Summer is that mystical time when suddenly things seem a little bit lighter, a little brighter, a whole lot more carefree – let’s hope your hair does as well. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or heading out to some casual brunch or getting all glammed up for a sunset soirée, the good hair day is going to make all the difference — and with as little effort as possible. From slick buns and romantic curls, to whimsical braids and sophisticated bobs, these summer simple hairstyles are all about simplicity, and cuteness with as little effort as possible.
Effortless Waves for Everyday Chic
There’s something undeniably captivating about loose, tousled waves. They’re that kind of style that don’t seem to struggle in crossing the line between casual and fancy. Perfect on medium hair and short hair, these soft waves adds the perfect measure of texturized feel without the overdone effect. The result? A cheerful, sunny look that’s cinchy and crispy too.
To maintain those waves in a fresh state I suggest the Ouai Wave Spray. It’s lightweight and it gives that perfect beach look without weighing hair down. For an extra shine and for some protection against frizz try moroccanoil treatment; it’s a cult favourite and hair looks silky and smooth after.
The thing I like most about this look is that it is very easy to convert from day to night. You can be by the pool lolling about and off to a casual dinner in the next moment – but without having to do a complete makeover of your style. It’s the HAIRSTYLE ROYALE for the summer, as it always keeps you looking chic.
If you feel a little adventurous, then add a small hair clip, or some small braids to frame the face. It’s a little touch that gives an instant lift to the look without any further fussiness and allowing to keep it simple and casual.
Effortless Volume – The Glam Blowout
For those days when you want to be a little glamorous for the day without being over-dramatic, a voluminous blowout is the best go to. This style provides exactly the right lift and body to medium length hair in a look that is polished, yet also looks chic and easy. The slight bouncy waves soften and feminize it thus, it makes a perfect choice for brunching with friends, a summer party or even a casual date night.
Get that perfect blowout by beginning with Briogeo Blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Volumizing Spray to add some roots lift but without weighing it down. Later add Drybar Southern Belle Mousse to add volume and maintain the waves bouncy. Finish it up with a spray of Oribe Shine Light Reflecting Spray to set that shiny gloss.
I love this look because it’s one of those easy summer hairstyles that automatically make you feel pulled together. It’s glamorous but not to the extreme, and, it works wonderfully well for day and night.
If you want to add a little touch of elegance you can tuck one side behind the ear, and pin it up with a small delicate hair clip. It’s a fuss-free approach to keeping the hair of your face while retaining that voluptuous bouncy look.
Double Dutch Braids – The Ultimate Beach Look
Anyone who can’t think of a hairstyle that is synonymous with summer should think of double Dutch. Not only is this look convenient for hot days, but it is very fashionable. It’s awesome to help you keep your hair out of your face yet remain pulled together. The braids are super tight but relaxed reflecting that laid back beach vibe suitable for every summer event, from a pool day at a camp, to a date at sunset.
To maintain these braids fresh and defined I recommend using Bumble and Bumble Surf Styling leave in. It adds thickness to hair and keeps the hair hydrated and sun damage free. If you want your braids to hold all day a light mist of Amika Fluxus Touchable Hairspray will fix them without feeling crunchy.
To be honest, double braids are my fool proof style whenever I’m looking for something easy enough for me but also amazingly adorable. They have that summer natural hairstyle feels to them yet can look chic enough for a quick lunch date or possibly a beach bonfire.
And if you get creative, add a few colorful ribbons or beads for that added personality to the braids. It’s a little add-on to bring the fun in without making it look ridiculous.
Classic Bob with a Sleek Finish
Short hair can be very flexible like long hair and with this sleek bob, this is its proof. It’s classy, chic and classic – a hairstyle that’s good for almost any occasion. The little inward curl on the ends gives a little bit of softness to the style so that it doesn’t seem to harsh. It’s an ideal style for medium hair straight or short hair for teens producing that sophisticated but playful look.
To achieve that perfect smooth finish to the hair, you need to apply Living Proof No Frizz Nourishing Styling Cream to damp hair as you blow-dry your hair. It does not weigh down the hair with shine; it tames frizz to deliver shine. For added sleekness iron out the ends with a flat iron and do a touch of Gisou Hair Oil for that glass-like shine.
This look is great for even those days when you want to look put together effortlessly. It’s easy, it’s cute; and it’s so easy to maintain – any styles right up the simple summer hairstyles alley.
For a change take one side behind the ear and add statement earring. It’s a little way to bring the look up without doing much, actually.
Casual Ponytail – The Go-To Everyday Style
There’s something so old school about a pony, but this has a little extra oomph. It’s low, sleek, a bit voluminous … the effortlessly chic feel. This style is fabulous for long hair easy for school or even for a casual day out. It keeps the hair away from the neck thus remaining sophisticated – a good deal for those hot summer days.
