I’m Lena, a salon stylist with over a decade of hands-on experience, and I curated these 32 summer hairstyles to keep you cool, chic, and low-maintenance all season. From sun-kissed beach waves and airy braids to polished updos and short, textured cuts, each look is chosen to work with different hair textures, lengths, and face shapes. Whether you have fine hair that needs volume, thick hair that benefits from layered shaping, or curly hair craving frizz-control methods, you’ll find styles that suit weekend beach days, backyard parties, or office-ready summers. In the salon I prioritize durability — lightweight products, quick-dry techniques, and heat-free alternatives — so these styles translate easily from my chair to your daily routine. Throughout the gallery you’ll find step-by-step tips, product recommendations, and quick fixes to refresh a style between washes. Ready to explore 32 wearable summer looks designed for real life? Let’s dive in.
Loose Textured Side Braid with Face‑Framing Layers
This relaxed, romantic side braid suits medium to long hair with natural wave or light curl; it works best on layered or balayaged hair where texture and dimension show through. Start on second‑day or freshly blow‑dried hair with a light root lift for hold. Create soft volume at the crown with gentle backcombing, then gather hair to one side and work a loose fishtail or three‑strand braid, pulling sections apart (pancaking) as you go to build that undone, airy look. Tools: tail comb, large clips, 1 curling iron or wand, elastic bands, and bobby pins. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root spray, sea‑salt or texturizing spray, finishing flexible‑hold hairspray and a tiny dab of serum for flyaways. Difficulty: intermediate — requires basic braiding skills and eye for balancing loose pieces. Maintenance tips: sleep on a silk pillowcase or wrap braid in a loose bun to preserve shape, refresh with dry shampoo and a spritz of texturizer, retuck any loosened sections with bobby pins, and touch up ends with a curling iron as needed. Schedule regular deep conditioning if color‑treated.
Textured Messy Bun with Face‑Framing Layers
This relaxed, textured messy bun works best on medium to thick hair and naturally wavy or lightly curled textures; finer hair can still achieve the look with volumizing products or clip‑in extensions. From salon practice: start on second‑day hair or apply a sea‑salt texturizing spray to towel‑dried hair, then rough‑dry with a diffuser or blow dryer while scrunching to enhance texture. Create a soft center or low/mid bun by gathering hair loosely, twisting into a messy coil and securing with pins, leaving feathery face‑framing pieces out. Tools: paddle or wide‑tooth comb, tail comb for light backcombing, blow dryer with diffuser, bobby pins, elastic, and a 1–1.25” curling iron if you need to add bends to straighter hair. Products: texturizing/sea salt spray, root‑lift powder for fine hair, light serum for flyaways, and a flexible light‑hold hairspray. Difficulty: easy–medium; 10–20 minutes once practiced. Maintenance tips: refresh with dry shampoo and re‑pin loose strands, avoid heavy oils near the roots, trim face‑framing layers every 6–8 weeks, and use a weekly deep conditioner to keep ends healthy.
Textured Shoulder-Length Bob with Braided Front Twist
Suitable for fine-to-medium and medium-thick hair, this textured shoulder-length bob with a braided front twist creates instant lift at the hairline and soft movement through the ends. Start on clean, towel-dried hair: apply a light heat protectant and a volumizing mousse at the roots. Create a loose Dutch/French braid along the hairline from one temple to the crown, pulling slightly at each stitch to pancake the braid for width; secure with an elastic and hide the tail with bobby pins. Use a 1 curling wand to add opposite-direction waves through mid-lengths and ends for texture, then gently break them up with your fingers. Tools: 1 curling wand or flat iron, tail comb, sectioning clips, bobby pins, small elastic. Products: heat protectant, sea-salt or texturizing spray, light-hold hairspray, smoothing serum for ends. Difficulty: intermediate — requires basic braiding and curling skills; allow 10–20 minutes. Maintenance: refresh waves with a spritz of texturizing spray and re-pancake the braid daily; sleep on a silk pillowcase, use dry shampoo between washes for volume, and trim every 8–10 weeks to keep the shape fresh.
