Hot In The City: Cute Hairstyles For Warm Days

Spring is officially here and summer will be here soon. Unfortunately, in the concrete and smog of the urban environment, this can mean rising temperatures and sticky hair. For those of us with hairdos longer than a pixie cut, we need some new warm day style options. Fortunately, updos can be easy to wear, and range from super casual to sophisticated. Here are some options to try out:

Side French Braid – This is a style to try if you’re in need of a romantic and glamorous look. The side French braid can be great for a casual spring day in the park or a fancy dinner, depending on how you approach it. Keeping the ponytail end of the hair down in a normal braid makes it more easy-going, while pinning it up into a snood or bun makes it glam. If you’re new to French braiding, you’ll want to spend a little time with the tutorial; it’s not one to attempt on the fly when you only have 15 minutes to head out the door.

Voluminous Side Braid – Bella Sugar recommends this side braid for cycling ladies, and I agree. To master this look, you’ll want day-old hair, volumizing spray, and a teasing comb, unless you have naturally big hair. I’m a huge fan of the “purposefully messy” look, especially when paired with a chic, bold lip color like the orange on the model. Makeup gurus considering turning their craft into a career might be interested in the resources at www.cosmetologyschool.net/.

Chignon – For those ladies out there that hit up the office day-in, day-out, it’s time to make the chignon your friend. There’s nothing that screams class quite like this French look, and it’s perfect for when your hair is a bit dirty and you don’t have time to wash it (in fact, it will hold better when hair is not freshly washed). It only requires bobby pins and a ponytail holder.

Three Twisted Buns – This playful look is perfect for hanging out on the back of a Vespa scooter or lying on the beach. It’s very easy, yet leaves you with a unique look and a neck that’s free of hair. Dirty hair is once again optimal for this hair style; a little styling cream can also provide a little extra hold to keep your strands in place. If you’re really bent on becoming a hair and esthetics master, you may want to consider earning an online degree in beauty.

Photo Sources: Bella Sugar (2011) and Keiko Lynn (2011)