Still rocking a rotation of hair down, in a bun held together by two pencils, and a side braid? Us too, and it’s about time we mix things up! We’ve scoured the web for the hottest summer hairstyles, from beachy waves to top knots, with a whole lot of braids in between. Be sure to let us know which looks are your favorite in the comments below.
1. Big Booty Bouffant: This va-va-voom look is a great way to wear your hair down with an extra oomph. (via Bobby Glam)
2. The Top Knot: You don’t have to put a sock in it to create your own fluffy top knot. (via Running on Happiness)
3. Fishtail Friendship Braid: How fun is this? It’s a friendship bracelet in your hair! (via A Beautiful Mess)
4. Messy Rope Braid Headband: Loving this boho braided look. Now, if only two bobby pins would actually hold my hair back… 😉 (via Love Maegan)
5. Fishtail Braid Up Do: Add a little pizzazz to your next up do by adding a braid or two on the side. (via Brit + Co.)
6. The Faux Bob: Long-haired ladies love to play the faux bob trick, especially in the summertime. (via A Beautiful Mess)
7. Waterfall Braid: The waterfall braid is one of those braids that has about 10 gold medals on Pinterest, and we love it. (via Once Wed)
8. Flat Iron Braids to Make Waves: Want consistent waves? Braid your hair into 5 braids and use a flat iron to create waves. Win! (via Brit + Co.)
9. Vintage Curls + Messy Side Pony: We love any hair-down look that can easily transfer into a side pony. (via The Every Girl)
10. Fancy Side Braid: With a little backcombing and teasing, you can turn a regular old side braid into a fancy statement style. (via Brit + Co.)
11. Dip Dyed Pink Hair: Yowza! That is some hot pink hair! If you’re feeling bold, the dip dye is definitely a cool option. (via Oh So Pretty)
12. Fishtail Accent Piece: Add a braid or two and leave your hair down for a little more texture. (via Brit + Co.)
13. Hair Chalk: Did you know that you can use chalk to add color to your hair? For real. (via Brit + Co.)
14. Banded Chignon: It’s surprisingly easy to use a headband to create a gorgeous chignon. (via Camille Styles)
15. Triangle Side Comb Accent: Another bit of hair tool trickery, you can also use an embellished side comb to create a whole bunch of different looks. (via Brit + Co.)
16. Waterfall Braid Bun: What happens when a waterfall braid grows up? 😉 A waterfall up-do! (via Once Wed)
17. Flat Iron Curls: This tutorial shows you two ways to use a flat iron to curl and wave your hair. (via A Beautiful Mess)
18. Sea Salt Waves: Dying for the ocean-kissed look but no plans to get to the water anytime soon? Create your own sea salt spray and crunch it up. (via Free People)
19. Side Chignon: This side chignon is simply, beautiful, and utterly romantic. (via Martha Stewart Weddings)
20. French Braid Top Knot: Upgrade your top knot by braiding it up from the bottom. So cool! (via Brit + Co.)
21. Bohemian Braids: (via Sherri’s Step to Style)
22. Pretzel Braid: This pretzel braid is a no-fuss way of keeping your hair up at weddings, cocktail parties, and other outdoor events. (A Cup of Jo)
23. Side Twist Fishtail Braid: We love the fishtail accent here in this one. (via Running on Happiness)
24. Romantic Up Do: Curling your hair makes it way easier to pin up to create dos like this one. (via 100 Layer Cake)
25. Half and Half: This feels beautifully retro, and we like it. (via Martha Stewart Weddings)
26. Bow Bun: How cute is this bow bun? (via Running on Happiness)
27. Mermaid Tail Braid: This is two side braids pinned together. We love the width and mermaid-inspired look. (via A Cup of Jo)
28. DIY Hair Headband: If you’ve got long locks, check out this tutorial to turn your hair into a headband. (via Brit + Co.)
source: www.brit.co