Long Beachy Waves with Natural Texture and Face‑Framing Layers
This relaxed, beachy wave look suits medium to thick hair and can be adapted for fine hair with added volume at the roots. Start on towel‑dried hair: apply a heat protectant and a lightweight volumizing mousse at the roots. Rough‑dry with a nozzle or diffuser while lifting at the crown to preserve natural movement. Create loose waves with a 1–1.25 inch curling wand, wrapping random sections away from the face and leaving a few face‑framing pieces out for softness. Finger‑comb the curls once cooled, then mist with a sea salt or texture spray for separation and finish with a light flexible hairspray and a small dab of smoothing oil on ends to tame frizz. Tools: blow dryer (nozzle or diffuser), 1–1.25 curling wand, wide‑tooth comb/fingers, sectioning clips. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse/root lift, salt/texture spray, lightweight oil, flexible hold hairspray. Difficulty level: easy–moderate — basic curling skills and sectioning help. Maintenance tips: sleep in a loose braid or silk scarf, refresh with dry shampoo and texture spray, and trim every 8–12 weeks to keep layers fresh.
Textured Messy Updo with Face‑Framing Curtain Bangs
Salon-ready textured messy updo with face‑framing curtain bangs — ideal for medium to thick hair and naturally wavy or slightly curly textures. Fine hair can also achieve this look with added volume and texturizing products. Start on towel-dried hair: apply heat protectant and a volumizing mousse, then blow-dry with a round brush or diffuser to build body. Create loose bends with a 1–1.25 curling wand, alternating directions for natural movement. Lightly backcomb the crown for lift, gather hair into a low, relaxed twist and secure with pins, leaving soft tendrils and curtain bangs to frame the face. Finish with a sea-salt or texturizing spray for grit and a medium-hold flexible hairspray to maintain shape while preserving movement. Tools: blow dryer, round brush or diffuser, curling wand, sectioning clips, teasing comb, elastics and bobby pins. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, texturizing/sea-salt spray, flexible hairspray and a light pomade for flyaways. Difficulty: moderate — about 20–30 minutes. Maintenance: refresh with dry shampoo and texture spray, re-pin loose pieces, trim bangs every 4–6 weeks and sleep on silk to prolong the style.
Messy Low Bun with Wispy Curtain Bangs — Textured Updo for Medium to Long Hair
A salon-friendly, textured low bun with wispy curtain bangs that works well on medium to long hair and on fine, medium or slightly thick textures. Naturally wavy or slightly layered hair will hold the shape best; very straight hair benefits from light pre-styling waves and very thick hair may need thinning or controlled sections. Technique: prep damp hair with heat protectant and a light texturizing mousse, blow-dry with a round brush while encouraging root lift, then create soft waves with a 1 curling wand. Loosely gather hair at the nape, twist into a low, messy bun and secure with bobby pins, leaving face-framing strands and curtain bangs loose. Tools needed: blow dryer, round brush, 1 curling wand (or flat iron), tail comb, elastic and assorted bobby pins. Products required: heat protectant, texturizing or sea-salt spray, light dry shampoo, flexible-hold hairspray and a small smoothing serum. Difficulty: easy–medium; 15–25 minutes after practice. Maintenance tips: refresh with dry shampoo and re-pin stray pieces, re-texturize bangs with a flat iron, sleep on a silk pillowcase or loose braid, and trim bangs every 4–6 weeks to maintain shape.
Textured Double Dutch Braids with Face‑Framing Tendrils
Suitable for medium to thick hair and wavy to slightly curly textures — fine hair will also work when pre-texturized. Technique: create a clean center part, Dutch-braid each side by adding hair along the hairline, continue to the nape and finish into loose three-strand braids. Pancake each braid gently for volume and pull a few soft face-framing tendrils. Tools needed: tail comb, sectioning clips, small clear elastics, boar-bristle brush, and a 1 curling wand (optional for finishing ends). Products required: sea-salt or texturizing spray for grip, a lightweight smoothing serum on the ends, dry shampoo to add texture between washes, and a flexible-hold hairspray to set the style. Difficulty level: intermediate — requires basic Dutch-braiding skills and even tension; budget 20–35 minutes. Maintenance tips: sleep with braids loosely secured and use a silk scarf or pillowcase to reduce frizz; refresh with dry shampoo and re-pancake to restore volume; tighten elastics or redo the top section if loosened. Add small elastic cuffs or hair jewelry for a polished finish.
