Beach weather is here, which means the right hair color and complimentary style are to be considered. Summer hairstyles and colors are all about feeling light and natural, with no major upkeep. Here are the top 5 hair trends that will leave you confident in your brand new summer look! By Gina Velasco
The Bob
Long hair can leave your neck and shoulders soaked with sweat, leaving your hair either frizzy or thin. This can become a huge annoyance in the summer, but not if you’re sporting the cutting-edge “bob”. With this cut, your neck and shoulders will only be feeling the cool-summer breeze, while looking edgy and chic. Zendaya rocked this amazing cut with bangs recently at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Box Braids, Locs and Senegalese Twist Braids
Versatility is key when looking for a new hairstyle. Box Braids, Locs and Senegalese Twists are exquisite styles that can be worn playful to elegant. Whether you’re wearing your hair up in a regal bun or parted to the side, you will stand out from the crowd. Zoe Kravitz set the trend first by rocking this throwback box braids style a few years ago, while lookalike mom Lisa Bonet has been sporting natural locs for more than a decade. Gabrielle Union recently turned heads on the red carpet in beautiful Senegalese twists at the 2016 BET Awards.
The Flamboyage
A blend of ombre and belayage, the flamboyage is the quintessential summer look! This color treatment enhances your natural hair color, mixing bright and saturated hues together. All you need is one treatment and your natural highlights are set for the rest of Summer! Chrissy Tiegen is a fan of the flamboyage, giving her dewy skin a natural glow.
Natural Curls
If your hair is more on the curly side, let it be! The last thing you want to do is straighten your hair with the heat it’s already enduring from the Summer sun. If frizz becomes an issue, coconut oil is the perfect remedy to smooth it out, providing your curls with a healthy bounce. Beyonce shows off her natural curls on the cover of Elle.
Top Knot
An effortless hairstyle that will show off your cheekbones in the most flattering way is the sexy and sleek Top Knot. No more messy buns, as the top knot accomplishes a low-key, yet chic look. Karreuche edged up her top knot updo with cornrows at the American Music Awards.
