Low-maintenance hairstyles remain a crowd favorite for their simplicity and ease. Although they are adored all year round, low-maintenance hairstyles are perfect for summertime. The warmer months are filled with humidity and sweat, a combination that doesn’t pair well with any hair texture. Low-maintenance hairstyles reduce the time it takes to revive a look that the hot weather ruined. They simply make life easier and the summer more enjoyable by allowing your hair to be one less thing to worry about.
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Be inspired to switch things up with NaturallyCurly’s top recommendations of 30 low-maintenance styles to try this summer.
1. Pixie Cut
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A short hairdo is always in style for the summer, so a pixie cut is the prime go-to. A pixie cut is typically short on the sides, back, and slightly longer on top with bangs that frame the face.
2. Curly Lob
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Whether a person has curly or wavy hair, a curly lob is a low-maintenance style that works for either type of hair texture. This shoulder-length hairstyle requires only a simple three-step routine that will have you walking out the door in minutes: moose, hair spray, and a little bit of scrunching while the curls air dry throughout the day.
3. Blunt Cut Bob
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A bob is a classic hairstyle that never goes out of season, especially during the summer. Bobs are short haircuts with razor-sharp ends that exude a fierce and feminine look.
4. Curtain Bangs
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Traditional bangs are out, and curtain bangs are in. Instead of covering the entire forehead, curtain bangs are styled away from the face and typically parted in the middle.
5. Spiked High Bun
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Spiked high buns put a twist on the conventional hairstyle. The standout feature of this edgy and fun updo are asymmetrical spikes that stick out from the bun, which can either sit in the middle, low, or high.
6. Braided Bald Head
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The newest hair trend on the Internet is a braided bald head. This protective hairstyle extends a continuous braid around the head’s perimeter to create artistic patterns such as floral or heart designs.
7. Cornrows
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No matter how they’re styled, braids will remain the go-to option for the summer. The hair is braided in rows close to the scalp with the option of adding accessories such as beads, shells, cuffs, and other types of hair jewelry.
8. Tapered Teeny Weeny Afro (TWA)
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Managing a head full of hair can be challenging, no matter the texture. A TWA, or “teeny weeny afro,” involves a stylist completing a low cut that frames the face and either finger coiling or allowing the curls to flourish naturally.
9. High Fade Haircut
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A high fade haircut is a classic style familiar among men at the barbershop. The cut stands out for its shorter hair on the sides and back, which blends into the longer hair on the crown of the head.
10. Buzz Cut
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Men and women are fans of a shaved head. A barber uses clippers to buzz against the grain on the sides of the head and then cuts the hair very low on top.
11. The Mixie
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For a more edgier and stylish look, try a mixie cut. A blend between a pixie cut and mullet, the hairstyle features short bangs, choppy layers, and a combination of short and longer strands.
12. Waves
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Waves are achieved by flattening short curly hair with either a brush or comb and tying it down with a durag. The process creates a ripple-like pattern around the entire head, giving the “wave” effect.
13. Blow Out
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A blowout works for any curly, wavy, or kinky hair texture during the summer. A blowout is achieved by drying the hair into a side part, middle, or desired hairstyle.
14. PigTails
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Pigtails are the perfect updo to help keep a child’s hair out of their face while having fun in the sun. After splitting the hair down the middle, each side is pushed or combed into two high or long ponytails.
15. Mini Twist
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Although people can’t get enough of a good twist out, leaving them in is also an ideal hairstyle that offers versatility. Mini twists involve parting small or medium sections and wrapping the pieces of hair around each other.
16. Puff Balls
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Puff balls will never get old for kids or adults. After parting the hair down the middle, each side is brushed into two puffs and secured with a scrunchie or hair tie.
17. Crochet Braids
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Crochet braids reduce the time it takes to get braids. After corn rowing the hair, the individual braids are attached with a crochet needle, giving the appearance of the traditional hairstyle.
18. Bantu Knots
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Bantu knots are a fun, low-maintenance hairstyle that requires minimal effort. After parting the hair, twist the sections until a knot forms.
19. Shag
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A shag haircut was made for wavy or curly hair. Often preferred for those with longer hair, a razor cuts the hair in long layers to give a shaggy appearance.
20. Half-Up, Half-Down
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A half-up, half-down hairstyle is versatile for any hair type or texture. It is typically achieved by splitting the hair horizontally and placing the top section in a ponytail or bun while the back remains down.
21. Quiff
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A quiff haircut is created with the back and sides of the head shaved down, while a portion of hair is left on top.
22. French Braids
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Although they may be tricky at first, French braids are worth the effort. After splitting the hair down the middle, divide each section into three parts and start weaving the pieces together to form a braid that feeds into each other.
23. Braided Man Bun
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The protective style starts off with two or several French braids or cornrows. Then, those braids are gathered into a ponytail and twisted until a bun forms.
24. Space Buns
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This fun and simple hair idea is bound to receive tons of compliments. After parting the hair vertically and brushing or combing each side into two ponytails, wrap the ponytails until a bun begins to shape.
25. Bubble Bob
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The versatility is endless for bob hairstyles. The bubble bob is achieved by cutting the hair in layers and curling the ends of the hair inward to create a curve.
26. Crown Braid
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The first step to creating a crown braid is parting the hair down the middle and braiding each section on the side of the head. The final steps are placing each braid on the head and securing it with bobby pins.
27. Sleek Bun
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To get the ultimate slick-back bun, the best method is to start with a middle parting and brush that section into a ponytail. Then, grab the remainder of the hair, brush those sections into the same ponytail, and wrap it until a bun shapes.
28. Flip Bob
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The return of this vintage hairstyle stands out from the average bob because the ends of the hair are flipped upwards rather than the traditional blunt cut or razor-sharp ends.
29. Bubble Braids
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This playful hairstyle features putting the hair in a ponytail with elastic hair ties spread throughout. Teasing each section where the hair tie is placed creates the bubble effect.
30. Curly Pixie Cut
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A curly pixie cut is similar to the traditional style. Instead of styling relaxed hair, this pixie cut embraces natural textures by using products to help activate a person’s curl pattern.
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