Summer calls for easy, sweat-proof hairstyles that take seconds to create, but look like the work of a pro. And don’t get us wrong, we love a good slicked bun as much as the next sweaty person, but there are countless other ways to cool down this summer – and look chic while doing so!
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This season, master these sleek ponies, fuzzy buns and bouncy waves so you too, can look polished on even the hottest days of 2020.
THE TOUSLED TOPKNOT (Hailey Bieber)
Seeing as there’s absolutely zero chance we’ll be slaving over a straightener in this scorching weather, it’s safe to say we’re after something that requires little to no styling. Salt spray is the secret to this look – just spritz in, twist up and secure with a tie, leaving some softening face-framers free.
You’ll need: JUSTICE Professional Sea Salt Spray, Lady Jayne Snagless Hair Elastics
THE WET LOOK (Kim Kardashian)
In lieu of a blow-dry, turn down the heat and become the ultimate beach babe this party season. This supercool style is as low maintenance as it gets – just as long as you have the right products (and wet-look hair know-how) on your side.
You’ll need: VO5 ® Wet Look Styling Gel, Schwarzkopf Extra Care Styling Body & Texture Texturising Spray, ghd air® hairdryer
THE LAX PLAIT (Margot Robbie)
Margot is the ultimate Aussie-babe muse, and this look is a knock-out for summer. Keep things modern and casual with this effortless look: French braid for two stitches, then switch to the classic three-strand the rest of the way down.
You’ll need: Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine Spray, ghd Tail Comb, Fudge Big Hair Bodifying Style Whip
THE HIGH-VOLUME HAIR (Gigi Hadid)
Teased tall and brushed smooth, this look has a Lauren Hutton circa 1970s vibe that’s both glam and effortless. It might look like a bit of extra work, but that additional effort will pay off when you hit that summer soiree looking fab.
You’ll need: TRESemmé Youth Boost Fullness Emulsion Spray, Remington Proluxe Salon Hair Dryer, Moroccanoil Boar Bristle Round Brush 35mm, ghd curve® soft curl tong, TONI&GUY Glamour Firm Hold Hairspray, L’OCCITANE Aromachologie Heat-Protective Control Mist
THE SLICKED PONY (Bella Hadid)
Fight frizz like a warrior (or model) would for a style that adds a touch of ‘fierce’ to the summer fun. Brush gelled hair back into a high pony and secure. Yes, it’s that simple. Bonus points if your ends level out to a blunt line.
You’ll need: Lush Zest Hair Gelly, Mason Pearson Handy Pure Bristle & Nylon Mix (Medium), L’Oréal Professionnel Tecni.ART Crystal Gloss
THE BRIGITTE BARDOT (Doutzen Kroes)
Skip the morning ‘shampoo and blow-out’ routine on extra balmy evenings. Instead, hit the roots with texture spray, tease and then pull the front sections loosely back. FYI – this works especially well on hair that’s been curled a day or two earlier.
You’ll need: De Lorenzo Elements Sandstorm Dry Texture Spray, Lady Jayne Tail Comb, muk Curl Stick, Redken Body Full Instant Bodifier
THE ORIGAMI BUN (Jessica Alba)
On those days when you’re totally fed up with hair brushing your face, get this look in your repertoire. Pull your ponytail almost all the way through on the last loop, leaving the ends of your hair out of the bun. Then, stiffen the ends with hairspray and if you’re feeling fancy, wrap it all up with a black velvet ribbon – because bows are back, baby.
You’ll need: Avon Advance Techniques Lotus Shield, Aveda Air Control Hair Spray
THE ‘NO FUSS’ CLASSIC (Toni Garrn)
If baby hairs are your summer gripe, shellac the front sections of your mane and pin them tightly behind your ears. It’ll get the hair off your face and out of the way of any summer plans.
You’ll need: Richard Ward Anti-Ageing Argan Hairspray, Scunci No-Slip Grip Bobby Pins, ghd final shine spray
THE ROCKSTAR (Georgia May Jagger)
You only need to know how to do two things to get the supermodel’s rock n’ roll waves: plait and sleep. To get that beachier effect, spritz some sea salt spray onto damp hair before plaiting.
