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Gorgeous Curly Hairstyles to Try This Summer
Updated on April 2, 2026 | 4 min read
Jaclyn LaBadia, Davines Writer
The curly hair struggles of summer are real. Heat and humidity can be tough on curls disrupting the curl pattern and causing frizz, dryness and loss of elasticity. If you don't pay special attention to your curls during the summer months, you’ll be left with damaged curls, split ends and breakage by September. That's why we put together this guide to the best summer hairstyles for curly hair. Including all the must-have products and curly hair tips for summer to keep your curls healthy all season long! And it all starts now.
Key Takeaways
Summer Curly Hair Care and Styling
- Summer heat and humidity can disrupt curl patterns, causing frizz, dryness, and breakage if curls aren't properly protected.
- Simple, long-lasting styles like high ponytails, Dutch braids, space buns, and fishtail braids are ideal for summer wear.
- Microfiber towels and diffusers help maintain curl integrity by reducing frizz and minimizing heat damage.
- A tailored product routine is key—mix and match curl creams, gels, mousses, and oils to suit your unique curl type and needs.
- Heat-free hairstyles and accessories like braids, updos, and clips offer stylish ways to reduce damage and stay cool.
- Use sun protection for your curls—products with SPF help shield hair from UV rays, just like your skin.
- Davines curl care line offers high-performance summer solutions with products that hydrate, define, and protect curls from humidity and sun damage.
In This Article
Understanding Your Curly Hair in Summer
Easy Summer Hairstyles for Curly Hair
Hair Care Regimen for Summer Curly Hair
Heat-Free Styling for Curly Hair
Best Summer Curly Hair Products
Understanding Your Curly Hair in Summer
Your summer curly hair likely behaves a lot differently than in other seasons. Curly hair poses a specific set of challenges not experienced by straighter strands. When the weather heats up common problems like frizz, dryness, and sun damage can wreak havoc on your curls, making them unmanageable. To get you through the summer, we’ve put together this list of easy summer hairstyles for curly hair. Let’s take a look below.
Easy Summer Hairstyles for Curly Hair
These styles are easy to DIY and can last for days if you wrap your hair at night.
Chic High Ponytail for a Breezy Summer Look
A high pony keeps you cool in the heat with your curls up and your strands out of your way, even if the humidity takes over.
Dutch Braids for a Playful Day Out
Dutch braids are playful and fun for summer, plus they’re a protective style, helping to keep your hair hidden away, minimizing summer damage.
Half-Up Space Buns for a Fun and Chic Style
Space buns scream summer vibes- especially if that vibe is an outdoor concert or festival. Plus, the half-up style lets you play up your natural texture.
Romantic Half-Up Fishtail for a Big Night Out
A wispy fishtail is soft and feminine, perfect for a summer wedding or other special event. Accessorize with a headband or a few sparkly pins based on the occasion.
Hair Care Regimen for Summer Curly Hair
Step up your hair care game for summer with these 4 steps to maintain your summer curly hair.
Step 1. Ditch the usual towel for a microfiber one
Terrycloth towels are harsh on your curls, leading to increased frizz and dryness. Microfiber is softer and more absorbent, cutting drying time.
Step 2. Discover the magic of a diffuser
Use a diffuser attachment anytime you blow dry your curls. A diffuser distributes heat more gently and evenly, preventing the intense, concentrated airflow that causes frizz and limp curls.
Step 3. Find your ideal combination of summer hair products
Since all curly hair is unique, your ideal combo depends on testing different products and formulas until you find what works best. Some common curly combos include curl cream and gel; mousse and leave-in conditioner; and hair oil and curl serum.
Step 4. Shield your hair with a sunblock
Exposure to the sun can be just as damaging to your curls as heat styling, so in addition to a heat protectant, be sure to include hair products with spf into your summer curly hair routine.
Heat-Free Styling for Curly Hair
Avoid the added stress from hot styling tools with these heat-free summer hairstyles for curly hair.
Summer Braid styles
Braids are the perfect heatless hairstyle. They protect hair from damage, they’re low maintenance and they’re versatile as far as what type of braided style you choose.
Effortless Updos
Perfect for keeping hair off your neck and away from the elements, updos help prevent breakage and damage during the summer months. We love an effortless classic like a top knot or french twist.
Fun and Cute Clips
Keep summer fun by using the season’s cutest accessories to hold and style your curls. Clips of all shapes and sizes are cool for summer so use as few or as many as you need to tame and control your curls.
Best Summer Curly Hair Products
Keeping your curls bouncy, frizz free and manageable all summer long is a full time job, but these hairstyles and tips can help. Keep them in your rotation all season long, in addition to the highest quality summer curly hair products, like the ones from Davines. Our curl formulas, including shampoos, conditioners, mousses and curl-building serums speak directly to the specific needs of your curly hair- specifically, resisting humidity, preventing frizz and giving elasticity back to your summer curls.
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