Summer is here and it’s time to kick back and enjoy life. Whether you’re looking forward to two weeks on the beach, getting ready to party away those long summer nights or just enjoying time spent with friends in your home town, you’ll want to look your best. There are no excuses for hiding away your hair behind big collars, hats or scarves. It’s time to let it shine.
Getting a new haircut can be the perfect way to spruce up your summer image. Why not take the opportunity to try out a new look? It will get old friends looking at you in a new way, and if you try one of these sensational summer styles, you’re bound to get attention.
The summer bob
The bob is back this year – in a big way. A strong cut like this, which flatters the jawline and can be adjusted to show off your cheekbones whatever their shape, is always a winner, but never more so than when you combine it with a strong colour. The latest generation of dyes allows you to pick from some striking shades, or use a high gloss conditioner to bring out the best in your natural shade.
Particularly hot for 2016 are lopsided bobs, and bobs with spiky ends, bringing a contemporary edge to this classic look. Combine them with dark eye make-up or that perfect pair of shades and you’ll really be turning heads.
The dishevelled look
As the super-sleek looks of the past few years begin to look past their sell by date, it time to rough it up a bit with styles that bring out the texture in your hair – or add some. Uneven layers are a particularly popular way to achieve this look, especially in longer hair, and if you hair is short then you can pick up hair extensions from a place like Hair Planet to get on board with this edgy new look. Long locks lifted into shape by some gentle backcombing at the top can give you a wild look that’s ideal for the party scene. If you really don’t like the idea of long hair in summer, don’t worry – tousled short hair is in too. Talk to your stylist to find the right cut for your face, then add hairspray and rub with a towel to create the lift that will liven up your look.
Bangs are back
You can find the perfect frame for your face this summer with the return of what the Americans call bangs – otherwise known as a fringe. This very feminine style flatters almost every woman and the good news this time around is that you don’t have to go for the full on Rockabilly look to be in style. Even an inch-long fringe suits the trend, and this gives you a lot of flexibility when it comes to altering your current style. If you don’t like the idea of hair sticking to your forehead in the summer heat, ask your stylist for a lightly feathered fringe, then add hairspray and bend it backwards with a brush so that it curls slightly as it falls forwards.
Love your curls
Straight hair has been the dominant trend for almost a decade now, but this summer, curls are set to make it big. Wide-cut bobs that flatter the eyes and cheekbones are one way to go, but the hottest styles simply let those curls tumble, with glossy conditioner giving them plenty of shine. It’s great news for women with naturally curly hair who are tired of restraining it. Anyone with thick hair should consider what a perm could do for them as these styles are a fantastic way to show off your hair and feel sexy and feminine. They look particularly striking when combined with a short dress or a pencil skirt, so that the width of the hair contrasts with slender legs, each drawing attention to the other.
As you may already have noticed, this summer’s styles have one thing in common – they’re easy to look after. This is great news when you’re heading off on holiday. You won’t need a bag full of bottles to maintain them, and when you get up in the morning you’ll only need five minutes to get them into shape before you go. When the sun is out, the weather is warm and you’re ready to enjoy life, it’s great to know that your hair is ready too, and that you’re looking good for summer
