Nothing about summer respects your hair routine. The second humidity hits, straighteners give up, curls do what they want, and yesterday’s blowout becomes today’s beach wave whether you planned it or not. Every sign handles that surrender differently — some are already leaning into the fashion choices their sign can’t resist once the heat rolls in, others are still fighting it with a flat iron.
Your star sign won’t tell you whether your hair is naturally curly or straight — there are dead-straight-bang Aries out there right alongside the ringlet-loving ones. What it does shape is how you respond once the temperature climbs: work with the chaos, fight it, or just throw on a hat and move on with your day.
Here’s a summer hairstyle for every sign, along with a styling tip that actually makes it wearable — no drastic haircuts required, even if your sign’s look runs short. Once your hair’s settled, the makeup shades that suit your sign best will finish the job. Then you’re ready to turn heads!
Aries rules the head and the hair, so bad hair days are simply not an option. Work with, not against, a wayward do with a gold-flecked summer gel, and if in doubt, keep things on lockdown under a sporty baseball cap—your beach headgear of choice.
Style tip: This look takes gold flecks all the way. For a subtle version, try Captain Blankenship Golden Waves Sea Salt Shimmer Spray.
Perfect tousled beach waves are the hair of dreams for your glamorous sign, and you won’t mind taking the extra time to get them right—maybe even adding a few clip-in pieces to amp up your look. Glamazons are go.
Style tip: Pretty, polished, and unfussy, an ideal look for practical Bulls.
You like to make a statement with your hair, so why not experiment with semi-permanent new color or a different style altogether for summer? Your do will be the talk of every BBQ—but make it something you can easily undo come fall.
Style tip: Glitter is a low-commitment way to make a major impact for dramatic Geminis.
Summer tugs on the heartstrings of your nostalgic Cancer heart, and you may find yourself drawn to styles of summers past. Think a grown-up take on loose pigtails or a simple pony, like you would have worn at camp.
Style tip: A simple braid/pony combo reminds you of the easy days of summer.
Hello, glamourpuss! Who cares about summer hair, when there are so many cute summer accessories to play with?! We’re talking hats, huge hoop earrings, killer shades. … Life is your catwalk, and the beach is no exception.
Style tip: For Lions, your mane is the key attraction, and it’s all about accessories.
An intricate French braid will keep everything neatly in its place, not to mention keep you cool as temperatures rise. The perfect marriage of form and function, your sensible Virgo sign will also do well to invest in a chic sunhat.
Style tip: Pretty and out of your face, a French braid updo is a staple of your summertime look.
Let the classic 1950s starlets be your summer hairstyle icons, with their carefully coiffed waves and cute knotted scarves and bandanas. Brigitte Bardot was a Libra, and nobody put the sexy into silk headscarves like her!
Style tip: A bold scarf adds attitude to an otherwise everyday style.
You experience life on a deep level, Scorpio—not that us mere mortals would ever know it, as you’re also the queen of control. A smooth, low ponytail will maintain an air of elegant mystery, even as temperatures rise and blood begins to run especially hot.
Style tip: A low ponytail provides the perfect frame for notice-me accessories.
Sagittarius, the boho traveler of the bunch, allow your summer style to be inspired by the 1960s Summer of Love. Keep it loose and uncombed, with cute baby braids to frame your face. If you’re picnicking, allow a few flowers to find their way into the mix!
Style tip: Add some waves and baby braids, and you’re ready for anything!
Short, no-nonsense styles suit your practical nature, and the summer heat could find you even more drawn to a fuss-free crop. Think Claire Underwood in House of Cards, a Capricorn style icon if ever there was one!
Style tip: Keep things simple this summer with a hairstyle that embraces your natural texture.
Your futuristic worldview, Aquarius, means you’re nothing if not “directional,” and summer could be a great time to experiment with a topknot, or a high fashion ponytail secured with multi-colored bands.
Style tip: Play with your look until you find one you love.
Waves were made for you, Pisces Merwoman, whether your hair is naturally curly or you get some tongs in on the act. When the heat is on, pin a few pieces into a falling-down up-do to signify how we all come a little undone when the summer heat is on.