22 Cool Summer Hairstyle Ideas You'll Want to Copy, Stat
Curl, ponytail, rinse, repeat—sound like your current hair routine? Yeah, we hear you. That's why we enlisted the help of celebrity hairstylist Nikki Nelms—the genius behind the envy-inducing hairstyles of Solange, Zoë Kravitz, and Serena Williams—to share 22 fresh looks she's loving this month. There's plenty of inspiration in here for everyone, so find your favorite and get to loving your hair even more.
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Have bangs at an awkward length? No problem. "I’m so into this cute style if you’re growing out bangs," says Nelms. Start with a sharp side part and French braid along your hairline, back behind your ear, then pin.
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Have two extra minutes and one hair tie to spare? Try this twist on the classic low pony. Twist two strands, then twirl them together. Easy.
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Roll back small sections at the roots to mimic mini plaits. It's the easy new way to bun and done.
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OK, so double Dutch braids definitely aren't anything new, but braided pigtails have been popping up all over Instagram this spring. "I love high French braids; they feel totally youthful," says Nelms.
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Box braids never went away, but we have noticed a spike in women talking about them lately—via our trend-tracker, the Lipstick Index. "Wear them long and thin," says Nelms. "They look just like strands of hair."
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Embrace a little frizz on a short bob with tight curls (and make sure they don't go flat at night with these techniques).
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…or go with extreme flyaways on a loose bun. It's all about embracing your texture, not trying to stifle it.
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If your hair is naturally wavy, throw it back into a twist—then clip or pin. Don't sweat the sections that fall out; it adds to that whole "I woke up like this" vibe.
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Have a pixie? Bend layered ends with a flatiron for a rocker-chic look. The modern-shag is in.
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Pick out extra texture at the crown with the tail of a comb.
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Use your fingers to style hair up into a no-fuss bun. "It’s so badass!" says Nelms.
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Tried the hun (half-bun) and felt like a kindergartener? S'ok. Instead, tease your roots before pulling hair your back then twist and pin. It'll add more volume and more interest to your hairstyle—and it still looks sophisticated.
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Hello, model-off-duty hair. This works best on day-old styles. "Let layers fall free for a low-key vibe," says Nelms.
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Another more delicate take on the half-up: Pin small rope twists back and finish off with shine mist.
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Introducing the easiest update on the most basic of all the half-back styles. Section hair into three groups, then pin the two sides underneath, and pull back the front.
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Skipped a wash? Do a chunky French braid and wrap it with a cotton headband.
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If you haven't wrapped your hair since your sixth-grade family vacay to the Bahamas, it might be time to revisit the look. "This is my go-to vacation hair," says Nelms. "The wrapped strand is very island-y."
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Upgrade your bandana by wrapping it with netting…
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…or throw on a backward black cap. Really, you can't get more casual than that.
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Slick hair with stick pomade for a fierce pony like supermodel Doutzen Kroes. And to make it extra perky (because who wants a flat ponytail?), here are six awesome tips.
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Pin natural twists to one side, like TK Wonder and Cipriana Quann (who curated her own hair picks for us, here).
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Use a small crimper and brush it all out for extra texture.
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