I Spot Hair Trends for a Living—5 Fresh Ways to Elevate Your Look This Summer

As a beauty editor, it's my job to keep an eye out for the latest hair trends. Yes, from summer hair colours to hairstyles and even hair accessories, I am always writing about new ways to update your look. How do I find these trends, I hear you ask? I'm fortunate enough to speak with top hair experts daily, but like anyone else, I'm also glued to my phone and always scrolling through TikTok and Instagram to stay up-to-date on emerging styles.

With the new season in full swing, there are plenty of ways to take your hairstyle to the next level this summer. While I don't believe in "dated" trends, I do love sharing quick and easy ways to elevate your look and I've spotted a few current-feeling styles that I predict will be big news in the months ahead (and might even surpass the trends we've become so acquainted with over the past few).

So, what are you waiting for? Keep on scrolling for my top summer hair recommendations, and which styles I will be swapping the below looks out for this season...

5 Hair Trends to Update Your Style This Summer

1. Pausing: Teddy Bear Blonde

Wearing: Creamy Blonde

While warmer, golden blonde shades were all the rage last summer, this season I've noticed more and more people opting for bolder, creamier hues. Take the California blonde hair trend, for example. This summery, sun-kissed shade still looks natural, but is a fun way to switch up your look and make your blonde that little bit brighter.

My top tip? Make sure to have a purple shampoo to hand to help counteract brassy tones.

Get the Look:

Olaplex

No.4p and No.5p Toning Bundle

This handy bundle comes with Olaplex's purple shampoo and conditioner to help keep your blonde hair looking fresh in between appointments.

Wella Professionals

Care Color Fresh Semi-Permanent Colour Mask in Pearl Blonde

Another great product for reviving fading colour, this Wella mask will brighten up your blonde ends.

2. Pausing: The Lob

Wearing: The Micro Bob

We all know that bob hairstyles are trending, but earlier this year, we noticed more and more people growing out their bob haircuts into a more relaxed "lob". However, one look on Instagram lately and you will be met with a range of chic micro bobs that prove short hair is back with a bang this summer.

The great thing about this style is that it's super versatile. Whether you want a blunt micro bob or a more laidback shag haircut, the options are endless.