A holiday morning, a hot day in the city, or last-minute evening drinks? In summer, we want a hairstyle that looks great, holds its shape, and takes no more than a few minutes. We’ve selected 7 easy summer hairstyles for 2026 that look polished, feminine, and beautifully effortless.

All you need are a few basic styling essentials: a hair tie, bobby pins, a decorative hair clip, a claw clip, a bow, a scarf, a lightweight styling cream, sea salt spray, and ideally a UV-protective hair spray. And you’re ready to start.

1. MESSY BUN WITH A FLOWER

A messy bun with a flower is the perfect hairstyle for hot weather, seaside holidays, and summer evenings. It looks relaxed, feminine, and still beautifully put together. Add a fabric accessory, a flower-shaped clip, or a real flower, and a simple bun instantly gets a holiday-inspired feel.

• Time: under 2 minutes
• Difficulty: easy
• You will need: a detangling brush, hair tie, bobby pins, light-hold hairspray and a flower hair clip, hair accessory, or a real flower.

How to create the look:

1. Gather your hair into a loose ponytail.
2. Twist the ponytail around the hair tie to create a relaxed bun.
3. Secure the bun with a hair tie or bobby pins.
4. Add a flower hair clip, fabric accessory, or real flower.
5. Finally, gently loosen a few strands around your face.

GLAMOT TIP: To help the bun stay in place even in the heat, keep a stronger hair tie, bobby pins, and light-hold hairspray on hand. For extra volume, you can also apply a little texturising spray at the roots.

2. SLEEK PONYTAIL

A sleek ponytail with a glass hair effect is a simple yet very elegant hairstyle that looks clean, modern, and luxurious. Thanks to its smooth finish and high shine, it beautifully enhances sun-kissed skin, jewellery, and summer outfits. It is perfect for the city, the office, or evening drinks.

• Time: under 3 minutes
• Difficulty: easy
• You will need: hair tie, comb, smoothing styling gel with shine, and bobby pin

How to create the look:

1. Brush your hair thoroughly and create a centre or side parting.
2. Smooth it down with gel, styling cream, or a smoothing balm.
3. Tie it into a low or mid-height ponytail.
4. Wrap a small strand of hair around the hair tie and secure it with a bobby pin.

GLAMOT TIP: For a perfectly smooth effect, reach for a smoothing cream, gel, or anti-frizz serum. You can add a few drops of hair gloss through the lengths to give your ponytail a modern “glass hair” finish.

3. BEACH WAVES

Soft waves created with braids are the perfect summer hairstyle — natural, relaxed, and easy to wear. They look best when they are not too polished, as a little imperfection is exactly what gives them that relaxed holiday feel.

• Time: under 5 minutes
• Difficulty: easy
• You will need: comb, hair ties, sea salt spray or texturising spray

How to create the look:

1. Spray your hair with sea salt spray.
2. Divide your hair into two sections and braid them into two loose braids.
3. Leave the braids in for a while or gently warm them with a hairdryer.
4. Once you undo the braids, scrunch your hair with your fingers.

GLAMOT TIP: For more defined and longer-lasting waves, braid your hair while it is still slightly damp and avoid making the braids too tight — this will make the waves look softer and more natural. For fine hair, apply sea salt spray mainly to the lengths. For drier hair, combine it with a small amount of hydrating styling cream so the waves do not feel rough or look flat.

4. HALF-UP STYLE WITH A BOW OR DECORATIVE CLIP

A half-up hairstyle is a summer classic that looks soft, polished, and very natural at the same time. The top section of the hair is pulled away from the face, while the lengths remain loose. This makes the hairstyle practical, yet still feminine and relaxed. It looks beautiful on holiday, by the pool, or during a summer evening.

You can finish the look with a bow, a decorative hair clip, or a smaller claw clip, depending on whether you want the result to feel more romantic, elegant, or casual.

• Time: under 2 minutes
• Difficulty: easy
• You will need: a comb, small hair tie, bow, decorative hair tie or smaller claw clip

How to create the look:

1. Separate the top section of your hair from the temples towards the back.
2. Gently pull it back and secure it with a small hair tie.
3. Add a bow or decorative hair clip.
4. Leave the lower section of your hair flowing freely.

GLAMOT TIP: For a more natural summer finish, lightly scrunch the lengths with a sea salt spray or texturising spray before styling. The hairstyle will look airier, and the bow or clip will stand out beautifully in the hair.

