Keep your locks frizz free and looking glam this summer with these effortless styles
Beach bun
Imagine the cool sea breeze hitting your neck... Gwyneth Paltrow, 49, has nailed hot-weather hairstyling with this chic ballerina bun. Hair is swept back from the face and up off the shoulders, keeping you cool and frizz-free in the heat. Pull hair into a ponytail at the nape of the neck, leaving a few loose pieces around the face, like Gwynnie, to soften the look. Twist the loose hair into a rope, loop around the base of your pony and pin in place. Turbocharge your bun by drenching your ponytail in Plantur 21 Nutri Conditioner, £8.99, Boots, before you wrap it up. Your bun will soak up all the moisture.
Bit on the side
You’re never too old for a plait. In fact, a sweet side-swept braid feels fresh and youthful – think of it as the hair equivalent of a rosy pink blusher. Lucy Liu, 53, wears hers in a fishtail style. Pull hair over one shoulder and begin braiding – make it as tight or as loose as you like – and secure with an elastic band.
Wet, wet, wet...
Jennifer Lopez, 52, plays a slick trick with a wet-look style, and the great news is this trend works with any hair length and any hair texture, straight, wavy or curly.
Your hair can benefit too – apply a deep conditioning treatment, like
John Frieda Frizz Ease Daily Miracle Leave-In Conditioner, £6.99, Boots, from root to tip and you will reap the nourishing rewards in the heat.
Pretty plait
Double plaits will help you escape a humidity meltdown on clammy days.
Joanne Froggatt, 41, works Dutch braids on either side of her head that meet at the neck. If you’re not a plaiting pro, swap the braids for a simple twist, adding in more hair from your parting as you go.
Do it by halves
There are few hairstyles that excel in both practicality and prettiness like the half up do, as seen on Jessica Chastain, 45.
This half-up, half-down style keeps hair away from sticky foreheads, while offering the comfort blanket of
