Summer hairstyles with zero heat required.
Some summer decisions are easy. Sunscreen? Absolutely. Turning on a curling iron when it’s already sweltering outside? Suddenly that beachy ponytail sounds pretty appealing. If your hair could use a vacation from hot tools too, these hairstyles deliver plenty of style and let your strands enjoy a well-deserved break.
A pixie already dries quickly, so let that work in your favor. Work a lightweight styling cream or texturizing paste through damp hair, brush it away from the face, and let it air dry. A pair of statement sunglasses instantly turns this easy look into something special.
@lhuthien
Few haircuts reward air drying quite like a shag. The built-in layers create movement on their own, especially after a leave-in conditioner and a texturizing spray. Scrunch gently, let nature handle the rest, and enjoy a style that gets better as the day goes on.
@justinehair_
Summer often brings out the springiest version of your curls. Apply a leave-in conditioner, layer a curl cream with a gel, then allow your natural pattern to shine. Keep your hands out of your hair until it dries if you want definition to last longer. A silk scarf protects the style overnight and stretches it into several good hair days.
@thesavvytouch
Some hairstyles deserve credit for solving several problems at once. This one lifts hair away from your face, takes less than a minute, and works on almost every length. Twist the top half back and secure it with a claw clip. Neutral shades look classic, though colorful clips deserve their moment, too.
@lurebeautyuk
A braid that looks slightly undone somehow becomes prettier after a warm afternoon outdoors. Gather the hair loosely at the nape and braid the lengths without pulling too tightly. Pull out a few face-framing pieces if you love a softer outline, then finish with a ribbon or silk bow.
@juliehocke
Natural coils deserve a front row seat. Gather the hair at the crown with a soft elastic or puff cuff and fluff the curls into shape. A printed scarf wrapped around the base adds color and protects the hairline at the same time.
@mandy_jacobz
Your hairstyle can get to work long before your alarm goes off. Braid slightly damp hair before bed, secure the ends with soft elastics, and undo everything in the morning. Finger comb the waves and finish with a lightweight texture spray if your hair drops quickly.
@kurlywavykaren
Some mornings simply refuse to cooperate. Luckily, the messy top knot has never demanded perfection. Gather the hair high on the head, twist it into a loose bun, and secure it with pins or a scrunchie. The fewer mirror checks, the better it usually looks.
@athinaanastasiadouofficial
Humidity has met its match. Smooth a lightweight styling gel or cream through the roots, brush the hair into a low ponytail, and wrap a small section around the elastic. The result works equally well with straight strands, waves, or curls.
@athinaanastasiadouofficial
Soft ribbon curlers, satin rods, and flexible curling bands have become bedtime favorites for good reason. Wrap slightly damp hair before sleep, then gently separate the curls in the morning with a drop of lightweight hair oil. Your pillow has officially become a styling tool.
@lassabiii
Your hair deserves a summer holiday too. For even more seasonal inspiration, browse our guides to this year’s biggest summer hair trends and the accessories everyone will be reaching for before the season is over.
