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Still rocking a rotation of hair down, in a bun held together by two pencils, and a side braid? Us too, and it’s about time we mix things up! We’ve scoured the web for the hottest summer hairstyles, from beachy waves to top knots, with a whole lot of braids in between. Be sure to let us know which looks are your favorite in the comments below.
Big Booty Bouffant
This va-va-voom look is a great way to wear your hair down with an extra oomph. (via Bobby Glam)
The Top Knot
You don’t have to put a sock in it to create your own fluffy top knot. (via Running on Happiness)
Fishtail Friendship Braid
How fun is this? It’s a friendship bracelet in your hair! (via A Beautiful Mess)
Messy Rope Braid Headband
Loving this boho braided look. Now, if only two bobby pins would actually hold my hair back… ;) (via Love Maegan)
Fishtail Braid Up Do
Add a little pizzazz to your next up do by adding a braid or two on the side. (via Brit + Co.)
The Faux Bob
Long-haired ladies love to play the faux bob trick, especially in the summertime. (via A Beautiful Mess)
Waterfall Braid
The waterfall braid is one of those braids that has about 10 gold medals on Pinterest, and we love it. (via Once Wed)
Flat Iron Braids to Make Waves
Want consistent waves? Braid your hair into 5 braids and use a flat iron to create waves. Win! (via Brit + Co.)
Vintage Curls
Messy Side Pony: We love any hair-down look that can easily transfer into a side pony. (via The Every Girl)
Fancy Side Braid
With a little backcombing and teasing, you can turn a regular old side braid into a fancy statement style. (via Brit + Co.)
Dip Dyed Pink Hair
Yowza! That is some hot pink hair! If you’re feeling bold, the dip dye is definitely a cool option. (via Oh So Pretty)
Fishtail Accent Piece
Add a braid or two and leave your hair down for a little more texture. (via Brit + Co.)
Hair Chalk
Did you know that you can use chalk to add color to your hair? For real. (via Brit + Co.)
Banded Chignon
It’s surprisingly easy to use a headband to create a gorgeous chignon. (via Camille Styles)
Triangle Side Comb Accent
Another bit of hair tool trickery, you can also use an embellished side comb to create a whole bunch of different looks. (via Brit + Co.)
Waterfall Braid Bun
What happens when a waterfall braid grows up? ;) A waterfall up-do! (via Once Wed)
Flat Iron Curls
This tutorial shows you two ways to use a flat iron to curl and wave your hair. (via A Beautiful Mess)
Sea Salt Waves
Dying for the ocean-kissed look but no plans to get to the water anytime soon? Create your own sea salt spray and crunch it up. (via Free People)
Side Chignon
This side chignon is simply, beautiful, and utterly romantic. (via Martha Stewart Weddings)
French Braid Top Knot
Upgrade your top knot by braiding it up from the bottom. So cool! (via Brit + Co.)
(via Pretzel Braid
This pretzel braid is a no-fuss way of keeping your hair up at weddings, cocktail parties, and other outdoor events. (A Cup of Jo)
Side Twist Fishtail Braid
We love the fishtail accent here in this one. (via Running on Happiness)
Romantic Up Do
Curling your hair makes it way easier to pin up to create dos like this one. (via 100 Layer Cake)
This feels beautifully retro, and we like it. (via Bow Bun
How cute is this bow bun? (via Running on Happiness)
Mermaid Tail Braid
This is two side braids pinned together. We love the width and mermaid-inspired look. (via A Cup of Jo)
DIY Hair Headband
If you’ve got long locks, check out this tutorial to turn your hair into a headband. (via Brit + Co.)
