Hair Stylist’s Share Sexy Summer Hair Tips

Photo: Lesley Bohm, Makeup/Hair/Styling:Tamara Gold, Model: Kate Keegan-Cook

Simple Summer Tresses

Summer is a time for major hair frizz and faded color from too much fun in the sun and dips in the chlorine. Your hair doesn’t have to be the enemy and fight you every single day. (We love the idea of follicle harmony during times of humidity.) Yes, the two of you can happily co-exist with bounce, shine and luster even when it’s 99 degrees in the shade. How can you have chic, tamed tresses during the hot summer months?

TRY THESE HOT STYLE …
AND STYLIST SECRETS TO GET THEM!

INSTEAD OF FIGHTING YOUR HAIR WITH CONSTANT BLOWOUTS, OPT FOR A LOW CHIC BUN.

It’s a low maintenance way to combat your frizz and look pulled together. I love a loose, twisted bun put together with a few bobby pins. Look season-perfect by leaving it loose and a little off center. Wispy bangs should hang out and look like you just got out of that Mustang convertible even if you drive a Mom SUV with the windows up.

LAUREN CONRAD HAS THE RIGHT IDEA WHEN IT COMES TO CUTE BRAIDS

Do them low and link them with a ponytail. Remember that braids have no age limit and you won’t be carded for wearing them over the age of 12; wear them proudly under a cute baseball cap, too, with shorts, the right length for your body, and you’ve got the perfect outfit for running around town on the weekend.

THINK HAIR ACCESSORIES

For under $5, you can find bright, fun headbands at Target and other discount stores. “Forever 21 had all sorts of playful headbands and color hair ties. Color is key for this summer when it comes to hair accessories.” says Nelly Mollison,, a hairstylist and makeup artist atthe Argyle Salon & Spa in Hollywood.

INVEST IN A PROFESSIONAL BLOWOUT

If you do have a special occasion or event to attend this summer, then make sure to get that movie star hair that will turn heads! Schedule a blow dry when you really need to wear your hang long, natural and lovely. Tell your stylist to skip the gunky hair spray and please don’t load you down with product. This way you can take a flat iron the next day and run it over your locks to get them picture-perfect again. Also, invest in a silk pillowcase and sleep on it after a blowout. It will leave your tresses in perfect post-salon nirvana. Don’t be afraid to take out your favorite round brush and re-blow-dry the parts that may have a few wrinkles. Just don’t “wet” any part of your hair. And, be careful in the shower. Wear a shower cap.

WHAT ABOUT BOB?

Yes, you could get a nice bob job for the summer and save yourself all that blow-drying time.  There are several versions of this classic style, chose one that will suit your face shape and lifestyle. Just remember that you might want it longer again for fall and it only grows about half an inch a month. Don’t have cutter’s remorse.

Color Your Hair Beautiful

You’ll may want to lighten up in more ways than just your attitude this summer. It might time to investigate a little “sun kissed blonde” highlights in your life. These will give you a bright pop around your gorgeous face! Go almost Nordic. If your darker, go light brown to dark blonde. A few highlights aren’t a big change, but they will liven up your face and soften your entire look during the summer.

A few extra-credit tips:

Ask your stylist about Balayage Highlights – a French free hand hair painting technique.  I just had the most amazing Balayage experience with the Master,  Hair Color Specialist, Susie Morris. at the Argyle Salon & Spa.

Susie shared a few color options for the summer…

If you have dark brown hair then try chestnut whips- paint the highlights on the ends and halfway down for a soft, elegant look.
If you’re a redhead then you’ll want some vibrant punch for the summer. Try a pretty copper base color, which will be warm and shiny. Remember to wash less, so you don’t mute the color as time wears on.

AFRAID OF THE IDEA OF A COLOR CHANGE?

Give yourself a treat by going into the salon and asking for a nice glossy treatment, which should run about $30 to $50. It’s amazing at the end of a color treatment or on untreated hair as the final coat that add Hollywood shine and brilliance.