Let’s face it, the last thing anyone wants is a bad hair day. There’s nothing worse than waking up the morning, going to look in the mirror and seeing that there is absolutely nothing you can do with your hair. Especially if you’ve already hit the snooze button one too many times and now are rushed to get to work with no time to do anything at all. Now that it’s summertime where the days are long and hot, it seems like there are two options we choose to do with our hair: we cut it short or we pile it up into a messy bun atop our head and call it a day. So, here are some quick summer hairstyles to do so you’re still able to look nice whether you’re in a hurry or just sick of the same boring look.

Braids

Braids are the perfect way to get every last stray piece of hair tucked away. You don’t have to be an expert at doing hair to do braids. Whether it’s a single or double french braid, a regular braid or something more summery and stylish like a fishtail braid, these can make any outfit pop and add that extra something to your look. Braids are also a good hairstyle for people with long hair who don’t want to put their hair up can display it in a more neat and beautiful way.

Topknots

It’s no secret that females always tend to wear hair elastics on their wrists just in case they need to put their hair up or give it someone who needs it more than them. So, you’re going to want to keep them close to you from June to September. Sure, there are going to be days in the Summer when you’re going to want to put your hair up and save your hair from sticking to the back of your neck. Instead of an updo, you can incorporate braids into it, bobby pins or barrettes to get those strays away while still integrating some style into it.

Ponytails

Sometimes people forget how simple and sophisticated a ponytail can be. Having gravitated more towards easier hairstyles like a top knot or buns, there is still a versatile, cute, and practical aspect ponytails serve. Whether your hair is short and you want to add more volume to it, curly and you want to slick it back with a sleek pony, or straight and want to add something cute like a silk scrunchie, the options are endless.

Buns

When people think of doing a bun, they usually lean towards a messy bun. But you can add a braid and twist it, do a low bun, or even make a messy bun look cute by having some stray hairs fall along your face.

Half up half down

There are going to be those days where the humidity isn’t too bad or maybe you want to change up your hairstyle towards the nighttime. With a half-up half-down hairstyle you can incorporate braids, a twist or even a bun to spice up your look.

There you have it. I hope these hairstyles will help you this Summer when you’re looking for new ways to do your hair that don’t require the use of a pair of scissors. So, the next time you’re running late or the heat is unbearable, remember to refer back to these looks and you’ll be all set.