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20 Easy Summer Hairstyles to Copy Right Now

I mean, it’s not too early to be dreaming of hot weather, right?

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NGL, it can kind of suck to style your hair in the summer. You literally spend forever nailing down a look, only to have it ruined by sweat, oppressive heat, and humidity. Since you still want to look ~cute~ this summer, without completely wasting your time on a hairstyle that deflates 10 minutes later, it’s key to find a look that works with the summer heat—not against it. Ahead, I’ve found 20 easy hairstyles that will last all day, even when the temperature heats up. Screenshot these easy summer hairstyles and keep them in mind the next time the temperature heats up and you get thisclose to just cutting off all your hair.

1

This Sleek Bun Summer Hairstyle

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Want to keep your hair off your neck, but don't want to throw it up in a messy bun? Opt for a super-cute sleek bun for an easy summer hairstyle. To keep any flyaways at bay, use a non-flaky hair gel that'll give you hold and leave your hair looking mad shiny.

2

This Beach-y Waves Summer Hairstyle

Go for beach-y waves to give you a slightly messy, I-woke-up-like-this look this summer. Use a curling wand to get the waves, then spritz on some sea salt spray and scrunch up your hair for added volume.

3

This Bantu Knot Summer Hairstyle

Not only are bantu knots super cute, but they're a low-commitment protective style that will keep your natural hair protected from the elements. Don't forget to grab a non-flaky edge control to lay your edges.

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4

This Face-Framing Braided Summer Hairstyle

This is a super-easy summer hairstyle that you can do in under 10 minutes—spritz some texturizing spray in your hair, scrunch it up, and braid the two front pieces of your hair for a cute, tousled look.

5

This Space Bun Summer Hairstyle

This style is perf for when you just can't deal with your hair. You're going to need a ton of texture, so do it between washes, secure it with bobby pins, then spray on a flexible hold hairspray.

6

This Headband Summer Hairstyle

Instead of slicking your hair down to keep flyaways at bay, just throw on a headband. Hit your hair with a flat iron, work a hair oil through your ends, and slide it on to complete this easy summer hairstyle.

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7

This High Pigtail Summer Hairstyle

Yup, pigtails are getting an ~adult~ refresh for summer 2020—I personally plan on channeling this sleek look all season long.

8

This Half-Up Braided Summer Hairstyle

One of the best things about box braids is how easy they are to style. Instead of wearing your braids down your back, throw half of them up into a bun and rock this easy summer hairstyle.

9

This Wavy Summer Hairstyle

Instead of opting for stick straight hair this summer (and worrying about keeping it flat), make things easier on yourself and add texture to your hair in the form of soft waves.

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10

This Braided Ponytail Summer Hairstyle

Sleek braided ponytails are a legit genius solution to any unwanted flyaways and frizz. Before you start braiding, hit your hair with texturizing spray to add some grit and hold to this easy summer hairstyle.

11

This Bubble Ponytail Summer Hairstyle

Yes, you’re a little limited on easy summer hairstyles when it comes to wearing hats, but a low bun isn’t your only option. For the pigtails shown here, divide your hair in half down the middle and bring the sections in front of your shoulders. To add the poufs, space tiny elastics down the tails in equal distances, then gently tug the hair in each section to add the volume and a bubble effect.

12

This Bobby Pin Summer Hairstyle

Curls and humidity can be the best of friends with a few cute accessories...and a few fewer f*cks. Crisscross your pins in a cool pattern, as seen here, to keep what you need to out of your face while letting the rest of your summer hairstyle do its thing.

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13

This Bandana Bun Summer Hairstyle

Just the thought of a handkerchief around my neck makes me all hot and bothered (and not in a good way), but one tied around a half-bun, like in this easy summer hairstyle? Pretty and practical.

14

This Braided Summer Hairstyle

Sure, braids aren’t the easiest to perfect and definitely not the quickest to get done, but once your hair is set, you’ve pretty much got a no-maintenance, easy summer hairstyle for a full month. Wear your braids down, tie them back, or pull them into a bun.

15

This Messy Topknot Summer Hairstyle

We’ve all done a messy bun before, but it doesn’t mean this easy summer hairstyle isn’t still cute (especially if you pull out a few wispy, face-framing layers to hang around your face). Bonus: You don’t have to worry about getting a sunburned part because your hair will be pulled back in the sun.

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16

This Barrette Summer Hairstyle

You know what’s not conducive to cute bangs? Forehead sweat. Part your hair down the middle and pin your bangs to each side, as shown here. Make this easy summer hairstyle feel elevated, not childlike, by using metal barrettes instead of plain bobby pins.

17

This Twisted Bun Summer Hairstyle

If you’re already a big fan of the messy bun, try amping it up with a French-twist-topknot hybrid. To keep this easy summer hairstyle fresh and not too stiff, leave the ends of your hair loose and pull out some pieces around your face.

18

This Sleek Summer Hairstyle

Sometimes you gotta work with the humidity, not against it. A wet summer hairstyle that’s slicked back with styling cream is way easier to work with than a stick-straight blowout on a muggy summer day. And the best part? Your sweat will blend right in.

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19

This Low Bun Summer Hairstyle

Grab that summer scarf you never know how to wear and stick the end of it through the elastic at the base of your ponytail. Twist your hair and the scarf together, wrapping and pinning it into a low bun. Leave the ends of the scarf out for a softer finish.

20

This Pinned Ponytail Summer Hairstyle

If you like wearing your hair down in the middle of the hot summer months, you can pretty much expect to have to tie it up at some point. Or you can start off with a pretty ponytail like this one and not have to mess with it later. Clearly, there’s a better option here for an easy summer hairstyle, but just sayin’.

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Ama Kwarteng
Ama Kwarteng was previously the associate beauty editor at Cosmopolitan.
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Brooke Shunatona is a contributing writer for Cosmopolitan.com.

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