Textured Curly Messy Bun with Curtain Bangs and Face‑Framing Tendrils
A relaxed, textured curly bun with curtain bangs and soft face‑framing tendrils suits wavy to naturally curly hair best, but can be created on straight hair after adding texture. Ideal for medium to thick densities, or fine hair when pre-texturized. Start on towel‑dried hair: apply a lightweight mousse or sea‑salt texturizer and a heat protectant. Diffuse or rough‑dry while scrunching to enhance natural wave. Gather hair loosely at the crown and twist into a messy bun, securing with a soft elastic and bobby pins; pull out small sections around the face for soft tendrils. Use a 1
Boho Half-Up Waterfall Braid with Loose Beach Waves
This half-up waterfall braid with loose beach waves suits shoulder-length to long hair and works best on naturally wavy or slightly textured hair. For very fine hair, add volume with a root-lifting spray; for thick or coarse hair, work with smaller sections for control. Start on second‑day hair or add texture with a sea‑salt spray and light mousse; apply a heat protectant before using hot tools. Create soft waves with a 1–1.25 curling wand, alternating barrel direction and leaving ends slightly undone. Take two front sections, braid using a waterfall technique (dropping the lower strand and picking up new hair each pass) toward the crown, then pin both braids together with flexible bobby pins and hide with a small elastic or tucked piece. Tools: curling wand, tail comb, sectioning clips, bobby pins, small elastic. Products: heat protectant, texturizing/sea salt spray, light hold hairspray, smoothing serum for flyaways. Difficulty: moderate — requires basic braiding and curling skills. Maintenance: sleep on a silk pillowcase, refresh texture with dry shampoo or mist of sea‑salt spray, and re‑pin or loosen the braid for a lived‑in boho finish.
Textured Half-Up French Braid with Loose Beachy Waves
This half-up French braid with loose, textured waves suits medium to long hair and works especially well on naturally wavy or gently curled textures. For fine hair, add volume with dry shampoo or a root-lifting mousse before styling; for thick or coarse hair, work with smaller braid sections and a smoothing serum to reduce bulk. Technique: create a deep side part, take a front section and French-braid (or Dutch-braid for more lift) along the hairline to the crown, secure with a small elastic and discreet bobby pins, then release the remaining hair and enhance or create loose waves with a 1 curling wand or flat iron. Tools needed: tail comb, sectioning clips, 1 curling wand, small elastics, bobby pins. Products required: heat protectant, texturizing or sea-salt spray, light-hold hairspray, optional smoothing serum. Difficulty level: easy–medium — roughly 15–30 minutes depending on experience. Maintenance tips: sleep on a silk pillowcase or re-tuck braid with pins, refresh waves with a spritz of water or texturizer and scrunch, avoid heavy oils that weigh hair down, and trim ends every 8–12 weeks to keep the style looking fresh.
Textured Loose Updo with Face‑Framing Tendrils (Romantic Messy Style)
This soft, textured updo suits medium to thick hair and works beautifully on natural waves or blow‑dried straight hair. Fine hair can achieve the same shape with light volumizing products or temporary clip‑in pieces; very curly hair should be smoothed slightly for the loose twisted sections. Start by applying heat protectant and a salt/texturizing spray to damp or dry hair. Rough‑dry for volume, then create loose 1
Textured Messy Updo with Wispy Face‑Framing Bangs
A soft, textured messy updo paired with wispy face‑framing bangs that reads romantic and effortless. Hair type suitability: best on medium to thick, straight-to-wavy hair; fine hair will benefit from texturizing products or temporary clip‑in pieces for added body, and naturally curly hair can be loosened with a wide-barrel iron for a similar look. Styling technique: towel-dry, apply a lightweight mousse and heat protectant, then rough‑dry with fingers to preserve natural movement. Create lift at the crown by gentle backcombing, gather hair loosely at the nape or mid‑head, twist into an undone bun and secure with an elastic and bobby pins, pulling out soft tendrils and shaping bangs with your fingers. Tools needed: blow dryer, round brush (optional), 1
Boho Double Dutch Braids with Face-Framing Tendrils
This relaxed double Dutch braid is ideal for medium to thick hair and works beautifully on naturally wavy or textured hair; fine hair can still achieve the look with a texturizing spray or light extensions for volume. Start on slightly second-day hair for better grip: create a center part, take a front triangle section and begin Dutch braiding toward the nape, adding hair as you go. Repeat on the other side and secure each braid with a small elastic. Gently pancake each braid by pulling the outer loops to widen them and pull a few face‑framing tendrils loose for softness. Tools: rat-tail comb, sectioning clips, elastic bands, tail comb, and optional curling iron for tendrils. Products: sea‑salt or texturizing spray for hold, light smoothing serum for flyaways, dry shampoo at the roots, and a flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty: intermediate — requires familiarity with Dutch/French braiding; allow 20–35 minutes. Maintenance: sleep on a silk pillow or tie a silk scarf, refresh texture with dry shampoo, retighten elastics if needed, and avoid heavy oils at the roots to keep the style lasting 2–4 days.
