Billie Holiday once sang "summertime and doing your hair ain't easy. Temperatures are jumpin' and the frizz is high." OK, OK so those aren't exactly the lyrics to her classic hit, but they are most likely the blues you'll be singing come June. It's hot, it's humid, and your hair needs some sexy summer stylin' for all those BBQs and beach bashes you plan on attending.
During the lazy days of summer your hairstyle should look sexy with minimal effort, but because we all know summer hasn't been lazy since high school, it is going to take a little bit of styling to prevent frizz and create hairstyles that keep you looking sexy day and night. Your best bet to beat the heat is to play up your natural hair texture with trendy hairstyles that work with your hair's natural texture.
To get the lowdown on the sexiest hairstyles for your hair this summer, we gabbed with celebrity hairstylist and International Creative Consultant for John Frieda, Harry Josh, who gave us all the details on what three celebrity hairstyles he finds sexiest and how you can perfect them just in time for the sun's favorite season.
See how Josh's A-list clientele (including Sarah Jessica Parker, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Kate Beckinsale) look in these 'dos and get step-by-step instructions on how you can pull them off as well.
But before you get all fired up with these hot hairstyles, it is important to know that the head and scalp absorb more UV rays than any other part of the body -- it's true! So to safe guard your hair from damage, Josh says to prep hair with a protective product before styling. Try one of these reader faves:
As seen on: Sarah Jessica Parker and Jessica Alba Works best for: Medium to long, naturally wavy or curly hair
Tousled, beachy hair goes with summer like ocean to the sand. This is an easy look to pull off for Parker and Alba, who both have some natural wave or curl to their hair -- it allows a little wiggle room for hair that's naturally frizzy.
Step 1: Wash hair with a shampoo and conditioner designed to prevent frizz. Step 2: Spritz damp roots with volumizer -- directly on the roots. Step 3: Blow dry hair with your boar bristle brush, focusing the heat on the roots to build volume. Step 4: Once hair is completely dry, curl hair section by section. Twist each section around the iron, leaving the ends out for a more casual finish. Hold the hair on the iron for a few seconds and release. Repeat on your entire head. Step 5: Brush out your waves until you reach your desired texture and finish with hairspray.
Bonus Tip: No time to style? If you have naturally wavy hair and are strapped for time, apply a curl-enhancing, smoothing cream like Sebastian Professional Whipped Creme, $17.99 to damp hair and let it air dry for sleek waves.
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High Pony
As seen on: Kate Beckinsale and Kourtney Kardashian Works best for: Medium to long hair, all textures
A high pony with texture on the top like Beckinsale's "looks so chic and sexy," says Josh. Kardashian ups the sex appeal of a high pony by keeping the hair tightly slicked back. Both ponies, loose or tight, are perfect for keeping hair off your face and neck, which will keep you cool all summer long. Josh digs this look because "anyone that can pull their hair up into a ponytail can pull it off," which makes it a very easy style.
Next: See what you'll need to get the look
Billie Holiday once sang "summertime and doing your hair ain't easy. Temperatures are jumpin' and the frizz is high." OK, OK so those aren't exactly the lyrics to her classic hit, but they are most likely the blues you'll be singing come June. It's hot, it's humid, and your hair needs some sexy summer stylin' for all those BBQs and beach bashes you plan on attending.
During the lazy days of summer your hairstyle should look sexy with minimal effort, but because we all know summer hasn't been lazy since high school, it is going to take a little bit of styling to prevent frizz and create hairstyles that keep you looking sexy day and night. Your best bet to beat the heat is to play up your natural hair texture with trendy hairstyles that work with your hair's natural texture.
To get the lowdown on the sexiest hairstyles for your hair this summer, we gabbed with celebrity hairstylist and International Creative Consultant for John Frieda, Harry Josh, who gave us all the details on what three celebrity hairstyles he finds sexiest and how you can perfect them just in time for the sun's favorite season.
See how Josh's A-list clientele (including Sarah Jessica Parker, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Kate Beckinsale) look in these 'dos and get step-by-step instructions on how you can pull them off as well.
But before you get all fired up with these hot hairstyles, it is important to know that the head and scalp absorb more UV rays than any other part of the body -- it's true! So to safe guard your hair from damage, Josh says to prep hair with a protective product before styling. Try one of these reader faves:
