Humidity-Proof Hairstyles

Finding a hairstyle that holds up to summer's hot and humid temperatures doesn't have to be a struggle.
In fact, three of the season's hottest trends—waves, braids and ponytails—not only look fabulous, they're also insanely practical.

The secret behind their wearability is all in the texture: a messy, slightly undone finish allows you to be less precise with the style.

Here's how to do them:

Beachy Waves:

Not only do they look great, they're also super-easy to achieve.
If you already have a natural wave, apply an anti-frizz cream to towel-dried hair to define texture and reduce frizz, then scrunch your hair and twist sections away from your face.

If you have straight hair, spritz a spray gel on wet hair to create texture, then scrunch all over and finger-tousle as you dry it.
 

Braids & Twists:

Braids are a great way to open up the face, tame thick tresses or give texture to fine hair. It's also a great option when you are having a bad hair day.

Start with dry hair that has a wavy texture, which will hold the braid. Take small sections of hair at your part or hairline, then braid to the ends. Secure with a clear elastic and lightly spritz the braid with a spray gel. Loosely tuck the bottom of the braid under other pieces of hair so that the ends aren't visible.

Pretty Ponytails:

Turn a boring ponytail into a fun and flirty style by adding in some waves and twists. Start with dry, wavy hair. Gather strands up loosely into a ponytail, leaving a few front pieces loose. Secure the ponytail with an elastic, then loosely twist the front strands. Pin them back, then set the style with a light hold, flexible hairspray.