Messy Braided Crown Updo for Curly and Wavy Hair
This relaxed braided crown updo works best on wavy to curly hair and medium to thick textures; fine hair can achieve similar volume after texturizing or light teasing. Start by prepping damp hair with a salt or texture spray and diffuse to enhance natural wave. Create a loose Dutch or French braid along the hairline (or two braids meeting at the back), gently pancake the braid to widen it, then pin sections into a soft crown, leaving a few face-framing tendrils. Tools needed: tail comb, sectioning clips, small clear elastics, bobby pins, and a diffuser if enhancing texture. Recommended products: texturizing salt spray or mousse, lightweight smoothing serum for flyaways, heat protectant if using irons, and a flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — expect 20–35 minutes depending on practice; simple for stylists and achievable at home with a little patience. Maintenance tips: sleep on a silk pillowcase or wrap with a scarf, refresh with dry shampoo and a spritz of texturizer, re-pin loosened sections as needed, and avoid over-brushing to retain shape and curl definition. Regular trims keep ends neat and prevent bulk at the crown.
Boho Double Dutch Braids with Face‑Framing Tendrils
Suitable hair types: medium-to-long lengths, straight to wavy textures; fine hair may need texturizing for grip, while very thick or curly hair benefits from blow-drying or smoothing first. Styling technique: create a clean center part, leave a few front face-framing sections out, then Dutch-braid (or French-braid underhand) each side from the hairline down to the ends. Pancake the braids lightly for width and a relaxed boho finish; add decorative thread or elastic wraps at the tips if desired. Tools needed: fine-tooth comb for parting, detangling brush, small clear elastics, tail comb, sectioning clips, and optional thread/wrap. Products required: salt or texturizing spray for hold and texture, lightweight styling cream or mousse for control, smoothing serum for flyaways, and flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty level: intermediate — basic braiding skills required plus practice to keep tension even. Maintenance tips: sleep on a silk pillowcase or loosely wrap with a scarf to reduce frizz; refresh with dry shampoo and a spritz of texturizer; redo elastics or wraps after a few days and apply a deep conditioning mask weekly to keep ends healthy.
Textured Half-Up Double Buns with Beachy Waves and Curtain Bangs
This textured half-up double-bun style pairs loose, beachy waves with soft curtain bangs for a relaxed, modern look. Suitability: ideal for medium to long hair and particularly flattering on natural waves or slightly curly textures; fine hair benefits from texturizing and root-lifting products, while very curly hair can be smoothed or loosely defined first to achieve the same shape. Styling technique: start with dry hair and a protective mist, create 1–1.5
Boho Half-Up Double Dutch Braids with Loose Waves
This relaxed half-up style pairs two Dutch/inside-out braids along the hairline with loose, textured waves — ideal for shoulder-length to mid-back hair. It suits wavy and curly textures naturally, and works on straight hair with added texture; fine hair benefits from texturizing products for grip, while thick hair gives a fuller braid. Technique: create a center part, section a 1–2 inch panel from each temple, Dutch-braid each panel toward the crown, secure with small elastics and tuck or pin the ends under for a crown effect. Loosen the braids with your fingers for softness and pull a few face-framing tendrils free. Tools needed: tail comb, sectioning clips, small clear elastics, bobby pins, curling wand or diffuser (optional). Products: sea-salt or texturizing spray, light mousse for hold (fine hair), light serum to tame frizz, and a flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — basic Dutch braid skill required; allow 15–30 minutes. Maintenance tips: refresh texture with dry shampoo or salt spray, retuck pins the next day, sleep on silk or loosely braid to preserve shape, and avoid heavy oils that weigh the style down.
