Summer hairstyles are all about finding your inner bohemian with beachy waves and braided hair. These styles are fun and loose for the summer vibe, but when temperatures reach scorching levels, we’re sure you Fashionistas don’t want to have a blanket of hair hanging over your face. Beachy waves might be the perfect style for some, but if you’d rather stay cooler in the summertime, these are the braided hairstyles you need to try summer 2016.
FRENCH BRAID
Hair blogger, Niki, of Fancy Hair features a Youtube channel that will show you hundreds of different hairstyles to try, but we’re in love with her French braid. Niki’s French braid features a beautiful ombre effect that she achieved with Fancy Hair extensions. While braids still look beautiful on one shade of hair, adding in ombre extensions or highlights will make the braid pop and give your hair a more textured appearance. This style of braid is perfect for getting all of your hair out of your face, but it can be worn multiple ways.
Although the braid is more commonly worn in its classic style, French braids can be worn along the edge of your hairline to make your hairstyle more dynamic while continuing to keep it out of your face, as shown on Rihanna. Rock these with some RayBan glasses for a sexy summer look!
FISHTAIL BRAIDS
Blake Lively is absolutely stunning rocking this next braid perfect for the summer season. She takes the classic fishtail braid and turns it into a ponytail. While she keeps her braid displayed across her shoulder, turning it into a ponytail will keep any additional hair from weighing her down. Fishtail braids give your hairstyle an extra boost that you might not be able to achieve with the French braid. If your hair is one colour like Vanessa Hudgens and extensions and highlights aren’t for you, the fishtail braid will immediately give your hair a more dynamic look.
To go along with the bohemian vibes of the summer, you can also try wearing two fishtail braids down your shoulder to enhance your look. Perfect for blocking the sun and giving off an effortless appearance, pair your two fishtail braids with a fedora.