We all want summer hair to be carefree and low-effort. Think of airy, textured cuts and sun-kissed colors that need minimal styling. In practice, this means short-to-medium lengths with relaxed layers, and warm blondes/reds that grow out gracefully. Yes, “bobaissance” continues into 2025, with bobs of all kinds dominating the scene.
From a modern pageboy bob to French and luxe bobs, these cuts lift hair off the neck (cooling you down) and wear an effortless polish.
Top 4 Hair Cuts to Get This Summer
Following are the top 4 Cuts to have an airy summer:
1. Modern Bobs (Soft, French, Pageboy)
Virtually every “It-Girl” is flashing a bob. Celebrity stylists note “the bob haircut in all its forms is everywhere right now, and it will remain that way through 2025”. Summer’s twist is to make it softer and airier. For example, a soft bob has flipped-under ends and feathered layers, so it holds shape with “minimal styling”.
Likewise, the mid‑length collarbone bob or luxe bob (seen on Hailey Bieber) is cut bluntly at the shoulders and often tinted rich chocolate or strawberry tones – “full” yet low-maintenance.
The French bob (chin‑skimming with a curved in‑edge) is especially popular, as stylist Temur Hamilton explains: it’s “shorter for hot summer days” and surprisingly easy to keep sleek.
2. Pageboy Bob
A standout retro-meets-modern trend is the renewed pageboy. This 60s/’70s style (think Vidal Sassoon cuts) has returned in softer form: a rounded baseline, inward‑turned ends, and sometimes bangs.
Bangstyle reports that stylists are “cutting hair short for summer” and finding the pageboy ticks all boxes – it’s “cool, clean, and easy to style”. In practice, the pageboy’s length (jaw‑to-collarbone) lifts hair off the neck to keep you cool, and its smooth shape naturally air-dries without heavy styling.
3. Shags and Layers
The other heirloom trend carrying into summer is the shag haircut. Stylists describe a modern shag as “all about fun, texture, and movement”. Think layered, choppy cuts with fringe. On natural waves or curls, a shaggy cut creates volume without frizz – once cut, it “falls into place” even in humidity.
Jennifer Korab notes that curly clients especially benefit: the cut gives “rounder shapes with more emphasis on volume and texture”, so curls behave on hot days. Even straight-haired girls are trying it – Sophie Thatcher and Zendaya have been seen with shaggy bobs and wispy bangs.
A variant is the shaggy lob (a layered lob between chin and the collarbone). Lordet recommends this length because it can be tailored to your natural texture and is “perfect for air-drying”.
4. Short Crops (Pixies and Bixies)
For the ultra-low-maintenance, the pixie cut is resurging. Models like Taylor Hill have sported super-short pixies, and stylists say this cut is “effortless, chic, and perfect for the warmer weather”. Clients who want edgy but low-fuss hair also try the “bixie” (a playful bob-pixie hybrid): PerfectCorp describes the bixie as “light, airy, and packed with personality,” ideal for staying cool. Shortcuts pair well with summer-ready colors (see below) and often come with textured bangs or layers for softness.
Natural Waves, Braids & Updos
Instead of heat tools, many are embracing their natural texture or protective styles. Celebrity stylists note that loose waves and braids have “really become the go-to protective styles this season”. The logic is simple: braids (boxer, goddess, French, etc.) keep hair off your neck and shield strands from sun/heat damage. Boozer says curls and braids are “stylish, versatile, and ideal for protecting the hair from heat… plus they make it easy to stay cool”.
On the red carpet, we see trendsetters wearing undone ’90s blowouts (airy volume with flipped ends) and messy topknots or buns, which add ’90s nostalgia to any outfit. Slicked‑back looks (ponytails or buns) are also summer staples: they offer a polished, off-face style that resists frizz.
Bonus tip: stylists suggest using a light hair mask or oil in a slicked bun and letting the summer heat lock in conditioning as you go about your day.
Styling & Maintenance Tips:
- To amplify waves or curls, scrunch in a sea-salt spray on damp hair and diffuse for natural volume.
- For loose beach waves, try overnight braids or ribbon curls to avoid heat damage.
- Use leave-in conditioners or anti-frizz serums on ends in humid weather.
- When wearing updos, secure with non-damaging elastics and finish with a light hairspray or wax stick to hold flyaways.
Always protect hair (and color) from UV with products containing SPF, and regularly deep-condition sun-exposed hair.
Sun-Kissed Colors & Lowlights
“Summer 2025 is all about intentional yet effortless color,” say top colorists. Warm, sunlit hues dominate. Stylists foresee lots of “sun-kissed” balayage, think apricot blondes or golden highlights, that mimic the hair’s natural lightening in the sun.
For example, Jerone Lordet highlights a golden-apricot tone (a mix of peach, honey, and tangerine) as “luminous, like a golden hour in hair form”.
Another is sunset balayage: soft peachy-beige tones around the face and ends, a subtle nod to beach sunsets. On the redder side, Ariana Grande’s muted “strawberry” red is influencing a gentler copper hue for summer.
Brunettes aren’t left out – many opt for warm brunettes with highlights. Colorist Christine Bellemare calls the new “toasted coconut brunette” a summer favorite: dark mocha hair with creamy caramel highlights that look “lightened by the sun.” The result is “dimensional, low-maintenance… ideal for summer’s laid-back vibe”.
In fact, there’s a broader move to ‘bronde’ (honey-toned brunettes/blondes) and lived-in color: stylists note people are embracing “more medium honey-toned blondes and brunettes with golden highlights” for a long-lasting, grow-out-friendly look.
Color Tips:
- Ask for balayage or babylights so roots grow out invisibly.
- Choose warm, natural tones (golden blondes, peachy-beiges, soft reds) that suit your skin tone – stylists stress personalization over one-size-fits-all.
- Use color-protecting shampoos/conditioners and a weekly gloss or mask to keep highlights shiny.
Schedule touch-ups or toners sparingly – the goal is a “natural fade” that captures the effortless summer feel.
Conclusion
Summer 2025 hair is all about lightness and ease. From the trimmed pageboy bob to tousled shags, styles are shorter and textured so they can dry on their own with a bit of scrunch or air-drying. Celebrities from Sofia Richie (French bob) to Selena Gomez (shaggy lob) and Taylor Hill (pixie) are already showcasing these looks.
Experts emphasize we want hair that looks as relaxed as summer itself: easy parts and updos, products for shine, not stiffness, and vibrant but sunlit colors. The result is an effortlessly chic vibe – breezy, low-maintenance and summer-ready.