Textured Messy Top Knot with Loose Face‑Framing Tendrils
Suitable for medium to long hair, this textured messy top knot with loose face‑framing tendrils flatters fine to medium densities and works especially well on naturally wavy or straight hair. Start by towel‑drying then rough‑drying hair with a blow dryer, applying a lightweight mousse or root‑lift at the roots for volume. Add a sea‑salt or texturizing spray through the mid‑lengths and ends, then lightly backcomb the crown for lift. Gather hair into a loose high ponytail, twist and wrap into a messy bun, securing with an elastic and a few bobby pins; leave two to four face‑framing strands out and use a small curling wand or flat iron to create soft bends. Finish with a flexible hold hairspray and a dab of smoothing serum on the ends to tame frizz. Tools: blow dryer, round brush or paddle, tail comb, curling wand (optional), elastic, bobby pins. Products: lightweight mousse or root lift, texturizing/salt spray, dry shampoo, flexible hairspray, smoothing serum. Difficulty: easy–moderate, 10–20 minutes. Maintenance: refresh with dry shampoo and texturizer between washes, re‑pin loose pieces as needed, sleep on a silk pillowcase to preserve shape, and trim face‑framing pieces every 6–10 weeks. For thicker hair use stronger pins and a firmer hold product; for fine hair add root powder or extra texture for grip.
Textured Messy Updo with Loose Braid and Face-Framing Tendrils
Suitable for wavy to curly or medium-thick hair, this relaxed updo also adapts well to straight hair after texturizing. From a salon perspective, start on towel-dried hair: apply a sea-salt or texturizing spray, then rough-dry with a diffuser or air-dry until slightly damp for grip. Section the crown and lightly backcomb for lift, gather the top into a loose knot and secure with an elastic and a few long bobby pins. Create a loose three-strand or rope braid from the nape on one side, pull gently to pancake for fullness, and anchor it into the knot. Leave soft face-framing pieces out and tousle for a lived-in finish. Tools: blow dryer with diffuser, wide-tooth comb, teasing brush, elastic bands, bobby pins, and an optional curling wand to shape tendrils. Products: sea-salt/texturizing spray, lightweight mousse or root lift, dry shampoo for extra hold, a small amount of smoothing cream for flyaways, and flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty: intermediate — requires basic braiding and shaping. Maintenance: refresh with dry shampoo, re-tug braid and pins as needed, and sleep on a silk scarf to preserve texture.
Textured Braided Crown Updo with Face‑Framing Curtain Bangs
Suitable for medium to long hair with fine-to-medium density and straight to wavy textures, this polished yet relaxed braided crown is ideal when you want structure with soft face-framing detail. Start with second-day hair or apply a light texturizing spray and dry shampoo for grip. Create a center or slightly off-center part and leave two curtain bangs out. Section the hair into two sides, Dutch-braid (or French-braid) each from temple to crown, pancake the braids gently for width, then wrap them across the back and pin discreetly with U-pins and bobby pins. Use a curling iron to add a loose wave to the ends beforehand if hair is very straight. Tools: tail comb, sectioning clips, small elastics, plenty of bobby/U-pins, 1
Boho Double Dutch Braids with Loose Beach Waves
Ideal for medium-to-long hair, this boho double Dutch braid combines texture and volume to flatter fine, straight to wavy, and thicker hair types. Start on dry or slightly damp hair: create a deep center part, Dutch-braid each side from the hairline toward the nape, securing with small elastics. Gently pancake each braid to widen the plaits and pull a few face-framing pieces loose for softness. For the cascading waves, either use a 1–1.5 curling wand to create loose S-shaped waves, or set the hair in braids overnight for a heatless option. Tools needed: fine-tooth comb, rat-tail parting comb, small clear elastics, bobby pins, curling wand (optional). Products: heat protectant, sea-salt/texturizing spray, lightweight mousse for volume, finishing flexible-hold spray, and dry shampoo for day-two refresh. Difficulty: intermediate — expect 25–45 minutes depending on length and desired looseness. Maintenance tips: sleep on a silk pillowcase or loose pineapple to protect braids, refresh texture with dry shampoo and a light spritz of sea-salt spray, and re-pancake or tighten braids as needed to retain the boho look. Trim ends regularly to avoid split ends showing in braids.
