Summer event season is here, and with it comes the age-old challenge of staying cool, comfortable, and camera-ready in hot, humid weather. On the hunt for hairstyles that can handle the heat at outdoor weddings, rooftop parties, beach meetups, and backyard barbecues?
As a color enthusiast, you’ll be glad to know that the way you style your hair this summer can also help protect your precious shade from premature fading. UV rays accelerate color loss, so covering strands through strategic styling is one of the best ways to preserve your look throughout the summer!
Here are seven trendy summer styles and how to master them with your favorite Colorproof formulas.
Trendy summer hairstyles that help preserve hair color
Pigtail braids
Pigtail braids aren’t just youthful, playful, and such a classic. They’re also a great way to shield your color from the sun and help keep your neck and shoulders cool!
For perfectly textured pigtails that hold their shape all day, prep your strands with Fiber Blast Texture Crème before tying them back. This pliable cream helps create separation, texture, and definition to make hair look thicker and healthier.
After tying your hair into pigtails, dampen the two tails slightly, then begin braiding. Once fully braided, finish with Texture Charge Defining Finishing Spray to energize hair with texture and volume while providing buildable texture and color protection.
The sleek low knot
Need something a bit more sophisticated, but even easier to style? Meet the sleek low knot, a refined updo that’s perfect for staying cool and fresh at formal summer events.
Even better, by gathering all your hair into a smooth, low bun at the nape of your neck, you can protect your ends — the most delicate section of your hair — from sun damage. It also photographs beautifully!
Styling Putty is your secret weapon for achieving that sleek, clean texture as you brush and pull back your hair. Without leaving your hair feeling stiff or crunchy, it provides the control you need to tame flyaways and frizz.
Once tied back, follow up with a drop or two of Smooth Drops for mirror-like shine, or use Radically Smooth Taming Crème for extra frizz control in humid conditions.
Curly pineapple hair
Curly-haired color enthusiasts, this one's for you! The pineapple technique is an easy breezy look where you gather your curls loosely at the very top of your head. By keeping curls off your neck and accentuating bounce, it provides plenty of heat protection while showing off your fabulous texture.
The best foundation for any curl-focused look is, of course, Curl Shampoo followed by Curl Conditioner. But to really achieve well-defined curls, we recommend turning to Tru Curl Enhancing Crème. This handy cream enhances definition and separation while maximizing luster — all while providing lasting color protection and a shiny shield against UV rays.
Scarf braids and scarf-topped buns
We can’t get enough of this summer’s playful, colorful scarf trend! Whether woven through braids or wrapped around buns like elongated bows, scarves provide an extra layer of UV protection for your hair while adding a fun, festival-ready vibe to your look. We picture it pairing perfectly with outdoor concerts and visits to the farmer’s market!
To avoid overshadowing your hair with a splashy scarf, we recommend focusing on volume during hair prep. Volume Shampoo and Volume Conditioner will help here, but you’ll see even better results with a combo of Super Plump Whipped Mousse and Volume Blow Dry Spray.
Plus, if you forget your hat and sunscreen on a super sunny day, your hair scarf can save the day if you use it as a bandana!
The braided crown
There’s a reason the braided crown is synonymous with festival season: it keeps hair off your face and neck and looks intentional, elegant, and super stylish. From outdoor weddings to boho garden parties, the braided crown will keep you calm, cool, and collected!
To keep this intricate style in place all day, prep your hair with Radically Smooth Taming Crème before braiding. This quick step will do wonders for fighting frizz and make hair easier to manipulate while styling.
Once everything is in place, use All Around Working Hairspray to continue warding off humidity and lock your intricate style in place.
The ribbon-wrapped pony
If scarves aren’t your thing, consider accessorizing your ponytail with a ribbon! And we don’t just mean narrowly wrapping it over your hair tie — we mean wrapping a whole few inches of hair at the base of your pony with a thick, silky ribbon, almost like a tube.
This sweet, preppy style keeps hair off your neck while adding a touch of whimsy that's perfect for daytime summer events. The ribbon also provides additional protection for the hair it covers, helping your ponytail feel tighter, sleeker, and cleaner.
As with the braided pony, thickness is key with the ribbon-wrapped pony. Biorepair® Thicken Shampoo and Conditioner can help encourage growth over time, but for a faster boost, prep with Biorepair Thicken Blow Dry Spray.
The result is a fuller, more dramatic ponytail that can hold a few inches of ribbon and photograph beautifully!
Wet hair
The wet hair look is both effortlessly cool-girl chic and provides maximum color protection by keeping strands protected by product and close to the scalp. We envision this look at stylish evening events!
Before diving in, shower with Smooth Shampoo and Smooth Conditioner. Together, they calm frizz, restore luster, and enhance slip, contributing to a shiny, silky finish that’s ready for more smoothing.
Next, skip the blow dryer entirely and apply Rule Breaker Defining Wax to wet hair to help achieve that high-shine, editorial finish. If you need extra gloss after locking in your strands, finish with Smooth Drops for a final touch of luminous shine.
With these protective styles and the right Colorproof products, you can stay cool, look incredible, and maintain that fresh-from-the-salon color all season long!
Which look are you ready to rock? Show off the final product by tagging us on Instagram and TikTok using #ColorproofHair.
See you there!
Xx,
Colorproof
