How To: Easy Summer Hair

Happy Monday again! :D

My hair is finally growing into the ideal length for me, and I am excited to try new hairstyles!

These past few days, I have been alternating between a bun and a high ponytail because it has been extremely hot! 

But to shake things up a bit, I think I am definitely going to have to give these summer hairstyles a try:

How To: Easy Summer Hair

Pretty, fun, cool, and above all, simple, these perfect summer looks -- created by Bumble and Bumble style guru Jimmy Paul -- each come with a step-by-step tutorial.

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1. The Updo -- Tousled and towering, this has a great nonchalant French-film-star air.

IDEAL FOR: Hair with texture -- thick, curly, or color-treated.

IT'S OKAY IF: It turns out a little lopsided. That just adds to the sexy bedhead feel.

2. The Retro Wave -- A waterfall of tumbling waves; so Veronica Lake.

IDEAL FOR: Straight or wavy hair (add beach spray to pump up waves), or curly hair (start with an anti-frizz serum or cream).

FOR EVEN MORE GREAT GATSBY-NESS: Twist finished hair into a low side bun.

3. The Braid Loop -- Like you just walked out of a Botticelli painting.

IDEAL FOR: Long hair.

BUT IF YOU HAVE A BOB: Start the braids above your ears (and toward the sides of your head). 

That way, the braids won't have to reach very far.

4. The Knot -- A sophisticated variation on the classic topknot.

IDEAL FOR: Shoulder-length hair.

IF YOU HAVE FLYAWAY PIECES: Mist them with beach spray to give them a tendril-like feel, or tame them with styling cream.

5. The Side Sweep -- Brushed-out curls and a golden barrette -- so romantic.

IDEAL FOR: Hair that's bob-length or longer, with bangs long enough to pull to the side.

BONUS: This style looks even more ethereal when your hair is slightly frizzy.

***from Lucky magazine***

Which of these 5 hairstyles is/are your favorite/s?

Do you have a go-to summer hairstyle?

I hope you are all having a fantastic start to the new week! :)

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