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28 Hairstyles for Men to Try This Summer

Explore a variety of stylish hairstyles for men this summer.
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28 Hairstyles for Men to Try This Summer
By Daniella Johnson · Updated June 21, 2024

Hair care is not just for women. Summer is in full swing, and changing your hair is equally important as finding the perfect outfit—no matter the occasion.

Luckily for men with bouncy curls, long tresses, or luscious locks, they can try a wide variety of styles throughout the summer to stay fly while protecting their hair from the harsh humidity. 

Men looking for new ways to style their hair are in luck; here are 28 hairstyles to try this summer season:

Braided Styles

1. Stitch Braids 

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Stitch parting, complimented by a snake design, offers a fresh look for a hairdo that will never go out of style. 

2. Tribal Cornrows

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Sleek tribal cornrows long enough to fit into a ponytail are perfect for men with long tresses on top and fades on the sides. 

3. Diamond Part Pop Smoke Braids

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These diamond-parted pop smoke braids provide clients with an innovative take on a New York classic.

4. Kaimikaze Braids

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Men searching for intricate designs will love the kamikaze braid design because it creates an explosive pattern of braids; this style can also be done in a twist.

5. Versace Braids

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Versace braids put the ‘style’ in hairstyle, these braids are inspired by the luxury brand fit for any man equip with a fresh outfit for the night.

6. Fishbone Braids

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Long-lasting fishbone braids create an elaborate pattern, woven into as many cornrows as desired. 

7. Jumbo Plaits

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Jumbo plaits are the epitome of a quick and simple style, with luscious curls parted into juicy plaits that are perfect for any texture in any season. 

8. French Braids

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French braids is a must-try style for the summer season, this easy hairdo looks sleek regardless of hair texture and is bound to frame the face nicely. 

9. Reverse cornrows

These trendy braids are sure to gather compliments; reverse cornrows are good for keeping hair off the neck during the summer heat.

Twist Styles 

10. Triangle Part Two Strand Twist 

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Triangle Two Strand Twist is a dynamically stylish twist on stereotypical box parts.

11. Invisible Locs

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This style is perfect for men wanting to try locs without the commitment. 

12. Two Strand Twist with Stitch Braids

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A taper and line-up, complimented by sleek stitch braids, are perfect for pulling the hair back into a head full of breathable mini twists. 

13. Flat Twist

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Simple flat twists are a quick protective style and can be innovated with dynamic parting for men with thick hair. 

14. Bantu Knots

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Curly kings will love styling their hair in Bantu Knots to keep their hair off their necks during the summer heat; the knots can be taken down to reveal voluminous curls afterward. 

15. Box twist with extensions 

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Box twist styled into barrels showcases the versatility of twist and is another alternative for men wanting to try loc-inspired hairstyles. 

Loc Styles 

16. Barrel Twist 

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Men with locs can pull their hair back and show their face in the summer sun with a classic barrel twist. 

17. Top Knot

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Up-do’s are a summertime must, and locs of any length will look fashionable in a loc top knot ponytail. 

18. Fishtail Ponytail

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Fishtail ponytails provide an elegant and intricate take on a low ponytail, making it an ideal style for a night out this season.

19. Three Strand Twist with Barrel Ends

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Those rocking medium length locs can never go wrong with three strand twist, the combination helps make their scalp more breathable complimented by stylish barrel knot ends. 

20. Jumbo Ropes with Broom Tips

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Risk takers will love this edgy take on jumbo twist, broom tip spiked ends are sure to be a head turner.

21. Loc Spirals

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These bold loc spirals create a breathable, dynamic design without invoking the typical twist and ponytail style bases. 

22. Loc Bun

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Keeping locs out of sight and out of mind during summer heat waves is easy to achieve with a low bun. 

23. Plaited Half-up, Half-down

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The classic half-up, half-down style will never disappoint and can be achieve through locs, plaits as well as twist.

Loose Natural Styles 

24. Finger Coils

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Finger coils are the ultimate wash day style, quickly achievable through the leave-in, oil and cream method. This easy hairdo is ideal for men on the go.

25. High-top Comb Coils 

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Comb coils take finger coils to new heights. Men with thick tresses will enjoy these corkscrew curls, regardless of texture.

26. Slicked Back Low Ponytail

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This classic, sleek style is suitable for any occasion. 

27. Messy bun with a taper fade 

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Men with fresh line-ups and no motivation to style their curls are in luck, messy buns will never go out of fashion. 

28. Head wrap 

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Turban headwraps are perfect for those summer days when styling bouncy curls or kinky coils is simply too much.

Contrary to popular belief, men can try the same variety of hairstyles as women. When was the last time a man in your life tried a different hairstyle? 

Try one of the featured styles, post a picture, and tag @naturallycurly on Instagram to show us your new summer style!

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