To pull and keep that ponytail looking sleek all day, use IGK Mistress Hydrating Balm before doing that. It brings moisture and shine while not allowing frizz to run free. And if you’re feeling like you want a little more volume, use a texturizing spray like Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray to add some fluff to the ponytail while moving it around.
The thing I love about this style is the fact that it’s so easy to dress up or down. Put on a pair of statement earrings and a loud lip and you’re out about town. Or go casual with a simple head band for that easy to achieve cute up do good for simple running errands.
And if you’re extra, you could wrap a small portion of hair around the base so that the hair tie is hidden from view – it’s a lazy trick, but it makes an effortless impact on the look of the style right away.
Sleek Low Ponytail – The Effortless Glam Look
A low ponytail is that classic effortlessly chic do that is almost universally perfect for anything from a laid-back daytime event to something more stylish for the evening. This one is smooth and glossy and well pulled back to reveal the hair’s natural lustre. It’s an easy summer hairstyle, which stills keeps the hair away from the face while remaining incredibly sophisticated.
In order to get that shine off a trowel or mirror like finish, start with the Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray. It’s a humidity-proofing spray that keeps the frizz at bay while keeping a sleek look intact. After straightening and tying back, take a small chunk of the hair around the base to conceal the hair-tie and fix the bobby pin.
One of the things I love about this style is that it’s so easy to create but looks so finished. It’s a look that can be made dressier with some bold ear-candy, or kept casual with a basic Tee and jeans. Not to mention that, dear life-saver for days where you just don’t wanna bother with your hair but still wanna look like you have your sh$ together and cute.
To add up to an elegant look, seal with Kenra Shine Spray. It gives a finishing touch of brilliance to the hair without the netting down on it, so that the pony tail looks even more sleek and refined.
Double Dutch Braids – The Effortlessly Cool Look
Double Dutch braids are that summer easy hairstyle that somehow manages to look cool and chic while being amazingly convenient. They move your hair off your face, perfect for those hot summer days; and they are magnificent for medium length hair, as well as long hair. The braids are wicked tight and polished, but still sporty and female.
For that flawless braids the hair needs prepping with Amika Supernova Moisture and Shine Cream to add the extra shine and to minimize that frizz. To hold, apply Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel, at the roots, and hairline to keep those edges slick and locked in place.
What I really like about the style is that it will suit so many occasions – from a day at the beach to a casual evening. In addition, if you’re wearing second or third-day hair, the braids do a pretty decent job of hiding too much oil, while still being put-together looking.
For a touch of style you can incorporate gold or silver hair cuffs in between the braids. It’s a quiet way to update the look without reining it in too much – while still staying playful and fun.
Romantic Curls Half-Updo – The Boho Glam Look
There’s something perfectly romantic about loose cascading curls gathered back into a half-updo. This look is great for you, if you have curly hair and would like to maintain some volume up top, but let those curls show off. It’s a dreamy and innately perfect dress for summer evenings, or a date night – or even for a casual day when you’d like to feel just that bit more.
For those curls to stay soft and well defined, start with Maui Moisture Curl Quench + Coconut Oil Curl Smoothie. It gives hydration without the heaviness on the curls, and brings a beautiful shine. To secure the half-up part, use a scrunchie or littler clip – something which adds a bit of boho flair, but doesn’t feature in.
This look is one of my personal summer favorites as it is but cute, but you can glam up this look with a pair of statement earrings or bold lip. It’s also a brilliant way to keep the hair off your face without losing volume.
And if you want to change things around, you can twist small sections of the top half before tying it in – it gives you some texture and much needed design flourish, with the least effort required.
Blunt Bob – The Classic Summer Cut
Short hair can be as flexible as long hair and, this blunt bob is an outstanding example. It’s sleek, polished, and undeniably chic. The blunt cut gives it a structured sophistication while maintaining its relaxed, breeze look that is so wonderful for days of hot summer sunshine when it’s still important to look good without extra fuss.
To maintain that blunt bob in good shape simply apply Living proof Perfect hair day 5 in 1 styling treatment to damp hair and blow-dry. It makes the hair sleek as well as reduces shine and heat protection. For that sleek, shine finish, heat a flat iron and run it through the ends and spritz yourself with Ouai Hair Oil for that glossy mirror shine.
The best thing about this cut for me is that it flaunts the face perfectly, and highlights the cheekbones and jawline. It’s an easy peasy summer DO for both day and night, if you’re going to the office or out for a couple of drinks.
And if you’re feeling even a little adventurous, take one side and tuck behind the ear, add a bold chunky earring, and voila a more glam look.
