The experts have a couple of tips for making the most of your short hair in the summer heat, too. “The ultimate protection is to keep your hair out of the sun and covered, but the next easy thing is to use a UV protecting mist and wearing protective styles,” says celebrity hairstylist, Sam McKnight. “Whether you summer in the city or at the beach, sun and humidity protection is key. Fight flyaways with Happy Endings (£36), a hybrid nourishing balm with defines, de-frizzes and de-fluffs while sealing split ends. Layer it up into wet or dry hair, braid or twist for the day, and go from beach to bar or desk to date by shaking it out and misting Sundaze Sea Spray (£26), a UV protecting mist to give you sea kissed texture like the ultimate Ibizan Cool Girl.”
And curls can benefit from some extra TLC in the summer too, says Afro Hair Specialist and BaByliss Pro Ambassador, Michelle Sultan. “Humidity is the biggest cause of flyaways, followed by humidity freeze which is caused by using too much or too little products, and over-manipulating the hair,” she says. “Some of my clients will towel dry their hair before using styling products, and this causes curls and coils to freeze and even break the curl pattern. It can also be caused by the water pressure on your shower head being too harsh [and] if water is too hot, so turn down the water and avoid over-washing your hair.”
So, if you’re after some summer hairstyles for your short hair, we’ve rounded up the sleekest we’ve found, as well as the newest styling products to help you tap into your short hair summer.