Textured Crown Braid Updo with Loose Face‑Framing Bangs
This relaxed crown braid updo works best on shoulder‑length to long hair with natural texture—wavy or slightly curly hair will hold the shape best, while fine straight hair benefits from texturizing products. Start by adding body with a salt spray or mousse to damp hair, then blow‑dry roughly with a diffuser or air‑dry for natural texture. Create a deep side part and French‑braid or rope‑braid along the hairline, continuing around the crown; pin the braid into place with secure bobby pins and tuck the ends under for a seamless finish. Pull out a few face‑framing pieces and gently pancake the braid for softness. Tools: wide‑tooth comb, tail comb, curling wand (optional), bobby pins, small elastics. Products: texturizing spray, light styling cream or pomade for flyaways, dry shampoo for grip, flexible hold hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — expect 20–35 minutes, easier with practice. Maintenance tips: sleep on a silk pillowcase or wrap with a silk scarf, refresh texture with dry shampoo and a spritz of salt spray, and resecure stray pieces with pins; trim bangs every 6–8 weeks to keep the face‑framing shape.
Textured Messy Low Bun with Face-Framing Tendrils
This romantic textured low bun with loose face‑framing tendrils is ideal for shoulder‑length to long hair, especially wavy or medium-to-thick textures. Fine hair can wear it with added texturizing and light backcombing; very curly hair should be smoothed slightly where needed. Start by working a sea‑salt or texturizing spray through towel‑dried hair, then rough‑dry or diffuse to enhance body. Create loose bends with a 1 curling iron for inconsistent texture, selectively backcomb the crown for lift, then gather hair into a low, twisted bun and secure with elastics and bobby pins. Pull out small front pieces and soften with a bit of pomade or wax on fingertips for piecey definition. Tools: blow dryer (diffuser optional), 1 curling iron, rat‑tail comb, wide‑tooth comb, elastics, bobby pins. Products: texturizing/sea‑salt spray, dry shampoo, light‑hold hairspray, small amount of pomade. Difficulty: moderate — basic curling and pinning skills required. Maintenance: refresh texture with dry shampoo, re‑pin any loosened sections, sleep with a silk scarf or loose bun, and avoid heavy conditioners that weigh the style down.
Textured Voluminous Half‑Up with Loose Beach Waves
Suitable for medium to long hair; works best on fine to medium textures that need lift and on naturally wavy or slightly curly hair. For thicker or very straight hair, pre‑texturize with a salt spray or mousse to help hold shape. Technique: create loose, low‑tension waves through the mid‑lengths and ends with a 1–1.25-inch curling wand, leaving pieces uncurled for a lived‑in finish. Lightly backcomb/tease the crown for volume, then twist or loosely french small side sections toward the back and secure with bobby pins to form a soft half‑up crown. Tousle with fingers and finish by scrunching in texture spray for separation. Tools needed: curling wand, blow dryer, round brush (optional), teasing/rat tail comb, sectioning clips, bobby pins and small clear elastic. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root lift, sea‑salt/texturizing spray, flexible hold hairspray, lightweight smoothing serum. Difficulty: Intermediate (3/5) — requires basic curling and pinning skills. Maintenance tips: refresh with dry shampoo and a few spritzes of texturizer on day 2, touch up stray pieces with the wand, sleep with a loose braid or silk scarf to preserve waves, and avoid heavy oils that weigh hair down.
