To style, I pull the face pieces out, smooth the sides with some Ouai Matte Pomade and twist the rest into a bun at the nape. This style is so forgiving on second- or third-day hair. It will work even better in case you have a little bit of texture.
It is the hairstyle that I pull out when the weather is still hot, yet I need to feel a bit higher. It is also one of those effortless go-to items that can do just about anything, zoom calls, Target runs, or dancing barefoot at sunset.
Fiery Red Dip-Dye for a Bold Goodbye to Summer
No gradual farewell, this red ombr is saying, I am going out in flames in summer. The chocolate brown blends in a raspberry-red gradient so beautifully, and the long waves are soft, making the color seem alive. It is cheeky, high-powered and unarguably seasonal, a fruit sorbet to your strands. It is the type of hot look that does not speak in a low tone, it is loud.
This color is worth loving and I have been waiting to use the Joico Color Balance Red Shampoo to have that color on lock. With only one washing a week the tone remains rich and dimensional-not brassy or dull.
This is a complete rebrand in the best possible way, particularly in case you have been playing it safe all summer. Why not embrace something sunny, gloomy, and tasty right before the sweater season comes?
Face-Framing Highlights with Classic Curls
If glow was a hairstyle, this would be it. The long hair with gentle curls is even perfected by the chunky face-framing highlights that lighten up the entire mood. It is the ideal transition between beachy blonde to brunette season. It is glam without being too much, it is just enough to wear to dinner dates or holiday weekends when you need that extra pop.
To keep those money pieces bold, I suggest a purple toning conditioner once every two washes, a good bet is Matrix So Silver. It holds off brass and allows your natural brunette to peek through.
I adore the contrasting nature of this style, yet it does not seem to be something that can be worn to any occasion. It is providing adult glamour, but with a twist of naturalness, a hint of I woke up like this and a hint of I definitely curled it on purpose.
Chunky Bubble Braid for Laid-Back Days
When you want ideas that are simple yet appear difficult, then this chunky bubble braid will be your thing. The fluffy parts that are held together with gold bands provide movement and the pulled apart bubbles provide softness and structure. It is romantic, breathable, and most importantly, it is practical enough to wear during hot late summer days.
I prepare the entire style with a little mousse- Bumble and Bumble thickening full form is amazing- and then I tease each part with my fingers after it has been tied up. It prevents the volume to slip away and provides that light airy feel of a cloud braid.
This can be made in ten minutes, yet it will be assumed that it took 45. That is the type of low maintenance, high payoff hair I live in transition weather. Plus, it’s so Instagram-friendly.
Slicked Wet Look for Poolside Chic
We would not want to miss the final slick back style- the wet look. This is the hairstyle that says, I have been in the water or I have been somewhere fabulous. It is grounded, rough and shiny as though it still has sunscreen on it. The entire style is new, hot, and designed to go end of summer hairstyles that take a person through beach day to bar night.
I mix gel and leave-in cream to get it without greasiness, my favorite cocktail is Pattern Styling Custard and Ouai Curl Cream. It leaves shine but never crunch. And don’t be afraid to rake through with your fingers—that’s where the magic happens.
This look isn’t just about water—it’s about attitude. You may be all glammed up or just have a lip balm on and it still says something.
Loose Waves with a Headband Pop
This is the last appearance that is vintage redux in the cutest manner. Natural curls with a wave, a little bit tousled to add volume, and a thick knotted headband. It is as though a contemporary Brigitte Bardot had a child with a 2025 version of the camp girl chic. It’s approachable, fun, and completely day-to-night ready.
To achieve the lived-in texture, I advise the placement of the curling wand of 1.25-inch barrel and alternation of the directions. To keep everything in place, but not make it stiff, use the Moroccanoil Texture Finishing Spray, which provides hold and a dry finish, so the waves remain touchable.
This is my personal favorite style to wear on transitional days when I do not want to think much about it. Add some gold hoops, and you’re ready for a brunch, bookstore run, or even a casual dinner. Easy but with a bit more glamour- that is how we are ending the season.
Golden Mermaid Waves for an Endless Summer Vibe
This hair style is as though it is clinging to the final rays of August sunshine. These wavy, long locks project an easy, beachy softness, yet they are polished enough to appear styled, as opposed to scruffy. The middle section provides an element of formality, and the wave design provides it with that dishevelled look of a person who has just been to the sea. The overall texture? Airy, luminous, and just messy enough to look real.
Achieving these beach waves is actually quite easy- I adore braiding my hair when it is slightly wet and putting it into two loose plaits at night and leaving them to dry overnight. I brush through them with my fingers in the morning and add a little shine and separation with a light oil such as Verb Ghost Oil. It is no-heat magic that does not damage your hair but still makes you look done.
I don t know what it is about this style, but it makes me feel relaxed and lifted at the same time, as though I could be wearing it to a casual breakfast or a rooftop party and it would still work. It is a real easy transition style, at least to those who are not quite willing to bid farewell to the magic of summer hair.
This is the hair that tells you that you have been living the good life, sunlight, salt water, and an occasional iced latte in hand. And honestly? That energy is always in style.
