72 Fabulous Ideas for Summer Hair Inspiration ...

By Jennifer • Jul 14, 2014 • MD

Whether you need a fancy new updo or an everyday style you love, here's a little summer hair inspiration to get you motivated to try a new cut, color, or style - or all three! Which of these summer hair photos will you love best? Let's find out.

1. Highlights

Highlights Via New Images - TinyPic - ...
This is the perfect summer hair color, a darker base with bright highlights. I love how they look with the loose beach-y waves!

4. Boho Band

Boho Band Via lockerz.com
Grab your fave elastic headband, section and twist your hair int eh back, and tuck into the back of the headband. Gorgeous!

Embrace your individuality and transform your look by trying out a unique shade. Did you know that green hair is associated with nature, creativity, and growth? So go ahead, experiment with this bold hair color to represent a new phase in your life, waiting to blossom like a fresh spring leaf.

5. Pretty Braid Waves

Pretty Braid Waves Via HOW DOOOO THIS! on The ...
Braid damp hair before bed, then remove the braid and finger-comb in the morning. Re-braid just the crown on one or both sides. Done!

6. Ombre

Ombre Via pretty little things
Ombre is still on trend, and I love this less-obvious version!

7. Side Braid

Side Braid Via Beautiful Braids...
Messy side braid meet low pony, fastened with a daisy band. Love it!

8. Lighter Color

Lighter Color Via Beauty
Mary Kate (or Ashley's?) summer color is still brunette, but lighter on top. Love!

9. Lace Band

Lace Band Via Hair Heaven
Another take of the boho band "tuck" updo.

10. Hair Scarf

Hair Scarf Via rikshaw design
What a great way to use your favorite scarves! Easy and pretty, perfect for a day of shopping to buy more scarves!

11. Auburn Hair Blonde Highlights

Auburn Hair Blonde Highlights Via I love this. I want ...
The perfect summertime strawberry blonde, with long layers. Love it!

13. Cuteness

Cuteness Via Sammydress (sammydress)
Start at one side, braid back, then make a messy topknot and call it a day.

16. Loose Waves

Loose Waves Via blonde ombre • pretty
Loving the loose waves and the brunette-to-blonde ombre color.

18. Nice

Nice Via maro-nicethings.blogspot.gr
Braided at the crown, then loose waves. This would be a pretty bridesmaid style for summer, wouldn't it?

19. Knot

Knot Via 15 υπέροχα καλοκαιρινά χτενίσματα - ...
I'm not sure which I love more, the loose knot updo or that gorgeous crochet neckline.

20. Braids

Braids Via beauty
French braid on each side, then a side fishtail braid to finish.

21. Short Cut

Short Cut Via 4 Easy Summer Hair Styles
What a cute short cut! I love that blonde color, too. Wash, finger comb, spray, and go. Easy!

22. Salt Spray

Salt Spray Via June 2013 | Hair By ...
If you haven't used a beach-waves spray yet, what are you waiting for?

23. Highlights

Highlights Via Be Inspired
All of the gorgeous summer hair elements in one 'do: layered bob, ombre highlights, beach-ready waves.

24. Beach Waves

Beach Waves Via Sunny strands: Beat the heat ...
Longer version of the beach-y waves - love it! It looks like she used a flat iron instead of a round curling wand.

25. SLeek

SLeek Via For me
Sleek is still in. Love the caramel highlights, and that fantastic shine!

27. Beach Look

Beach Look Via Hair envy
It's a twist, not a braid, and I love it! Perfect for the beach.

28. Baseball Cap

Baseball Cap Via Where Did U Get That ...
A side braid tucked into your boyfriend's favorite baseball cap, perfect for a backyard BBQ.

32. J-Law

J-Law Via 20 Popular Short Haircuts for ...
This is Jennifer Lawrence's pixie from last summer, but it's still so cute! Wash, add product, and finer-brush forward.

36. 3-colour Dip Dyed Extensions

3-colour Dip Dyed Extensions Via Items similar to Custom listing ...
I'm not bold enough to try this for real, but these extensions are a fun, commitment-free way to try the trend!

39. Classic

Classic Via Box No. 216: June 2012
Blonde highlights and soft, subtle waves - date night!

42. Braided Bangs

Braided Bangs Via hair
Start at one side, above your ear, and braid your way to the next side. Fasten with a pretty barrette, and you're done!

43. Katharine McPhee's Wavy Bob

Katharine McPhee's Wavy Bob Via Celebrity
She's got the best hair, hasn't she? It's so effortless but elegant!

46. All Summer

All Summer Via shop.serveusers.com
There's so much summer style inspiration here, aside from the long, loose waves! Love the shirt, coral nails and lips, and sunglasses!

49. Seeing Stars

Seeing Stars Via Tropical Vacation Inspiration: 100 Photos ...
What a cute summer headband! Wear it like this, or twist the ends of your hair and tuck them up at the back.

50. Lovely!

Lovely! Via my lovely.
I'd add in a few more braids. I love this style, and that floral-print dress!

51. Ashley Benson

Ashley Benson Via Yahoo Health
Bed head meets summer 'do - loving this color, too!

52. Summer Glam

Summer Glam Via 60 Summer Hair Ideas From ...
Quite fancy - maybe lose a few of those rhinestones, but very deco and very 20s chic.

54. Sex Appeal

Sex Appeal Via The Best of Summer Hair ...
Perfectly sexy and effortless. Finger comb upside down, then spray the roots and you're done.

55. Rollers

Rollers Via Hairstyles
Two words: hot rollers. Leave on til cool, then flip upside down, finger-comb, spray, and you're done.

56. Barrette

Barrette Source
So pretty! I love this delicate little barrette! Loving the highlights, too.

58. Braided Beads

Braided Beads Via vynfshop.com
Who knew your favorite strand of beads could double as a hair accent? Just braid it in, loosely, and be careful taking it out at the end of the day.

59. Pretty Ombré

Pretty Ombré Via Google
A more extreme ombre effect - so gorgeous!

60. At the Beach

At the Beach Via beautyhigh.com
Love the crochet bikini top, the delicate necklace, and the gorgeous fishtail braid.

61. Sleek

Sleek Via pinterest.com
What a pretty color, and what shine! That's a great long-bob for summer, especially with the side-swept bangs.

62. Long Braid

Long Braid Via Our Guide to Gorgeous Summer ...
So easy! Make a high ponytail then braid it and fasten with an elastic that matches your hair color.

65. Little Braid

Little Braid Via Art Symphony: Summer Hair
Her hair is so pin-straight and sleek, so it looks amazing against that delicate little braid. So sweet!

67. Loose Braid

Loose Braid Via

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  • Annamaria

    2014-07-16T15:26:33.684Z

    waterfall braid, pretty braid waves, ombre and side braid are my faves!!
  • Megan

    2014-07-14T15:08:38.819Z

    The styles were beautiful but a vast majority of them were only for straight to wavy hair. I think there should have at least been a little more hair styles for very curly and natural hair.
  • Hair

    2014-12-06T02:15:43.372Z

    Where do you buy the boho head chain
  • Megan

    2014-07-14T15:08:51.256Z

    The styles were beautiful but a vast majority of them were only for straight to wavy hair. I think there should have at least been a little more hair styles for very curly and natural hair.
  • Megan

    2014-08-18T03:32:29.062Z

    I agree Megan!
  • Sparklylady75

    2014-07-14T21:59:20.914Z

    That was Mary kate & the other one was Mónica Cruz not Penelope ;) by the way love this post it's inspirational :*
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