Loose Half-Up Braided Style with Beachy Waves and Face-Framing Tendrils
Suitable for medium-to-long hair (fine to thick) and especially flattering on natural waves or lightly curled textures. For best hold, start on second-day hair or apply a texturizing spray. Section a wide front panel and create a loose Dutch/French braid or twisted braid along the hairline, pulling gently to pancake the braid for softness. Gather the remaining hair into a low, slightly off-center pony; either tuck the tail into a loose bun or leave it to cascade in soft waves. Pull 2–3 face‑framing tendrils loose and refine with a curling wand if needed. Tools: tail comb, sectioning clips, 1 curling wand or flat iron, elastic, bobby pins, paddle brush. Products: heat protectant, sea-salt or texturizing spray, light-hold hairspray, smoothing serum for ends, and dry shampoo for added grip. Difficulty: easy–intermediate; allow 15–30 minutes depending on curl prep. Maintenance tips: refresh texture with dry shampoo and a spritz of texturizer, retighten pins each morning, sleep on a silk pillowcase or loosely braid overnight, and avoid heavy conditioners at the roots to preserve lift and shape.
Loose Textured Side Braid — Boho Fishtail/Dutch Twist
This loose textured side braid works best on medium-to-long hair and suits fine, straight, or naturally wavy textures; thick hair will create extra volume and may require more pins. Start on dry hair with light texture (apply dry shampoo or salt spray), create a deep side part and begin a loose Dutch or French braid along the hairline, gradually incorporating sections and transitioning into a fishtail or rope braid toward the nape. Gently pancake each braid section to widen and soften the look, secure with a small elastic and hide the band with a wrapped strand or pin. Tools: tail comb, small clear elastics, sectioning clips, a few bobby pins, and a 1–1.25 inch curling iron (optional for added waves). Products: texturizing spray, light-hold hairspray, smoothing serum for flyaways, and dry shampoo for grip. Difficulty: medium — takes 20–35 minutes; easier with practice or with a second pair of hands for fuller styles. Maintenance tips: refresh texture with dry shampoo, lightly re-pancake sections to restore volume, sleep on a silk pillowcase, and mist sparingly with hairspray to hold shape.
Messy Textured Updo with Face‑Framing Tendrils
This relaxed, messy textured updo with face‑framing tendrils suits fine to medium hair and adapts well to thick hair when layered. To create it, prep hair with a lightweight heat protectant and a salt or texturizing spray; rough‑dry using fingers or a diffuser to enhance natural wave. Back‑comb lightly at the crown for lift, gather hair into a loose mid‑to‑high bun or knot, and secure with a hair tie and bobby pins, allowing pieces to fall freely. Use a 1 curling wand to soften and shape face‑framing strands and ends for a lived‑in finish. Tools: blow dryer, diffuser or round brush, 1 curling wand, tail comb, bobby pins and hair tie. Products: heat protectant, sea‑salt or texturizing spray, light hold hairspray, dry shampoo for grip and a small amount of smoothing serum for flyaways. Difficulty: easy–medium — quick once you master the loose knot and pinning. Maintenance: refresh the look with dry shampoo and finger‑teasing, retwist the bun at night loosely or sleep on a silk pillowcase, and deep‑condition weekly to keep ends healthy. Ask your stylist for long layers to maximize movement.
Long Layered Blonde with Curtain Bangs and Beachy Texture
This modern, face-framing long layered cut with soft curtain bangs and lived-in blonde tones suits straight-to-wavy hair in fine to medium densities; thicker hair benefits from longer internal layers to reduce bulk. The salon technique uses long, graduated layers and a center part with subtle curtain bangs that are point-cut for feathered ends. To style: apply a lightweight heat protectant and a small amount of volumizing mousse to damp roots. Blow-dry with a round brush, lifting at the root and rolling the brush through the mid-lengths to create bend. Use a 1 curling wand or flat iron to alternate loose bends through the lengths for texture, then finger-comb. Finish with sea-salt or texturizing spray for separation and a pea-sized smoothing serum on ends to tame frizz. Tools needed: blow dryer, medium round brush, 1 curling wand/flat iron, sectioning clips, wide-tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, texturizing/sea-salt spray, light-hold hairspray, lightweight oil/serum, purple shampoo and weekly deep conditioner for blonde maintenance. Difficulty: easy–moderate; ~20–25 minutes daily. Maintenance: trim bangs every 6–8 weeks and ends every 10–12 weeks, use purple shampoo to control brassiness, deep condition weekly, sleep on silk and limit hot-tool exposure.
