Seasonal Hair Inspo: Summer’s Best Looks to Rock
Looking for seasonal hair inspo? It’s summer, baby! And, no, your hair doesn’t have to be in a bun all the time to keep cool and look cute. With the right style — and the addition of headwear or hair accessories — you’ll find that it’s actually so fun to dress up your hair this season.
From balayage to braids and hair clips to scarves, here are the best seasonal hair inspo for summer!
A winning combo: Hair style plus headwear
If you truly want a levelled-up, smashing look for the summer, pair your hair look with an accessory. I swear, it makes all the difference! It gives it that oomph. Here are some options you may want to consider.
Wide-brimmed hats
Got long hair? Style them with loose waves or a low bun and finish off the look with a wide-brimmed hat for a chic, effortless vibe.
Bucket hats
FORD MILLINERY Friend Coral wearing "BILLY" bucket hat in Australiana
Braids and bucket hats are meant to be (worn) together. For a laid-back look that will keep you cool and hands-free for all your summer activities, this is the pairing to choose.
Headbands
FORD MILLINERY Friend Snezana Wood wearing "KYLIE" in rose gold
There’s no doubt headbands are an all-season accessory. In the summer, they’re the perfect look topper. Whether you’re wearing a messy bun or a low ponytail — or even if you have your hair down — headbands will help you face the world with no strays.
Scarves
These are so versatile! You can wear them as headwraps, tie them around your ponytail or braid them into your hair. The styling possibilities are endless!
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Summer Hair Color Inspo
Complement your hair style with the right colour that will highlight your best features.
Sun-kissed balayage
This is the ultimate summer hair colour! It’s effortlessly chic.
Pastel hues
Summer’s the best season to play with playful colours. If you’ve been dreaming of rocking pastel pink, blue or even lavender, here’s your green light!
Golden highlights
Honey tones and golden highlights give a sun-kissed glow!
Practical hair care tips for the summer
We want our hair to look good for the summer, of course. But here are tips on how to ensure it also stays in good condition.
Hydration is key
Dryness in the summer? Yeah, we don’t want that. Invest in a good hydrating mask and give your tresses some TLC.
Protect from UV
Yes, your hair needs sun protection too so it doesn’t get brittle and damaged. Hats are perfect for this!
Fight off frizz
Use light oils or serums to keep frizz at bay. Headwraps are also a great option for this.
Special occasion summer headwear
Got something special lined up for this summer? Here are some summer hair inspo to try.
Beach date
Opt for a loose braid and pair it with a wide-brim hat. This will help you look polished but also still laid-back.
Summer wedding
Level up your summer wedding guest outfit with the right hair accessories. Wear a headband or a clip set to go with your low bun or loose waves.
Music festival
Heading to a music festival? A bucket hat or a wool hat is the perfect accessory for your look, whether you’re wearing your hair up or letting it loose.
Trying any of these seasonal hair inspo? Tag us on Instagram or Facebook. We’d love to see how you put your own spin to these style suggestions.