Summer Hair Inspiration For 2023: Colors, Cuts, And Styles We Love

Summer Hair Colors

Multi-toned earth blonde is a more natural approach to your favorite sunny shade. It's not as electric as platinum, but still provides a romantic summer glow.

A warm copper tone in place of a bright orange is gorgeous and versatile since it's understated, but will also help you stand out from the crowd.

Gray blending is an excellent way to let your natural hair shine, instead of trying to hide it. "Seeing some grays pop through your base color can look like babylights that you didn’t have to work for or pay for," Perkins says. "Many people find that after seeing a little blend of gray, they are craving an overall lighter, softer look with less maintenance. It might surprise you!"

Go back to your roots (literally) for an eye-catching ombré style that looks as laidback as summer feels.

Summer Haircuts

Taper haircuts are a perfect example of the fact that you don't have to have long hair to still look amazing. This is also a great way to let your accessories take center stage.

Bubble bobs (like the one we've seen on Zendaya all year) seamlessly mix old school glamour with the fun and fresh aesthetic of 2023. You can wear them glossy, wavy, or curled. Long story short, it looks good on everyone.

You can never go wrong with long layers. They'll add volume to your look with very little effort, and look good messy, curled, or straightened.

Shaggy bobs are also a great go-to. According to celebrity hairstylist Clariss Rubenstein, the modern shag is a cut you should definitely have on your radar. "The beauty of the shaggy bob is the low maintenance and minimal styling," she says. "I love an air-dry cream for this look [and] depending on hair length and thickness add a dime to a quarter size of cream to clean damp hair, comb through, tousle and done!"

Summer Hair Inspiration

Peekaboo braids are a great way to add some color and detail without adding an actual extra layer to your hairstyle.

Bubble braids are a cute + versatile + easy way to keep your hair out of your face. Yes, please!

A sleek bun or ponytail is exactly the kind of upscale yet relaxed hairstyle that will elevate any look. "Whether I’m running errands or doing something glamorous, it's such a classic, feminine look," Rubenstein says. "A shiny pomade is your best friend here...Run through dry hair and smooth with a natural bristle brush and go!"

Thanks to The Little Mermaid, '90s mermaid hair is definitely on our radar this summer. Sleep with your hair in braids or take your straightener and move it back and forth (like in this YouTube tutorial) as you go down each section.

Go all out with your gems and jewels by using a blinger. They're easy to apply, and they'll stay on through your concert, your GNI, or your date. Plus, they're waterproof!

"Give me a Bardot-inspired look with a '90s girl twist any day," Rubenstein says. "As an infrequent washer I also love a style that works on dirty hair." Just add your favorite dry shampoo, run a 1.5-inch barrel curling iron through it, and toss everything up except a few face-framing pieces.