Curly Hair with Headband – The Effortless Boho Vibe
The summer casual chic par excellence consists of soft natural curl worn with a light headband. This style will be ideal for those that have curly hair, and who still do not want the hair to lie on the face, and as they let the hair’s natural texture be. It’s playful, flirty and so very simple to copy – perfect for those lazy days of summer when you want to look cute but didn’t bother to make much of an effort.
For those curls to be defined and frizz free you have to use Cantu Coconut Curling Cream. It moisturizes without getting hair down. It defines curl, instead. Hold on to an accessorizing accessory accordingly – from relaxed boho band or a simple silk band for a hint of glam.
I adore this look, because it’s cute and useful at the same time. It keeps your hair out of your face, which is great for those humid hot days when you just don’t want to have a full head of hair.
For that bit of glam feel free to add few tendrils to frame your face or go further and add couple gold hair pins to the front as well. Now those little details are what makes the look look more deliberate and put together.
Sleek High Bun – The Classic Summer Updo
When you want to look neat, without having to work all that hard, that sleek high bun is the ultimate fallback. This cut however will keep your hair away from your neck whilst giving you a classy, cute shape. It’s an ideal top for those occasions when you want to appear effortlessly pulled together – summer party, or a casual brunch.
In achieving that smooth, glossy finish, first use OGX Coconut Miracle Oil Smoothing cream. Use it on damp hair and comb it back and then twist into a bun. Secure using bobby pins and then cover with Tresemmé Extra Hold Hairspray to keep everything in place, the hairspray will keep everything place without flyaways.
What I love about this look is the way it is timeless and simple enough to dress up and down. With a chic summer dress (or even a casual tank top and shorts), you can wear it. It’s easy, can be easily remade and leaves you feeling cool and casual all day.
If you want a little more glam, pull a silk scarf around the bun base or add a few dainty pins. It’s a little of pizzazz without going overboard.
Low Twisted Bun – The Elegant Evening Style
If you ever do find yourself wanting something simple and cute for summer but you also need to look pulled together and elegant, then a low twisted bun is the obvious choice. This style makes things sophisticated without making it feel hard and romantic. It’s perfect for medium length hair, comes casual or dressed up for different occasions.
In order to maintain the twist smooth and frizz free you begin with applying Garnier Fructis sleek & Shine Anti-Frizz Serum. Twist the hair back into a low bun and pin it with bobby pin. Spray Kenra Shine Spray for a shine touch and elegance finishing.
What I am mad about this look is how it can transform any look, from a laid back sundress to something more dressed up like an evening ensemble. It’s one of those kinds of styles that seem like you did so much more work than you actually did.
To top it off, wear a little intricate hair ornament, or a pair of showy earrings. It’s an easy accessory to put together the whole ensemble without ever compromising on the laissez-faire chic.
Ponytail with a Bow – The Feminine Touch
What’s more romantic than a summer than a ponytail with a soft flowy bow? It’s a wonderful way of adding a cute, playful mood to a very basic hairstyle. This is a great look for long hair and easy to carry from day to night with simple little changes.
To maintain the sleek and bouncy Ponytail begins with Living Proof Full dry Volume &. Texture Spray. It adds volume while maintaining a lightweight, touchable hold. Safety pin the ponytail at the bottom then wrap a soft satin bow around it for that cute casual look.
What I love about this look, is how simple it is to be feminine. That’s the sort of style that is just as perfect for a summer picnic as well as a casual dinner date. Not only that, it’s a fun way to get to share your personal style, and pick a bow that represents you – floral, polka dotted, or just a solid, classic color.
Pearl headband with curly hair – the vintage glam appearance.
For you with curly hair, it’s always convenient to add a headband, so you can totally change your look. This one with a pearl headband screams really vintage but not at all old school. It’s perfect for medium length hair and gives some glamour to otherwise simple look.
To maintain the curls looking defined apply Maui Moisture Curl Quench + Coconut Oil Curl Smoothie. It leaves the hair hydrated, bouncy without feeling heavy. Lay the head band over the curls and gently force it backwards for fastening.
I like how this look perpetually has that classic and trendy feel to it. It’s a look that is very easy to transform into more of an evening done up with dramatic lipstick or can stay nice and casual with a nice natural make-up.
To get a bit more pizzazz, place a couple of tiny gold hairpins above and below the face on the sides to accent and add an extra sparkle.
Textured Bob – The Effortlessly Chic Look
A blunt, textured bob is this simple summer hairstyle that’s half as edgy and as classy. It’s ideal for short-haired ladies that want to have a bit of something while remaining polished at the same time. This style has a soft disheveled finish which gives it that easy cool, just-rolled-of-bed look.
To get that ideal grit and definition, start with Ouai Wave Spray. Afterwards, run a straightener through parts of it to make random soft undone waves and mess it up a little bit. Finish off with IGK Beach Club Texture Spray, for that piece, lived-in look.