Crown Dutch Braids with Beachy Waves
In-salon-friendly crown Dutch braids paired with loose beachy waves — ideal for medium to long hair with natural waves or straight texture that can hold a wave. Best on medium to thick density; fine hair benefits from texturizing products for grip. Technique: prep with a light mousse and heat protectant, create soft waves with a 1–1.25 curling wand or by braiding damp hair overnight. Section the top hair into two front panels and Dutch-braid each along the hairline toward the crown, secure with small elastics, then pancake the braids for width and pin ends flat to form a halo. Leave remaining lengths in loose, tousled waves. Tools: tail comb, sectioning clips, curling wand or flat iron, elastics, bobby pins, paddle brush. Products: heat protectant, sea-salt or texturizing spray, lightweight mousse, flexible-hold hairspray, and a smoothing serum for ends. Difficulty: intermediate (25–45 minutes). Maintenance: sleep on a silk pillowcase, refresh waves with water + texturizer, touch up with a curling iron, and avoid heavy oils at roots to maintain lift.
Textured Loose Braided Updo with Face‑Framing Tendrils
This romantic, textured braided updo suits wavy to curly hair and medium‑to‑long lengths; fine hair can also achieve the look with added texture, and straight hair will need pre‑curling. Technique: lightly tease the crown for lift, curl small sections to create bend, then loosely braid (fishtail or three‑strand) from the nape upward or to the side, pulling apart the braid for softness and pinning sections into a messy low bun or cascade. Leave a few face‑framing tendrils and soften with fingers for an undone finish. Tools: 1–1.25 curling wand, tail comb, sectioning clips, elastic bands, assorted bobby pins, and a fine‑tooth comb. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root lifter, sea‑salt or texturizing spray, lightweight finishing oil for ends, and a flexible‑hold hairspray. Difficulty level: moderate — a stylist can complete in 30–45 minutes; DIY may take 45–60 minutes and requires practice with braiding and pinning. Maintenance tips: refresh texture with dry shampoo and mist, retouch tendrils with a curling iron, sleep with a silk scarf to preserve shape, and trim ends every 8–12 weeks to keep the style polished.
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This beautiful hairstyle offers a perfect blend of elegance and style, suitable for various occasions with professional styling tips.
Textured Messy Braid Ponytail with Face‑Framing Layers
This textured, undone braided ponytail with soft face‑framing layers is ideal for medium to long hair and flatters natural waves, relaxed curls or straight hair that’s been texturized. Fine hair will benefit from volumizing mousse or clip‑in pieces for lift; thick hair may need light thinning at the ends to reduce bulk. Styling technique: prep with a root‑lift product, tease the crown for height, section the top and start a loose French or three‑strand braid into a low ponytail, then convert the tail into a chunky, pulled‑apart braid or pull‑through sections for that undone look. Leave delicate front pieces out and pancake braid sections for width and movement. Tools needed: tail comb, wide‑tooth comb, small clear elastics, bobby pins, sectioning clips and a 1–1.5 curling wand to add soft texture. Products required: heat protectant, sea/salt spray or texturizing spray, root‑volumizing powder, light hairspray and a touch of smoothing serum for flyaways. Difficulty: intermediate (20–35 minutes). Maintenance: sleep on silk, refresh with dry shampoo and texture spray, re‑pancake or retighten as needed, and trim face‑frames every 6–8 weeks.
As a stylist, my top summer advice is to balance style with hair health. Embrace air-drying where possible, use a thermal protectant when you do heat-style, and choose humidity-resistant products for frizz control. Trim split ends before summer activities and ask your stylist for layers or texturizing to reduce bulk and improve movement in hot weather. For sun protection, leave-in conditioners with UV filters and lightweight oils help prevent dryness and color fade. Keep a small kit—dry shampoo, mini hairspray, hair ties, and a wide-tooth comb—for quick touch-ups between outings. Finally, adapt each look to your hair’s needs: looser braids for fine hair, secure pins for thick textures, and soft scarves to protect fragile ends. Try a few styles from the 32-set, tweak them to your routine, and don’t hesitate to consult your stylist for personalized adjustments. Happy styling — Lena