3 Easy Hairstyles To Beat The Heat

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When temperatures rise, there’s nothing quite as irritating as having your hair stuck to the back of your neck. Add humidity, sweat and the general desire to spend as little time as possible underneath a hairdryer, and suddenly even the most committed hair-down person starts contemplating an up-do.

The good news? Hot-weather hair doesn’t have to mean scraping everything into the same old bun. From a polished ponytail to a claw-clip twist, these are the hairstyles that keep hair up, off your face and looking good – even when the weather has other ideas.

The slicked-back bun

Chic, practical and particularly good on those days when your roots are feeling the effects of the heat, the slicked-back bun keeps every last strand away from your face and neck. The trick is not to make it too perfect. Work a small amount of Almost Everything Cream through the hair to smooth flyaways and add a little polish, then brush everything back into a ponytail at the nape or middle of the head. Twist the lengths around themselves, secure with pins or another hair tie and use your fingers to soften things slightly around the hairline.

The claw clip twist

Possibly the easiest hot-weather hairstyle of them all, the claw-clip twist takes approximately 30 seconds and somehow makes it look like you’ve made an effort.

Gather your hair at the nape of your neck as though you’re creating a low ponytail, then twist it upwards against the back of your head. Fold any excess length back down and secure the whole thing with a large claw clip. Don’t worry about making it neat: a few loose ends and face-framing pieces are part of the appeal.

Better still, it works particularly well on hair that already has a little texture. Mist Air Dry Spray through damp hair and leave it to dry naturally before twisting it up – then when you take it down later, you’ll have soft, undone movement through the lengths.

The easy plait

If humidity has a habit of sending your hair in every direction, don’t fight it – plait it. A simple braid keeps longer hair contained and off the skin, while looking even better when it’s slightly mussed-up.

Pull hair into a low ponytail and secure it loosely before creating a classic three-strand plait. Once you reach the ends, secure with an elastic, then gently pull at each section of the braid to loosen it and create a fuller, less “done” finish.

For shorter layers or pieces around the face, embrace them rather than trying to pin everything into submission. A few escaping strands make the whole thing feel effortless – exactly what hot-weather hair should be.