This style’s main point for me is its ease of framing the face and making a person instantly chic even if you didn’t try that hard. It’s just so great for easy summer days if you want to look more pulled together without really thinking about it.
For more elegance you could comb one side behind the ear and wear a bold statement earring. It’s a little detail that adds it all up, but keeps it all easy and cute.
Sleek Wet Look Bun – The Bold Statement
If you’re into making bold statements with the least effort then the sleek wet look bun is your go-to look. It’s astonishing, elegant, and perfect for those summer evenings when you feel like feeling powerful and glamorous. Such a style holds the hair pressed back, but highlighting the face while preserving a sleek, stylish ambiance.
For that wet look, one should begin with Got2b Ultra Glued Styling Gel, applying to hair from roots to ends. Apply a fine toothed comb to tie the hair back using a low bun. Complete with Oribe Shine Light Reflecting Spray for that glossy almost glass like gleam.
What I love about this look is that it is so easy to see it smoking. It’s one of the “I’m here to make an impact without trying” hairstyles. Combine it with statement earrings or a dramatic red lipstick and it will help you elevate the style.
You can adjust the bun for a softer variation and leave tendrils that will frame the face. It’s easy to bring some softness to the boldness of it.
Long Box Braids – The Ultimate Summer Vibe
Box braids are a summer thing, and this look makes it even better with long length and high ponytail. This style is ideal for anyone that wants to keep it cute, casual, and oh so incredibly low maintenance. The braids are slick, neat, and just right for pushing the hair off your neck those hot, humid days.
To make the braids look fresh, apply Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil several times per week to maintain a moisturized scalp, to avoid itchicness. For some added sheen and to maintain silky smoothness, use ORS Olive Oil Nourishing Sheen Spray – it won’t leave greasy streaks but will make the braids glisten.
What I adore about this style is its versatility. You can make it high and tight and keep it that way if you want it sporty, or let it down and let it be loose and beachy. It’s an excellent way to demonstrate your style whilst staying cool in the hot summer.
If you’re trying to dress it up, throw in some golden hair cuffs, or braid rings down the length of your braids. It’s such a small detail that puts so much visual interest into a space.
Elegant Low-bun with Satin Bow – The Classic Romance.
There really is nothing that screams summer romance like a slick low bun accessorized with a beautiful satin bow. This style is absolutely good for medium healthy hair and long hair and it’s perfect for special occasions when you want to look like you don’t try at all and like a total lady.
To prevent bun from being rough and unpolished, put L’Oréal Paris Sleek It Frizz Vanisher Cream on it before tying the hair. Hold down the bun with bobby pins and tie a soft satin bow around the bottom for that lovely finishing touch.
I love the vibe of this look being old and new at the same time. It’s one of those styles that can be quickly adapted to a day time evening outfit – from a garden brunch to a date. And if you’re feeling extra, go with a bow that includes a little bit of sparkle or floral pattern to make it even more playful and fun.
For a more romantic feel undo a few tendrils around the face and curl them lightly for a dreamy, effort-free style.
Sleek Low Knot – The Minimalist Vibe
In some cases, the fewer, the better – and this sleek low knot is the incarnation of minimalist summer chic. It’s simple, understated, and incredibly easy to recreate. The neat tucked in finish keeps everything neat and polished and ideally the style for those scorching hot humid days when hair is a major nuisance.
That smooth finish can be attained starting with Redken Frizz Dismiss Smoothing Serum. Comb the hair over to the back and get it tied in a low pony tail and twist in into a knot and secure with bobby pin. Complete with John Frieda Frizz Ease Extra Strength Serum to leave everything sleek and frizz free.
What I love about this style is how beautifully casual it is. It’s a perfect office attire, for lunch date, or even a casual night out. For one, it’s an exciting way to draw attention to bold earrings without anything in the way.
For a bit of texture, just pull softly at the knot, to give that undone, effortless touch.
Blunt Bob with Bold Bangs – The Retro Edge
For drama lovers of course, a blunt bob with dramatic bangs is the dream look. It’s edgy, chic and ideal if you need to take heads while keeping things simple and low maintenance. This style is perfect for short hair and medium hair and with those final touches, it gives the perfectly controlled, thoroughly fashionable look.
To maintain those bangs looking sharp use the Drybar Liquid Glass Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner for a shiny non-frizzy finish. Moroccanoil Perfect Defense on a blow-dried head with a round brush to create volume at the roots, and voila, a glassy polished look.
What I really like about this style is that when you wear it, you instantly acquire attitude and confidence in your look. Whether you’re wearing an old hoodie or a slick black dress, this bob pulls everything up a bit on the ladder towards high fashion.
Prefer a playful, retro look? Just add a pair of large sunglasses, and a bright red lip. It’s a modern-classic look at once.
