Summer is here, in full force! As the temperature rises , so does my frustration with my hair.  I’m growing my hair out and having it down, around my neck, is driving me nuts.    In response, I’ve found some pretty, some romantic, and some easy hairstyles that are perfect for summer.  I.E. away from your neck and face.

The French Braid

First off is the French Braid.  Since I just learned how to French braid from this video, I’ve been kind of obsessed!  It’s a simple style that you can tailor to your own style.  You can make it as tight or loose as you want.

Simply French

For an interesting take on the regular French Braid, tuck the end of the braid up under your hair and secure with bobby pins.

My hair was dry and straight.  It might work a little easier with some texture spray to keep away flyaways.  The hardest part was the braid itself. Roll up the ends and the band of your braid underneath and pin.

Cascade of a Braid

For another style with a French braid, braid it across the back of your head. No, not your forehead; the back of your head.   It’s called the waterfall braid. Here’s the tutorial from Love, Maegan!

And here’s a more descriptive tutorial from Cute Girls Hairstyles (it was a tad easier for me). I think this look is fantastic for long hair…which I’m working on growing.  But layers might make it more difficult.  It isn’t for the faint of heart.   It’s difficult but worth trying. This was my third try and I just braided it straight into a low side pony.

Non Boring Ponytails

Ponytails never go out of style. But they can get repetitive and boring.  Here’s a few with some interest!

A Messy Pony

This messy pony is perfect for almost any length hair.  If you have shorter hair, skip pulling it into a pony. With a simple broken down picture tutorial AND written instructions, it is easy to accomplish.

This took no time at all.  The hardest part was the backcombing.  To make it easier, spray with a light mist of hairspray first.  I also have more bobby pins than I wanted, but my layers kept popping out so they had to be pinned.   This is an easy, off the face, style that still has lots of volume.

A Knotty Pony

This style from The Beauty Department is a knotted version of a side pony.  It also included a simple broken down picture tutorial along with written instructions!

I might never wear a regular side pony tail again! This is another longer hair style;  I felt my hair was almost too short.  My “left over” tail wasn’t very long so I tucked it underneath with a bobby pin.  BONUS:  Hubs said he really liked this style the best!

Beachy Wavy Hair

Wavy Hair for summer is easy and pretty for summer.  Its not exactly up and out of your face but when pulled into a pony, it still looks fantastic!

If you want to use a curling iron to achieve this look, this one includes pictures!  To avoid heat,  apply Garnier Fructise Style “Wonder Waves” Wave Defining Mousse to wet hair and start scrunching hair.  When hair is about 1/2 way air dried, spritz Fekkai Marine Summer Hair Beach Waves throughout hair and keep scrunching.  Let hair completely dry and style into desired hairstyle. Here’s the result on my hair:

All of these styles are going to be summer go-to’s for my hair. What are your favorite hair do’s this summer?