All year long, we see the Instagram caption “long hair, don’t care.” You know when you really do care though? When it is 94-degrees with 100 percent humidity. That’s when you begin to wish “head shaved, summer saved” was a thing.
Luckily, there are a few go-to hairstyles that solve the warm weather dilemma without having to grab a razor. Whether you opt for a more classic style or the elevated version, here are three of our favorite hairstyles to save your look and sanity this summer.
PIGTAILS
Classic: Pigtail braids
Article by Maggie Manning
Elevated: Bun braids
Article by Sierra Cornter
BRAIDED UP-DOS
Classic: Milkmaid braid
Article by Alicia Frazer
Updated: Braided low bun
Article by Jesse Fallon
BUNS
Classic: Tight top knot
Article by Emily Lebsock
Elevated: Half-up, half down top knot
Article by Ally Scandolo