Summer Hair Trends - Colors and Styles

As soon as the weather begins to shift from spring to summer, I start visualizing my summer hair switch up because (for some reason) there’s nothing more satisfying than a fresh style to mark the new season. Below, we’re sharing the trendiest summer hairstyles and hair colors for your hot girl summer. Whether you switch up your hair color or embrace your natural hair, our list is sure to give you the hairspo you’ve been craving. 

Bonus: We’re also color-matching the hottest summer hair colors with our bobby pins. It will be the match-made in hair heaven that carries your summer styles all the way through the season.

4 Trendy Summer Hair Colors

Coppery Hues

Red, coppery hues are one of the hottest summer hair colors this year. The hype started when Kendall Jenner transformed her medium brown locks to a coppery red that had many running to their salon to do the same. These cinnamon, cayenne shades are spicy (yes), but they also flatter most skin tones.

Pair it with: Cinnamon #33 Auburn Red — Cinnamon, copper hues to perfectly match your fiery new color.  

Milk Blonde

Sort of like your iced oat milk latte, but for your hair. The milk blonde trend is this summer’s freshest blonde shade, taking notes from previous trends like platinum blonde. The key difference is that the milk blonde shade is softer and more “expensive” looking than over blondes. 

Milk blonde has a neutral tone (so it works for all skin tones and undertones) and uses highlights and lowlights to achieve its natural dimension and inherent softness. It’s also versatile with styling; whether you have long hair and lots of layers or a short, blunt bob—it looks good with virtually any hairstyle.

Pair it with: Sugar #60 Blonde — Our lightest blonde bobby pin melts into the milky blonde shade, so you don’t see your bobby pins post-styling.

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Strawberry Blonde

Sweet and in the spotlight, strawberry blondes are having a moment. Deemed one of the hottest summer hair colors this year, strawberry blonde has the same coppery essence we saw on Kendall Jenner, but it’s less intense. It can be an easy transition for blondes looking to add a touch of color to their summer vibe (though it does require upkeep).

Pair it with: Bubbly #613 Strawberry Blonde — Perfectly designed to match the golden, pink undertones of strawberry blondes.

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Expensive Brunette

As the biggest brunette summer hair color, we can’t get enough of expensive brunette. The beauty of this hair color trend is that it’s meant to look expensive, but it’s actually achievable, low-maintenance, and doesn’t damage your hair too much. You start with your natural brown color and then let your hairstylist create natural-looking dimensions with babylights, lowlights, and glossy toners.

Pair it with: Depending on your base shade, you can pair it with any one of our color-matched brunette bobby pins. 

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4 Trendy Summer Hairstyles

The 90s Blowout

This summer hairstyle is all about volume, a healthy bounce and works particularly well for hair with layers. To get the 90s blowout look, a round hair dryer brush and large velcro (or hot) rollers will be your best friend. Oh, and don’t forget the hairspray!

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Piecey Updos

Piecey updos are all about embracing hair texture and playfulness. They give off an effortless, romantic vibe that is definitely 90s and Y2K-inspired. The key is to leave your bangs out as face framers, have a few bottom pieces out, and keep the style loose. 

Lots of Volume

We’re continuing the trend of big, bold hair. We saw it in the 70s and 80s, and baby, it’s back! This style works for everyone, whether you have long or short hair, thick or thin strands, straight or coily texture. Incorporate volume-boosting products into your routine, add volume back with your heat tools, and tease some hair for extra lift.

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Hello, Accessories!

From Y2K-inspired claw clips to barrettes to bobby pins, accessorizing your locks is one of the easiest (and most fun) summer hairstyles of the season. Bonus points if you can match your accessories to your outfit.

Quick, get ready!

Don’t have tons of time? Here are 4 super-fast, incredibly easy ways to change up your hairstyle this summer. All with minimal time and accessories.

1. Throw on a cute scrunchie

Whether you’re wearing your hair in a low bun or a high ponytail, your style instantly looks more elevated with a scrunchie. Opt for soft, silky fabrics for a chic vibe, or keep it summery and light with oversized chiffon scrunchies. 

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2. Middle-part bun

Greasy hair? Overslept? No matter the situation, you can’t go wrong with a middle-part bun. Split your hair into two sections and pull it back to your desired height (you can do a low bun, high bun, or something in between). For an ultra-trendy look, pull out your face-framing pieces. (Don’t forget to pin your layers back with color-matched bobby pins for a sleek look.)

3. Go Natural

The most effortless style of all (once you learn how to enhance it) is letting your hair go natural. We’re all about embracing your natural beauty, and that includes your natural hair. So instead of putting it through the works, use your natural hair texture as the base of your summer hairstyles.  

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4. Messy Bun

In contrast to the on-trend sleek buns, we’ve also been seeing loads of messy buns. It’s probably because they’re quick to do, embrace imperfection, and don’t require heat styling. But whatever the reason, we’re glad this summer hairstyle is here to stay.

Time to Step into Summer

Now that you’ve learned some of the hottest summer hair trends of 2022, it’s time to try them out for yourself! If you try any of the summer hairstyles, hair colors, or bobby pins from our list, be sure to tag us on Instagram @thebobishop. For more hairstyles, color trends, and must-know bobby pin inspo, hit up our blog for articles you won’t want to miss.