No Heat Hairstyles: 10 Summer Styles for Natural Hair
Summer, summer, summer-styles!
Okay ladies, time to put those diffusers, hairdryers, and hair wands down. It’s time to let your natural hair loose and let your curl pattern do its thing! If there was one season to give your hair a break from heat-styling tools and start wearing some easy no heat hairstyles, let summer be it. There are many naturals that opt for heat-required styles during winter but come summer, we can lay those styling options to rest—those natural curls are definitely one of the best textures you can rock for summer!
No Heat Hairstyles for Natural Hair
This season, the heat is definitely on, but it won’t involve any form of electricity with these hot hairstyles. Read on:
1. Office-Friendly Natural Hair Updo
Try out this updo with curly bangs. It’s simple, classy, and summer-friendly. If you don’t have bangs, hack it! Pin your hair up at the root of your fringe until your bangs are the length you like.
2. Bantu Knot Hairstyle
Summer is the season of fun, right? Move away from your traditional go-to ballerina bun and opt for Bantu knots. When you’re tired of rocking these mini buns, loosen them, massage your roots to get rid of visible parts, and rock your curly afro hairstyle.
3. Pineapple Puff
There’s nothing like a hot summer day when your curls are getting the best of you! The solution: Pull it up. Opt for this super easy pineapple puff ponytail. Try it out with this simple tutorial and make sure to keep your curls on point by using some Dove Amplified Textures Twist In Moisture Shaping Butter Cream before you create your updo.
4. Chunky French Braids
What kind of list would this be without the inclusion of a braided hairstyle? Since we’re going the no-heat route, this means no need to blow your hair out before braiding. Braiding your curls provides you with a cool mussed-up texture and a bit of chunkiness—love! As the week goes on, the messier the better.
5. The Wash-and-Go
The wash-and-go method is pretty obvious for summer, but instead of drying your hair with a diffuser or sitting underneath a hooded dryer, opt for drying on the go. To give your hair enough time to dry before heading out, it may require waking up just a tad bit earlier… but those cute curls are well worth the wait!
6. The Fro-Hawk
Need a summer festival hairstyle or tired of your wash-and-go? Try the fro-hawk hairstyle. Smooth hair on both sides towards the center and use bobby pins or hairpins to shape and keep in place.
7. Healthy Curls
Focus on healthy curls with your wash and care system. Washing with a duo like SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo and Conditioner will get you prepped for the perfect hair day with healthy curls.
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SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo
8. Curly Bangs
Let your hair air-dry and allow your bangs to go curly. We love how effortless and chic this look is, and it’s so easy to achieve! Embrace your curls and give your bangs a rest from the blow-dryer or hair straightener.
9. Crown Braid
Looking for a no heat updo? Why not try the chic (and classic) crown braid? This style is perfect for any occasion, whether it be casual or a little more upscale.
10. Accessorize
Throw on an accessory! We love a good headband, as it elevates any look while also keeping your hair out of your face (a one-two punch in hot weather). This is a great option during extra warm days.
