5 Hairstyles that Beat The Heat!
Summer is officially here. Just because the weather is heating up, doesn’t mean we have to! I’ve done some research and came up with a few hairstyles that are easiest to style and hold up well in heat and humidity. For those of you looking to cut your hair this summer after trying a few new wig styles that you like, try something below. They’re low-maintanence styles that you can basically finger comb in the morning and head out the door without too much product.
Chin-Length Layers:
This style is best for flat, limp hair. By having chin-length hair, you’ll decrease the weight and allow the hair to be lighter and more voluminous. For fine hair, humidity tends to flatten and worsen the texture providing for lifeless locks. Try a bob cut with subtle layering around the face. Jennifer Goodwin is pictured below with a classic chin-length bob. If your hair tends to be extra limp, be sure to increase the texturing around the ends of the hair. This will create more movement and life in your hair. The cut is also natural and easy to style. You can use a light styling cream when your hair is half dry to create more volume. Lightly tousling your hair and finger combing it through should be just enough styling to give you a relaxed and not over-done look for summer.
Photo Courtey of Richard Miller / Loud & Clear
Side-Swept Bangs:
Teraji Henson shows off a cute bob with side-swept bangs. In the heat, bangs that are side-swept won’t stick oddly to your forehead. This works well for mostly thinner hair or straight hair. If your hair is wavy or curly, it’s probably best to stay with long layers.
Photo Courtesy of Peter Brooker/Rex USA
Rockstar Pixie:
Needless to say, short hair is probably the easiest to take care of in any weather. It’s especially true in hot weather. Not only is a pixie cut easy to roll out of bed with, this style can withstand any climate conditions. Even if it’s windy, humid and scorching hot, you’ll be able to vacation in the Bahamas carefree knowing your hair is looking great even when messy. Rihanna’s hair below is slightly asymmetrical in cut. This style works for any texture of hair be it wavy and thick, or fine and straight. This is definitely not a cut for the shy.
Photo Courtesy of Andy Fossum/ Startracksphoto.com
Long Layers:
When you can’t beat them, join them! Anyone with naturally wavy or curly hair knows what a mess hot weather can be for his/her hair. Warm weather and humidity tends to make more textured hair frizzy. To prevent this, add smoothing serum to your hair and leave your curls/waves loose. The density of longer layers will help weigh down the rest of the locks and help you a achieve a more naturally flowing look.
Photo Courtey of Ariel Ramerez/Landov
Shag:
The new modern shag with heavy bangs is also a good cut for summer. This is best for hair that’s fine that tends to flatten and lose life during humidity. The cut allows for the hair to retain volume during intense heat and humidity. The layers also allow for a sleeker look when they help smooth down hairs with the density added by the layers. If you haven’t used our face shape guide, you’ll find when using that that this shag cut is suitable for most face shapes. With face framing layers, you can rarely go wrong.
Photo Courtesy of Jim Spellman/WireImage.com
