Ask any girl with reasonably long tresses, and you'll notice a common complaint against the summer season. The heat and the humidity in summers, make for enough of an ordeal to get through whenever you do step out. But on top of that, we ladies also have to worry about the impact of these two elements, on the hairstyle we spent so much time perfecting. Every intricately done hairdo turns into a frizzy, entangled and damp mess about an hour into braving the hot weather outside.
Now that the season of summer is officially upon us, and we have sometime before we need to put up with the hassles of heat and humidity, there's still time to think of possible solutions for this hairy situation. Pun intended. Speaking of solutions, here's a round-up of 5 hot weather hairstyles and super easy up-dos that you can sport when you step out into the summer heat outside.
1. Fishtail Braid
This one is a classic hairstyle, regardless of the weather, but the fact that it keeps your locks away from your face makes it particularly hit during summers. A fishtail braid is much easier to execute than it looks, and ends up leaving you with a delicately elegant hairstyle. If you don't know how to fishtail braid, you can find a bunch of easy to follow online hairstyle tutorials such as this helpful video. The fishtail braid is also great for various occasions, giving you a cutesy, summer-proof hairstyle that you can sport at a cafe and at your workplace with equal ease.
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2. Messy Top Knot
A top knot is one of the easiest and effortless hairstyles one can opt for during the hot weather. It keeps all your locks secured on the crown of your head, and gives you a chic, trendy look, without you spending hours in front of the mirror. The process of creating a messy top knot involves a few steps of putting your hair in a bun, securing it with bobby pins, and pulling out loose strands that frame your face.
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3. Rope Braid Ponytail
This is a great summer hairstyle idea for long hair, especially for those who prefer to sport no-nonsense updos. While the name might sound intimidating, the hairstyle is super easy to create. All you need to do is put your hair in a ponytail, and then braid the ponytail tightly, securing the end with a second rubber band. You can put out a few tendrils to soften the look or pin it all up for an anti-hot-weather hairstyle.
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4. Twisted Side Bun
This hairstyle might be a tad more intricate than the others mentioned thus far, which also makes it the perfect summer up-do to wear for special occasions. Especially when you are in a hurry, need to be somewhere important and don't want to put up with the heat, all at the same time, a twisted side bun can be the saviour of your locks. Again, if you've never tried a twisted side bun before, refer to the plenty of online video tutorials out there, like this one.
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5. Half Down Ponytail
You might have seen a lot of this hairstyle around lately, especially on Instagram. That's because in addition to being in line with the latest hair trends, a half down ponytail is a hairstyle you can achieve with minimal investment of time and effort. You just need to divide your hair into two sections, with one portion in a ponytail and the other portion let loose under your ponytail, at the nape of your neck. Just secure your ponytail, and you're good to go!
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Hot weather locks, now unlocked!