You’ll need: Gliders Snag Free Hair Elastics, John Frieda Beach Blonde Ocean Waves Sea-Salt Spray, Pureology Highlight Stylist Sea-Kissed Texturizer
THE DOUBLE BUN (Cara Delevingne)
You know what they say, ‘double the bun, double the fun’. So if you’re feeling cheeky this summer (let’s be honest, who isn’t?), try Cara’s ‘do and give it some edge by pulling out the front sections.
You’ll need: De Lorenzo AfterGLOW, Shu Uemura Art of Hair Ample Angora, Scunci Beautiful Blends No Damage Blonde Hair Elastics
When it’s hot, I just tie my hair up out of the way. I can’t stand it hanging down the back of my neck when it’s hot.
Its so hot here most of the year so I tend to have my hair up to keep it off the back of my neck. The only time I have it down is if im in a cold location like Melbourne or overseas.
Just wished I could control the out of control body heat my hair is in a short bob think it needs to be shorter still. But love it much longer in Winter Time.
I put my hair in a slicked back low bun and hairspray my hair so everything stays in place
I totally agree with you
For hot weather, I don't want my hair in my face because my hair will stick to my face so most of the above hairstyles isn't going to work…
These styles all look lovely any time of year. I have long hair and for summer its a twist and clip to keep it up and out of the way. If I'm going out its natural scrunch and spray so easy.
Don't have much hair at the moment, but when it was long was a fan of the top of the head pony (no bun).
These look great
I just do a pony tail. My fine hair falls out of buns etc too quickly. I definitely need to practise and maybe I could get it to work.
I thought some of these looked really familiar, recycled article. Looking forward to some more newer content.
The double bun is very cute, but I wear a ponytail most days
Im not sure what about some of these are 'hot weather hairstyles' – hot weather hairstyles are usually kept up to avoid sweaty and heat on the back of your neck from your hair. In saying that, I love the sleek ponytail the best.
Braids and buns. No hair can touch my body…gets stuck on the skin from sweat. And dreadlocked. Just too long atm
I wear pony tails in summer – super easy and looks neat and boppy 🙂 I do like Hailey Bieber's style for summer.
I just put mine up in a pony tail, it still gets sweaty at the moment even putting it up.
in the summer I always have my hair in a pony tail but I will have to try the double bun it looks fun
The Rockstar, the Bridgette Bardot and the buns are my faves. Loving Doutzen's hair done like this!! That's by far my very fave.
Very nice styles – I may even be able to recreate some of them.
I like the look of long hair and all the wonderful things you can do with it but I'm happy with my short hair. It's comfortable and very easy to manage
Love some of the styles. I wear mine up in a similar messy bun to the first one, which is great in the summer. Toni & guy sea salt spray is the best!
My short hair is ideal for summer but it is thick
I put mine back in a bun in the warm weather, as I find that keeps me the coolest. With my very long hair even a ponytail can sometime be too warm for me in summer!
I hate my hair on my face. It's either up in a Pony or a messy Bun.
Gigi's hair looks fab.
Doutzen's hair is stunning, but its not what I call a hairdo for when the weather is hot
Origami bun is current face but now would love to try out double bun ;P
Definitely hair up in hot weather! Jessica and Cara win this round. No hair on neck and as little as possible hanging around elsewhere.
up dos for me in heat
Definitely hair up in this heat! A pony tail has been my go to most of this summer. Currently too short for a bun. Some of these hairstyles are just nice hairstyles rather than being hot weather styles. I’d avoid the wet look and the double buns.
I haven't tried any of the products.
Kim's wet look really suits her but I prefer more like Hailey's look for me haha.
Some great looks there. Sadly my hair would never do any of these.
Yes no hair around the neck. It gets much too hot.
I'm loving the rockstar look.
I hardly change my hairstyle.
A messy undo it my favourite go to hot weather hair style, I use a claw grip.
The pineapple!
Always like my hair off my face in summer!
These ladies still have hair in their face.