Hot-Weather Hairstyles

For summer hair, the best 'dos require minimal effort, defy humidity, and have tons of sex appeal.
a. Beachy Waves-->Kate Hudson's tousled style is sexy year-round, and now you have the warm, humid air to help enhance your natural texture. To get the look, divide damp hair into three sections and loosely braid each. Unravel your locks when they're dry, then set your waves with a texturizing spray

b. Half-Up and Loose-->When the weather makes your hair curlier, it's sexy to just wear it that way around your shoulders like Zoe Saldana. But to keep strands from getting in your face, part your hair down the middle and pull back a small section on either side.

c. Twisted Bun-->You could go straight from the beach to sunset drinks with Hayden Panettiere's simple 'do. Make a center part and pull all your hair, except for the front two inches on either side, into a loose, low bun. Twirl each of the remaining sections around your finger, then tuck the ends into the bun with a few pins.

d. Down and Flirty-->If your hair dries wavy on its own, take a cue from Cameron Richardson and slip on a pretty headband. Tease the roots at the crown (just behind the headband) for an instant sexy effect. Need a boost in the texture department? Spritz a wave-enhancing spray.

e. Pinned-Back Bun-->Summer updos should look simple and slightly undone, like Leighton Meester's carefree version. Since you actually want to have some shorter pieces sticking out of the bun, this style works for anyone with layers or shoulder-length locks. Make a center part, then use your hands to gather your hair into a ponytail, secure with an elastic, and twist it into a bun. Anchor it with two long crisscrossed bobby pins and let any wayward strands do their thing.