great styles for Summer

Easy, No-Blow-Dryer-Required Hairstyles

If you're like us and you hit snooze many more times than you should, these get-up-and-go 'dos will have you out the door in a flash. Plus, they're great for summer when the last thing you need to add to your day is more heat. Want to see which style suits you best?

The Obvious: Short hair is a no-brainer during hot summer months and is a breeze to manage — you just wake up and go.

The Ballerina Bun: Late for a presentation? No problem. This sophisticated updo is easy to achieve:

Step 1: Brush hair and pull into a high ponytail on top of your head.

Step 2: Secure with an elastic or a scrunchie.

Step 3: Twist the tail around the hair tie and secure with a few bobby pins.

  

The Braid

We love  Gwyneth Paltrow's style not only keeps her hair out of her face but off her neck as well.

 

The Ponytail

Jennifer Hudson amplifies an otherwise boring ponytail with mega-blunt bangs. This style works well when you want to look chic without a ton of effort. Want to bang it out without the long-term commitment? Try ones that clip in.

The Accessory

Whether you're on vacation or running late, take a hair cue from ScarJo — headbands are an easy hot-weather accessory to keep your hair off of your face. We suggest choosing one that's no more than a quarter-of-an-inch thick so you don't end up looking like you're in a commercial for face cleansers.

The Side Bun:  Sure, pulling your second-day hair into a bun seems like an obvious choice, but this side style is so chic it was the perfect pick for Elizabeth Reaser on the red carpet. The trick to this style is to pull the ends of your hair through the bun before pinning into place.