Summer-Ready Strands: Trendy Hairstyles to Beat the Heat

Amy Johnson, Global Head of Education at Dyson, shares her top summer hairstyles to protect your hair while staying on trend.

Sleek High Ponytail

A high, sleek ponytail is the ultimate power look—clean, stylish, and perfect for warm weather. It keeps hair off your neck while giving a polished finish.

• Start with damp or towel-dried hair and use a straightener and work in sections for a smoother finish
• Flip your head upside down and gather all your hair at the crown, using a fine-tooth comb to smooth out any bumps before securing it with a strong elastic
• Take a small section of hair from the ponytail, wrap it around the base to conceal the hair tie, and secure it with a bobby pin
• Finish with a light mist of hairspray or serum for extra shine

Twisted bun

A chic twisted bun is perfect for summer—keeping your hair off your neck while looking effortlessly polished whether you are heading out for brunch or a night out.

• Start with clean, damp hair. Apply a heat protectant or styling cream to ensure your hair stays nourished and smooth while styling
• Set the Airstrait straightener on a high airflow setting and start from the roots, gliding the tool down to the tips for a polished, straight finish
• Once your hair is fully dry and sleek, divide your hair into two sections: top and bottom. Clip the top section away for now
• Take the bottom section and twist it tightly, working from the base of your neck toward the ends
• Coil the twist around itself at the nape of your neck to form a bun, securing it with bobby pins
• Unclip the top section and lightly backcomb for volume or leave it sleek for a cleaner look
• Twist this section and wrap it around the base of the bun, blending it seamlessly
• Finish with a light hairspray to hold the look in place

bouncier. Also use the Coanda smoothing dryer in flyaway mode to smooth out frizz and tame any stray hairs, giving the style a polished finish.

Claw Clip Updo: The Effortless Chic Look

The claw clip updo is making a major comeback, offering a quick, stylish, and heat-friendly way to keep your hair off your face while embracing a relaxed, 90s-inspired aesthetic. Whether you’re heading to work, a brunch date, or a casual outing, this timeless updo is a go-to for an effortlessly polished yet undone look.

• Start with clean, damp hair and apply a lightweight leave-in conditioner or heat protectant for added moisture and protection
• Attach the Gentle Air Attachment to the Dyson Supersonic Nural hair dryer and use low heat with intelligent temperature regulation to gently dry your hair while protecting your scalp from excessive heat. For extra volume, use the Styling Concentrator Attachment and a large round brush to lift hair at the roots while drying
• Once your hair is dry, gather it loosely at the back of your head as if creating a low ponytail.
• Start twisting the length of the ponytail upwards, keeping it snug against your head.
• Lift the twist upwards and secure it with a large claw clip, letting the ends of your hair fan out naturally for an effortlessly messy-chic look
• Pull out a few face-framing strands for a soft, casual vibe
• Lightly spritz with a texturizing spray or light-hold hairspray to keep everything in place