A-list holiday hair inspiration for sultry summer looks
Published
13th Aug 2012
by rachael
Summer holidays are no excuse to let your style standards slip - here are the hottest A-list hair looks to inspire throughout the warmer months.Holiday hair doesn't have to be high-maintenance - natural air-dried texture provides the perfect base for summer styles, particularly with the added grip of sea salt and beach-blown texture.
Plaits, ponytails and buns all offer an on-trend choice, all enhanced with curls and waves and natural texture - as well as sun-kissed summer colour.
Keep it casual, low-maintenance and effortless for summer looks that your clients will love - here's the A-list inspiration to get you started.
Miranda Kerr
"I just love this look. Miranda looks great keeping her hair out of the sun with this super-cool hat. Her sun-kissed locks are neatly trimmed and she has such a Summer glow about her. This look is carefree, casual and relaxed, exactly how you should feel on a holiday. Miranda wears this look well and just looking at this pic makes me yearn to get away."
Helen Miles, Thomas and Miles, Guernsey
Kate Bosworth
"I'm loving this soft and sexy updo on Kate. It's easily achieved by prepping the hair with a curling wand and then sectioning it with a few Kirby grips. Taking the hair off the face is ideal for the Summer and looks glamorous but not too polished. This is very chic but at the same time can be a fun style that will suit all face shapes, all hair colours and probably all ages too. The key for longevity is to create lots of texture and volume before you put it up."
Kaya Jakubowska, Clay Salon & Spa, Oxshott, Surrey
Chanel Iman
"Chanel's balayage is beautiful - the champagne tones provide an amazing contrast to the darker shade for Summer and suit her facial structure. Oval and heart-shaped faces can work this wavy look, so it looks great on everyone from teenagers to yummy mummies. I would tweak her fringe and add some extensions through the lengths for extra body. Lightening the ends just a touch more would make this the perfect sun-kissed style."
Emmanuel Barnett, House of Rush, London
Solange Knowles
"Solange always gets it right and this is what Summer hair should be; bold, natural, carefree and fun! Her gorgeous Afro grabs attention while maintaining that cool factor. It's also perfect for Summer as it's generally low maintenance which means she can leave the straighteners at home and forget about fighting the frizz in the hot weather."
HJ's 2011 Afro Hairdresser of the Year, Junior Green, London
