This post is all about easy summer hairstyles.
Summer heat requires a strategy. You want your long hair off your neck, but you still want it to look cute. Whether you are heading to the beach or a fun summer event, you need options that are fast, heat-friendly, and of course, stylish.
Here are 11 trending cute summer hairstyles for long hair that actually work.
#1. The Effortless Beach Wave
This is the ultimate summer staple. Use a texturizing sea salt spray on damp hair and scrunch. If your hair is naturally straight, use a wide-barrel curling iron on a medium heat setting, leaving the ends out for a relaxed finish.
#2. The Claw Clip French Twist (My Everyday Favorite)
Claw clips are dominating summer trends. Gather your hair at the nape of your neck, twist it upward tightly, and secure it with a large clip. Let the ends cascade over the top for a relaxed, effortless look.
#3. Face-Framing Baby Braids
This Y2K-inspired look only takes two minutes. Leave your hair down and part it down the middle. Take a small, half-inch section on each side of your face and loosely braid it. Secure with clear elastics.
#4. The Sleek High Ponytail
When the humidity peaks, slick it back. Use a boar bristle brush and a lightweight styling gel to pull your hair into a high ponytail. Take a small section of hair from the tail, wrap it around the hair tie to hide it, and pin it underneath.
#5. Bubble Braids
Bubble braids look complex but are incredibly simple. Pull your hair into a ponytail. Tie clear elastics every two inches down the length of the tail. Gently pull at the sections between the elastics to create the "bubble" effect.
#6. The Messy Low Bun
Perfect for hot days. Gather your hair at the base of your neck. Twist it into a loose bun and secure it with a scrunchie or bobby pins. Pull out a few pieces around your ears and face for a soft finish.
#7. The Silk Scarf Braid
Tie a silk scarf around the base of a low ponytail. Use the two ends of the scarf as two of your braiding sections, and your hair as the third. Braid normally and tie it off at the bottom.
#8. Mermaid Waves
Mermaid waves are tighter and more uniform than beach waves. Use a three-barrel hair waver. Work in horizontal sections from the bottom up. Finish with a shine spray to keep the hair looking healthy in the sun.
#9. Half-Up Half-Down with a Bow
Feminine and practical. Pull the top half of your hair back and secure it. Tie a ribbon or attach a bow clip over the hair tie. This keeps hair out of your face while still showing off your length.
#10. The Y2K Spiky Bun
Slick your hair back into a mid-level tight bun, but leave the ends sticking out. Use a flat iron and a little styling wax on the ends to make them straight and defined.
#11. Heatless Overnight Curls
Skip the heat damage. Wrap slightly damp hair around a silk curling rod or a pair of socks before bed. Wake up, unwrap, and brush through with a wide-tooth comb for massive, heat-free volume.
Cute Summer Hairstyles: Which Style Are You Trying First?
Summer heat doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your long hair to a basic topknot every day. With these 11 trending styles, you can stay cool, minimize heat damage, and look effortlessly put-together all season long.
Don't forget to pin your favorite looks to your Pinterest boards so you have them ready for your next beach day, vacation, or summer night out!
If you are looking for more ideas on easy hairstyles for long hair, check out this post.
This post was all about cute summer hairstyles.
