Our Top 3 Summer Hair Trend Picks
When summer arrives, it’s a natural moment to refresh your hair — something that looks good in the heat, holds up at a wedding or festival, and feels easier to live with on warm days. Here are the three summer looks our Abingdon stylists are recommending most this season, and how to make each one work for you.
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The half-up style: Half-up sits perfectly between casual and polished, which is exactly why it suits summer. A sleek half-up ponytail reads as smart; a looser, softer version feels relaxed and effortless. Either way it keeps hair off your face in the heat without committing to a full updo. The detail that makes it work is matching it to your face shape and hair texture — something we’ll happily talk through at your appointment.
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A pop of colour: Summer is a good time to be a little braver with colour. That can mean a bold, vivid shade, or something far subtler — a few brighter pieces to add dimension and lift. The key is choosing a tone that genuinely flatters your skin tone rather than just following a trend, and being realistic about upkeep. If you’d like ideas, our summer hair colour ideas are a good starting point, and our highlights service covers the softer, dimensional route.
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Braids and braid variations: Braids are a summer staple because they’re practical and pretty in equal measure — they keep hair secured through a long hot day and look the part at a wedding, a festival or the beach. From a classic French braid to a fishtail or a braided crown, there’s a version for most hair lengths and occasions. They’re also a great option on a second- or third-day wash, making the most of your hair between appointments.
Looking after summer hair
Worth a quick honest word: summer is lovely for hair styling but tougher on hair health. Sun, salt water and chlorine all dry hair out and can shift your colour — brassiness and fading are far more common in the summer months. Whatever look you go for, a bit of extra moisture and some sun awareness will keep it looking its best for longer. We can recommend the right aftercare for your hair type when you’re in.
Whether you fancy a half-up style, a touch of colour or a summer braid, the best results come from a look chosen for your hair, your colouring and your lifestyle — not just a trend photo. Have a browse of our ladies’ haircuts for more ideas, or get in touch and we’ll help you plan your summer look.
