Cut and Style: Seven Trendy Hairstyles for the Summer
When the temperature rises, it’s the perfect excuse to shake things up with a fresh new look. Summer is the season to hit refresh, not just on your wardrobe, but on your hair too! This season, it’s all about cuts and styles that are equal parts cool, carefree, and effortlessly chic. We’re seeing a lot of classic styles returning to the spotlight from the breezy bobs and soft shags to the curtain bangs and cute braids — all made to beat the heat while keeping you on-trend.
Ready to turn heads? Whether you’re going for a dramatic transformation or a subtle seasonal switch-up, here are the top haircuts and styles you’ll see (and want) everywhere this summer.
French Girl Bob
Bob haircuts have been a staple for many years, and this classic, sophisticated look is once again taking over the summer this year. This cut is characterized by chin-grazing length and effortless elegance. The best part about this cut is that it requires minimal styling and is easy to maintain. It can also be styled however you want — tousled, textured, or sleek.
Bobs have mostly been smooth and polished, but hairstylists have said that the modern French Girl bob has a more tousled and imperfect look. Use some mousse to add body, and then blast dry it to achieve that “I woke up like this” look.
Luxe Bob
Another bob trend you’ll see this summer is the Luxe Lob. Compared to the more fun French girl version with bangs, the core of this hair trend is elevating the classic bob to exude glamour. We’ve often seen the look earlier this year, coupled with the Old Hollywood-inspired gowns on the red carpet.
Characterized by sharp lines or softly feathered edges, this bob frames the face and enhances your natural bone structure. Compared to the choppy and more relaxed bobs, this cut and style is for those looking for a more refined look and flattering silhouette.
The achieve this look, the length should be somewhere between the chin and collarbone, and styled with either a deep side part or center part and a glossy finish. You can also wear it straight, with a slight curve at the end, or in soft waves. Just remember, it’s all about control and elegance with this look, making it the perfect hairdo for a date night or glam event.
Butterfly Haircut
The Butterfly Cut has been flying around our feed since early 2024, and this style is here to stay. The hashtag #ButterflyHaircut has gained millions of views on TikTok, and is characterized by a combination of short and long layers, which results in a style resembling a butterfly’s fluttering wing. This cut gives you the best of both worlds as it maximizes volume without having to sacrifice length. So it’s a great choice for those who want to maintain their long hair this summer.
One of the pros of this cut is its versatility. It works well on different hair textures and lengths, which is what makes it a popular choice for celebrities and fashionistas. You won’t have to curl your hair or have it cut in shaggy layers, because the butterfly cut already brings in some layering that provides a tousled and effortless look we’re all looking for this season. Add in some curtain bangs to frame the face or wispy bangs for a more delicate look, and to make the face look thinner. It’s easy to style and is a flattering cut for various face shapes too!
The Shag
Adaptable to various hair types and lengths, the Modern Shag suits straight, curly, and wavy hair. This year’s shag is characterized by soft, feathered layers and curtain bangs that enhance natural texture and movement. It’s also incredibly low-maintenance and easy to style, giving you that fuss-free and effortlessly chic look, perfect for hot summer days.
The modern shag has a few variations such as the curly shag with bangs, or the shaggy bob, which is a combination of the classic bob and textured layers. If you want automatic beach waves, this cut can be achieved by just a touch of texturizing spray or mousse, instantly livening it up. It’s the perfect style for straight, curly, or wavy hair, proving that it can look incredible on anyone.
But if you want to go bolder this summer, a “Wolf Cut” or “Mullet” also gives an edgier twist to this hairstyle.
Face-Framing Layers
This style can be paired with any haircut and is characterized by shorter pieces of hair that are strategically placed around the front of the face to accentuate your natural features. If you want to spice up your look this summer without being too drastic with the cuts, adding some layers is a good way to go. This look also gives you a fresh and youthful appearance, and is a chic summer haircut that adds movement and dimension to your hair.
Jennifer Aniston is arguably the original face-framing layers trendsetter, having sported this signature look for years, called “The Rachel” cut — an ode to her role in the iconic sitcom, “Friends.” But through the years, we have also seen different kinds of layers to fit a variety of face shapes and hair types, which goes to show that this cut can be for everyone.
Effortless Waves
It’s all about effortless beauty this summer season. The heat makes it hard to fuss over our hair all the time, so you’ll want something easy to maintain and yet stylish enough to look cool under the sun.
Get a textured cut to enhance your natural waves or add body to straight strands. Wavey layers are the peak style trend this summer for their carefree, lived-in look that’s perfect for spontaneous photoshoots. This is the style you should be sporting on the beach or a long road trip with the windows down. You can also make this wave style a little bit more whimsical with fairy-like waves that make you look like you’ve stepped out of the ocean or a faraway valley.
Braids
Who says braids are just for little girls? The Bohemian Braids look has made a comeback this summer 2025, and it doesn’t only apply to our closet finds, but also hairstyles.
This hair trend of summer 2025 focuses on adding small, accent braids into your hairstyle. It’s also mostly about the accessories you adorn it with, so think beads and floral accents. You can also experiment with different kinds of braids, from micro braids and classic French braids to accent braids and partings. What makes this a great summer hairdo is that you can have fun with it, and it keeps your hair from sticking to your face on days when the humidity is too much and the winds are warmer.
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