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A tight topknot keeps you cool in the summer heatand has a seriously elegant feel, too.

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Secure with bobby pins that match your hair color.

Feel free to let a few flyaways peek out for an effortless effect.

Original pinby Annabelle Fleur fromvivaluxury.blogspot.com

Double the braids, double the fun, right?

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Go crazy with your part: the haphazard look adds to the appeal.

You don’t even need a mirror.

Secure twisted strands by pinning into an interesting design like this triangle shape.

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Consider upping the wow factor with glittery metallics or pops of neon.

If you want to go all-out gorgeous, create mini fishtail braids to pin up like above.

And it’s easy to pull into a side pony if things get really sweaty.

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Original pinby Kelly Walker fromhappilygrey.com

Make a girly half-up style look modern with easy waves (air-dry, anyone?

Also spend a couple of extra seconds with the iron, curling front pieces away from your face.

A little effort put in, a whole lotta look comes out.

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The result is part boho-cool but 100 percent beach ready.

Secure a wispy, low ponytail with a feminine ribbon and tie it into a bow.

Skip the half hour tango with a curling iron.

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It’s too hot out.

Instead, spritz damp hair with a sea-salt spray, pull into two loose buns and sleep in overnight.

Original pinby Cathy Anderson frompoorlittleitgirl.com

Think of it as your back-up plan that’llneverfail.

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Original pinby Christina Caradona fromtroprouge.com

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