5. FRENCH TWIST WITH A CLIP

A French twist is an elegant hairstyle that looks sophisticated, yet can be created in just a few minutes. It is perfect for work, a summer evening, or any moment when you want to style your hair quickly without complicated styling.

• Time: under 3 minutes
• Difficulty: easy to medium
• You will need: a comb, large clip, claw clip and several bobby pins

How to create the look:

1. Brush your hair back as if you were creating a low ponytail.
2. Start twisting the lengths upwards along the head.
3. Hold the twist close to the head and secure it with a larger clip, claw clip, or bobby pins.
4. Finally, gently pull out a few strands around your face for a more natural look.

GLAMOT TIP: For a more secure result, use a larger claw clip, French barrette, or bobby pins. If you have fine hair, a lightweight texturising spray will help the style hold its shape better.

6. SCARF IN THE HAIR

A scarf is the perfect summer accessory that can turn even a simple ponytail, braid, or low bun into a trendy hairstyle. It looks fresh, holiday-ready, and feminine, while instantly elevating even the simplest styling.

• Time: under 2 minutes
• Difficulty: easy
• You will need: a comb, hair tie and a scarf

How to create the look:

1. Tie your hair into a ponytail, braid, or low bun.
2. Fold the scarf into a narrower strip.
3. Wrap it around the hair tie or the base of the hairstyle.
4. Tie it into a bow or a loose knot on the side.

GLAMOT TIP: A patterned scarf beautifully refreshes a simple outfit as well as smoothly tied-back hair. To help the hairstyle hold better, secure the base first with a strong hair tie or bobby pins, then add the scarf at the end as a decorative detail.

7. BUBBLE BRAID

A bubble braid is a modern, playful, and practical hairstyle for hot days. It looks striking, but it is much faster to create than a classic braid. It works well on long and medium-length hair and is perfect when you want to keep your hair under control all day.

• Time: under 2 minutes
• Difficulty: easy
• You will need: a comb, several small hair ties and light-hold hairspray

How to create the look:

1. Tie your hair into a ponytail.
2. Add more hair ties along the length of the ponytail at regular intervals.
3. Gently pull each section out to the sides to create the bubble effect.
4. Set the hairstyle with a lightweight hairspray.

GLAMOT TIP: Use small clear or colour-matched hair ties that blend naturally into the hair. For a smoother result, apply a small amount of anti-frizz cream before styling.

Whether you choose a messy bun, sleek ponytail, beach waves, or a hairstyle with a decorative clip, summer styling does not have to be complicated. All it takes is a few minutes, the right accessories, and products that help give your hair shape, shine, and long-lasting hold.

BE YOURSELF, BE GLAMOT ♥

Frequently Asked Questions About Summer Hairstyles (FAQ)

• What easy hairstyles are best for summer? The best summer hairstyles are quick, practical styles that hold their shape even in the heat and take only a few minutes to create. Popular options include a messy bun, sleek ponytail, beach waves, half-up hairstyle, French twist, scarf hairstyle, and bubble braid.
• How can I style my hair quickly in hot weather? In hot weather, it is best to choose a hairstyle that keeps your hair off your face and neck. A loose bun, ponytail, bubble braid, or French twist with a clip works beautifully. For longer hold, use a stronger hair tie, bobby pins, lightweight hairspray, or texturising spray.
• What hairstyle is best for a seaside holiday? For a seaside holiday, go for low-maintenance hairstyles that still look good when slightly undone. Beach waves, a messy bun with a flower accessory, a ponytail with a scarf, or a half-up hairstyle with a bow or clip are ideal. They look natural, summery, and can be created in just a few minutes.
• How can I create beach waves without a curling iron? You can create beach waves without a curling iron using a sea salt spray or texturising spray. Spray your hair, braid it into loose braids, and undo them after a while. Finally, scrunch the hair with your fingers and avoid brushing it, so the waves stay airy and natural.
• What should I use to make a summer hairstyle last longer? To help a summer hairstyle last longer, use a lightweight hairspray, texturising spray, sea salt spray, smoothing cream, or anti-frizz gel. Stronger hair ties, bobby pins, claw clips, and decorative hair clips are also practical, as they keep the hairstyle in place while adding a stylish finishing touch.