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Summer Hairstyles

Summer Hairstyles
By Essence · Updated October 30, 2020
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Back Up

A beautiful headband and soft ringlets are the key to this glamorous style. Carol’s Daughter Hair Milk adds moisture, shine and bounce.

Summer Hairstyles
Suza Scalora
02
Honey Child

An asymmetrical bang and heavenly honey blond hue will get you noticed. Make it last with Rusk Sensories Brilliance Grapefruit and Honey Leave In Color Protector.

Summer Hairstyles
Fabrice Trombert
03
On the Side

Curls give this mohawk a girly edge. Pantene Relaxed & Natural Intensive Oil Sheen Spray adds polish and shine.

Summer Hairstyles
Haitem
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Twists and Turns

Make a statement with a dazzling mix of cornrows and twists. Deep-condition with Alberto V05 Hot Oil Treatment and open twists for added volume and height.

Summer Hairstyles
Fabrice Trombert
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Let Loose

To get this look, try hot rollers or a large-barrel curling iron. Before applying heat, deep-treat your hair with Leonor Greyl Huile de Palme.

Summer Hairstyles
Peter Buckingham
06
Loosen Up

If your locks aren’t naturally curly, you can achieve a similar look with a roller set. Be creative and use plastic drinking straws or flexible rods to create curls. Nexxus Silken Smoothing Conditioner adds moisture and fights frizz.

Summer Hairstyles
Ondrea Barbe
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Get Funky

This long, layered pixie comes to life with whimsical pieces that move in multiple directions. Keep stray strands in place with Aveda Air Control Hairspray.

Summer Hairstyles
Roberto Ligresti
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The Big Time

Megavolume is the key to this statement-making mane. Hold volume and keep curls in place with L’Oreal Elnett Hair Spray.

Summer Hairstyles
Carlo Dalla Chiesa
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Set It Off

After wet tresses are twisted and dried under a hood dryer, a rod-set helps add more verve to the curls. Finish the look with Tresemme Tres Two Hair Spray Ultra Fine Mist.

Summer Hairstyles
Roberto Ligresti
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Close Cut

This no-fuss do will get you out the door in seconds. Just add Jane Carter Nourish & Shine and go

Summer Hairstyles
Fabrice Trombert