who values intricate designs and the beauty of braided textures.
Maintaining the Magnificence
To keep the cornrows neat and the braid well-defined, a braid spray, like ‘African Pride Braid Sheen Spray’, will ensure moisture and shine.
Accessorize Your Braid
While this braid is stunning on its own, adding beads or gold thread can introduce personalized elements that reflect your style or the spirit of the occasion.
Half Cornrows with Loose Waves
Here we have a glamorous look that combines sleek cornrows on one half of the scalp with loose, wavy hair on the other side. It’s a dynamic style that plays with texture and form, suitable for both daytime and evening events.
Who Can Rock This?
This look works wonderfully on those with medium to long hair. It’s especially striking when done on straight hair that’s been styled to add waves, providing contrast and drama.
Care for Cornrows and Waves
Keep the cornrow side smooth with an edge control product, and for the waves, a light hold mousse will maintain their bounce without weighing them down.
Styling for Impact
You could alternate the sides or add sparkling hairpins along the cornrow lines for a bit of shimmer. The versatility of this style allows for numerous customizations based on your personal taste.
As we close the pages of our vibrant summer hairstyle lookbook, it’s clear that each style we’ve showcased is much more than a mere arrangement of hair. These looks are expressions of personality, creativity, and culture. From the intricate patterns of cornrows to the sleekness of high buns, the whimsy of loose waves, and the drama of sculptural accessories, summer hair is a canvas for self-expression.
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