6 Hot Summer Hairstyles!

Summer is just around the corner, and this year it's all about boho braids, loose updos and tousled twists. I've come up with a list of the best hairstyles this season to give you an effortlessly beautiful summer look. Follow these step-by-step instructions and you'll be beach ready in no time!

The Flirty Fishtail

Nothing says summer like this fishtail braid!

Step 1: Spritz a conditioning spray all over dry hair for shine, then create a side part. Try: John Frieda Frizz-Ease Care Daily Nourishment Leave-In Conditioning Spray, $6

Step 2: Braid hair into a fishtail, starting two inches from the hairline opposite the side part. Working with two sections of hair, pull a skinny strand of hair from the outside of the left section and add to the right side. Repeat on the right side. Do this technique until you get to the ends, then secure with a band.

Step 3: Pull out the sides of the braid slightly to give it braid a messy boho feel and to create those cool, wispy flyaways.

The Curly Undone Bun

If you have supercurly hair, try this pretty updo!

Step 1: Wash your hair and while it's wet, apply a moisturizing cream. Try: TIGI Bed Head Foxy Curls Contour Cream, $9. Then blow-dry using a diffuser, scrunching up from ends to roots.

Step 2: Use an extra dab of curling cream to slick back any loose pieces around your hairline. Clip in a couple cute flowers and voila! Try: Forever 21 Mesh Up Hair Clips, $2.50

The Soft Braided Updo

Try this romantic look for a summer date night!

Step 1: Apply a curl-enhancing cream to damp hair, avoiding your roots so your hair doesn't get too heavy. Try: VO5 Extreme Style Curl Defining Creme, $3

Step 2: Blow dry hair with diffuser to keep curls from getting frizzy. Once dry, french braid a three-inch section  of hair on each side of your head just above your ears. (For french braiding tutorials, click here).

Step 3: Gather the french braids along with the remaining hair in the back (keep the front loose and swept to the side) and begin braiding it traditionally until all of your hair is incorporated. Tuck up the end of the braid and wrap an elastic around the base and end of the braid. Try: Good ColorCollection Elastics, $3 for a pack of 10


The Rolled 'Do

If you have straight hair, try a rolled updo for a cute summer look!

Step 1: Rub a bit of styling wax onto dry hair to give your strands some grip. Try: Bumble and Bumble Styling Wax, $8. Part your hair slightly off-center, then roll the front section of one side into a twist, pinning it against your head as you go. Repeat on opposite side.

Step 2: When both sides are complete, cross the twisted ends of your hair over each other and tuck them in. Use hairspray as you go to prevent flyaways from slipping out. Try: Pantene Pro-V Texturize Hairspray, $4

Step 3: Secure your hair with plain bobby pins to make sure it stays, then use a pretty hairpin to accessorize. Try: Forever 21 Triple Jewel Bobby Pins, $2.80

If You're In a Time Crunch, Try These 5 Minute Summer Hairdos!

The Summer Twists

Rub texturizing wax onto damp strands and let hair air-dry. Try: Bumble and Bumble Styling Wax, $8. Take a two-inch section of hair at your hairline and divide it into two equal pieces; twisting them around each other until you reach the ends and secure with a clear elastic. Repeat on the other side, then gently tousle hair so the twists blend in.



The Woven Braid

Gather just the sides of your hair (from your temples to the tops of your ears) into a wide elastic, then wrap a small piece of leather (available at any craft store) around it for a boho feel. Gently tug the braid to loosen it some more; add gloss with a shine spray. Try: got2b Dazzling Shine Spray, $6

by Vanessa Nakad

Beauty Editor

Tart Magazine

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