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What Does Hot Weather Do to Curly Hair?
Everybody loves the sunshine, right? I mean, what’s not to love about endless blue skies, scorching, sunny days, and picnics in the park? While most of us look forward to glorious summers, there’s no denying that the heat can wreak havoc with our curls. But worry not, we’ve got 7 easy-to-achieve curly hairstyles for summer that will not only keep you cool, but keep your curls protected and frizz-free.
7 Curly Hairstyle Ideas for Summer
The sun is a powerful source of life, which provides us with a plethora of benefits, both physically and psychologically. However, due to the potency of the sun, the humidity and UV rays it emits can be quite damaging to our curls, causing the hair to become dry and damaged, and the scalp to be inflamed.
While these issues can be a nuisance, there are steps you can take to minimize the damage caused by sun exposure. From keeping curls hydrated, applying a hair protectant spray, using anti-frizz products and hydrating products, not to mention taking a break from heat styling – these are just a few precautions you can take to prevent your curls from drying out.
Choosing summer-proof hairstyles that are not only practical but look gorgeous too, will ensure that your curls remain in perfect condition, allowing you to enjoy all the magic that summer offers. Read below for some of the best summer hairstyles for curly hair.
1. High Ponytail
A high ponytail is always a good idea. Quick, easy and practical, this staple look is especially versatile, allowing you to effortlessly go from the office to after-work drinks without missing a beat. Extra style tip: pull your curly ponytail through a cap to protect your hair and scalp and exude casual chic.
2. Space Buns
Space buns are the epitome of cute and modern, but they serve a practical purpose, too: they help to keep your curls protected and away from your face and neck. Save this style for your next summer scorching day.
3. Messy Bun
A messy bun is the ultimate chic, undone look that is the epitome of ‘cool girl, off duty’. Thankfully, it’s also super easy to achieve, too. The trick is not to overthink it. Gather your curls into a high ponytail and tease out tendrils while securing with bobby pins.
4. Pineapple Ponytail
A style staple for curly girls; the pineapple ponytail will never let you down on those warm, summer days. This style also requires minimal effort to achieve you simply brush your hair up on top of your crown, secure it with hairpins, and allow your curls to fall freely. This classic look is a great option as it keeps curls contained while also allowing your hair and scalp to breathe.
5. Sectioned Braids
Wearing your hair in sectioned braids, with or without added extensions, is the ultimate summer protective style, and there is a reason why many of us return to this style every summer. With your hair tucked away in braids, braids help reduce daily manipulation and minimize exposure to environmental stressors, including sun and heat. It also means your hair stays neat for a long period of time, making sectioned braids the ideal, practical, low maintenance option for a summer style.
6. Silk Scarf Updo
Wanna know how to upgrade summer hairstyles like messy buns, ponytails and pineapple updos? By simply tying a silk scarf around your stunning style creation. This hair styling cheat code not only enables you to look uber stylish but also offers your curls extra protection by shielding them from the sun.
7. Slicked Back
Think only those with waves or straight hair can achieve a slicked back look? Think again. You can absolutely achieve this style as a curly or coily girl by ensuring you apply a curl gel with an extreme hold to keep your style in place. Curlsmith offers a wide range of curly hair gels, providing impeccable hold for your styles, without compromising on the health of your hair.
Curly Styles for the Win
Ultimately, styling your curls during the summer is about ease and practicality, more than rigid rules and lengthy hair routines. Embrace your curls, and the unpredictability of your texture (humidity, anyone?), and have fun while allowing your hair to shapeshift in any manner it sees fit. Curlsmith has an expansive range of gourmet products to help you achieve your summer looks, specifically curated for your curls, coils and waves.
