30 Quick and Easy Summer Hairstyles You'll Want to Wear All Season

Channel a day spent at the beach with long, undone waves like Zendaya. Try letting your hair air dry using a salt spray to mimic the effects of ocean water, and throw in a few curls with a curling wand.

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Summer is the perfect time for protective styles. Go for a half-up bun like Tessa Thompson for an effortless, chic look.

For an updated twist on a high ponytail, tie off sections with elastics and fluff out the segments to keep them voluminous. This style is fun on its own, but keep it romantic and flirty by curling long curtain bangs in the front like Priyanka Chopra.

This is the ultimate soft and sweet summer style. Gather your hair into a low pony at the nape of your neck, and leave out a few wavy face-framing pieces for dimension. Blunt bangs like Margot Robbie's top off the look.

Look like you've just stepped out of the ocean by working in a high-gloss pomade. After working the pomade through, wear your mane down like Jennifer Lopez, or slick it straight back for an edgy look.

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Who says side parts aren't cool anymore? Lana Condor shows that the style is still sophisticated. Slick the rest of your hair down for a modern take on the part.

Let your natural curls shine this summer with an elegant updo that showcases your natural style. Andra Day's curls look defined and voluminous in this easy style that is perfect for even the hottest summer days.

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Once the humidity hits, every day feels like a bad hair day. On the worst days, take a tip from Kristen Bell and try out this cute hairstyle. Simply add one braid on one side of your head and then top it off with your favorite summer hat.

Regina King brings the glamour with this simple upgrade to a low ponytail. To recreate this look, grab a pack of hair ties and secure one at the nape of your neck. Continue tying one band after another beneath your original tie, until you reach your desired length. Alternatively, you can achieve the same look with wrapped metallic cord or wire.

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Yes, you read that right — your straightener can actually give you the most natural-looking beachy waves. For hair like Laura Dern's, start with your flat iron at your roots as usual — but instead of of pulling straight down, twist hair around the straightener as you go.

Tiffany Haddish is ready for summer. With an elegant reverse French braid wrapping into a low bun, it's easy to copy her style for any activity. Just make sure you don't forget to bring a few extra bobby pins to keep it all together.

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Gym, beach, running errands — this funky style works for any low-key occasion. Plus, it's much more fun than a regular bun. If you want to tone down Kendall Jenner's double bun look, secure your buns at the nape of your neck instead of the crown of your head.

It's no secret that stylish hair clips are a great way to add spice to any look. If you're looking for a grown-up way to incorporate barrettes into your hair, try pinning one side back just above the ear, like Kerry Washington.

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Update your classic pony with some curls, just like Constance Wu. This look is looks polished for nighttime, but is also an easy daytime style.

Keep hair off your back — and off your shoulders — like Gina Rodriguez. Put your hair in a high ponytail, braid straight back, and secure. Use a hairspray to give your hair a sleek, clean look.

Blake Lively doesn't let tousled waves get in her way. Using bobby pins, tightly pull back the top layers of hair to keep focus on the beachy waves.

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Spray your crown with hairspray before brushing it straight back and securing the ends into a baby bun. Don't forget to pull out a few wisps around your ears for a wind-blown, Meghan Markle-inspired look.

There's no rhyme or reason to Salma Hayek's hairstyle — and that's what makes it perfect for summer. After your hair air dries, braid a few strands around your scalp and let them hang freely.

Get inspiration from a pro (a.k.a. Kerry Washington): A tight top knot isn't only stylish, it's functional — in higher temps, the higher the hair, the cooler you stay.

A new-age hybrid between the half-up, half-down and top knot hairstyles, Mandy Moore's hipster bun looks even better with a few beach waves on the ends.

The best part of Katherine Heigl's little side twists? They look good on their own, sans intricate updo — after creating a middle part and loosely twisting your hair toward your head, pull your hair into a low ponytail, a haphazard bun or keep it down. Dreamy and slightly Victorian, the twists are elegant and (literally) effortless.

The secret to J.Lo's volume-filled long ponytail? It's actually two ponytails. To keep your ponytail from falling flat, create two separate ponytails, one on top of the other. Tighten the top knot to cover the second ponytail and no one will know the difference.

Okay, so Selena Gomez probably didn't air dry her hair before a red carpet photo-op, but she could have. If your hair is naturally straight or wavy, twisting your hair into a bun while it dries will get you here — just be sure to apply a light frizz-control product to tame fly-aways.

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Summer-proof braids by twisting the top section of your hair into an oversize top-knot, like Regina King.

Loose at the crown, a fishtail braid becomes even more mermaid-like with wispy strands. Eva Longoria shows how this simple style can look elegant.

While beach waves tend to dominate the boardwalks come summertime, soft, big waves are just as fresh. You'll need a large barrel curling iron and a few extra minutes to recreate Celine Dion's glam curls, but it's so worth it.

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A deep side part brings a little drama to an otherwise casual hairstyle. Simply pull beach-waved hair into a piecey bun at the base of your neck and secure, haphazardly, with an inconspicuous hair pin for hair like Reese Witherspoon.

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The perfect juxtaposition between sleek and romantic, a tight ponytail with tumbling ends pairs perfectly with a summery off-the-shoulder dress. Follow Gabrielle Union's lead and pair this look with bright red lipstick.

Kate Mara's sectioned knots are a grown-up version of your daughter's go-to space buns.

Ever begin a braid, only to start all over again when those stray pieces pop out? This summer, take Emma Watson's lead and just let it happen.