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7 Best Summer Hairstyles of 2012

Rising temperatures mean it's time to get your hair off your neck. See how celebrities are giving summer hairstyles a chic, updo update

May 29, 2012 | by Cinya Burton | 58 COMMENTS

Braided crown The bohemian crown may have started off as a wreath of flowers, but now the look has evolved into a 360-degree braided headband. While we loved the braided crown on Sienna Miller and Emma Watson, we were intimidated by the level of difficulty this milkmaid-inspired style seemed to have. Luckily, Brian Zinno, senior education director of Antonio Prieto Salon in New York, assures us that "this look appears harder than it actually is." Get his how-to next:

How-to: Run a dollop of texturizing cream through your damp hair to smooth frizz and keep strands from slipping out of the braided crown, says Zinno. Starting just above the right ear, French braid a two-inch section of hair all the way around the hairline until you reach your starting point. With the remaining hair, continue braiding the section into a regular plait (that is not attached to your head) and secure ends with a clear elastic. Lay this braid right along the inner rim of the French braid, and keep it in place with bobby pins.

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some of these look good to me

by butterfly11 Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 07:27PM Report as inappropriate

A bit much to have to do on your own

by BeautyBoss Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 07:11AM Report as inappropriate

There were a bit too many braid styles in here for me, but overall I love these hair ideas. It is always challenging to keep your hair off your neck in a creative and pretty way. It's nice to get some inspiration.

by HeathRene Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 04:09PM Report as inappropriate

How do you braid your hair against your head!? I love bang braids, but can't do it!!! UGH!!!

by morgan_ledford Monday, February 25, 2013 at 01:44PM Report as inappropriate

Sock buns don't work on my curly hair:(

by amber.flute Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 11:34PM Report as inappropriate

Totally need to try some of these styles out

by Sele10 Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 12:56PM Report as inappropriate

very nice

by Nicole2814 Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 11:40AM Report as inappropriate

so nice

by EricaF123 Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 01:19PM Report as inappropriate

My hair is so Blondy and puffy ,hope this bun suites on me

by monab Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 02:52AM Report as inappropriate

/i love the crowned braid i'll have to try. ..i'm sure ethnic hair would look crazy beautiful in it

by pdaladybug Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 06:34AM Report as inappropriate

I just got my hair cut two days ago and I suddenly regret it.

by schien Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 06:13PM Report as inappropriate

Love all the braids! Too bad I found this when summer is almost over. :|

by michellefuentes Friday, August 24, 2012 at 07:35PM Report as inappropriate

These seem a little hard...but I'll sure have to give some a try!

by GingerDrink Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 11:43PM Report as inappropriate

Seriously, the article would be more appropriately titled if it said something like "best hair styles for people with straight, blonde hair," because it certainly doesn't help the rest of us.

by Cheryl5752 Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 02:10AM Report as inappropriate

love the bun with the french braid going up the back. i did it on one of my friends and it looed sooo good :)

by christine7499 Friday, August 10, 2012 at 06:44AM Report as inappropriate

Love love love this look. Two of my fave hairstyles in one!!

by lacole505 Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 11:28AM Report as inappropriate

the sock bun is amazingly easy and you dont actually have to use a sock you can use a hair donut. they are sold online at www.prettybunsboutique.com. .. easier and more perfect than a sock xoxo

by summerboyd111 Friday, August 3, 2012 at 01:43PM Report as inappropriate

These look hard to do but worth the try.

by andyv1217 Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 10:35AM Report as inappropriate

Definently going to try some of these before summer ends this year!!!

by MissAmy00 Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 12:09PM Report as inappropriate

I clearly can't use any of these for my pixie cut, but they're all cute and it was still fun to read!!

by tallredamanda Sunday, July 22, 2012 at 02:59PM Report as inappropriate

I love the top knot french braid, but it's so hard to do with my curly hair. :(

by caitlin_wilson Sunday, July 22, 2012 at 01:24PM Report as inappropriate

I love Kate's updo..

by sheillablog Sunday, July 22, 2012 at 10:23AM Report as inappropriate

These styles are so cute! I'm going to try them all. :)

by danielle_spence Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 10:24AM Report as inappropriate

Those are adorable hairstyles. Unfortunately my hair is much too short for any of these.

by LipglossandSpandex Friday, July 20, 2012 at 10:44PM Report as inappropriate

I just wish my hair was longer to pull some of these off. Having medium length hair is so awkward. I wish it would grow!

by glenncoco Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 05:30PM Report as inappropriate

omg the topknot french braid is gorgeous!! i will start with that one

by LeSucre Monday, July 16, 2012 at 09:19PM Report as inappropriate

awesome

by Nicole2814 Monday, July 16, 2012 at 08:43PM Report as inappropriate

the topknot french braid is a must :)

by jaye_tyler Monday, July 16, 2012 at 07:43PM Report as inappropriate

The topknot with the french braid is so pretty! I also love the retro style of the rolled updo.

by internet101 Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 08:16PM Report as inappropriate

The sock bun rocks my socks. Absolute favorite, EASY summer go-to style for me this year.

by deanne127 Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 06:57PM Report as inappropriate

i love Sock bun.

by mlira Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 11:55AM Report as inappropriate

I liked all the styles! Especially the ponytail with french braid.

by fastshoes97 Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 10:41AM Report as inappropriate

Frame 9 of 9 talks about braiding tutorial videos. But I couldn't find them. Too bad.

by flirtygirl214 Monday, July 9, 2012 at 11:45AM Report as inappropriate

I love this look and tried it just today. It was simpler than I anticipated and very cute!

by flirtygirl214 Friday, July 6, 2012 at 10:20PM Report as inappropriate

Some very nice styles!

by robyne00 Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 03:25PM Report as inappropriate

Topknot with French braid !! I love it !

by sonataar Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 02:12AM Report as inappropriate

French braid w/top knot rocks!

by Thorne Monday, June 11, 2012 at 08:37PM Report as inappropriate

i love this one,i just hope i dont get dizzy after trying this hair do..lol ,it has that sexy look

by butterfly316 Friday, June 8, 2012 at 09:27PM Report as inappropriate

i love this one,i just hope i dont get dizzy after trying this hair do..lol

by butterfly316 Friday, June 8, 2012 at 09:22PM Report as inappropriate

All these hairstyles are so gorgeous. I must try them all.

by jewls_rehaum Friday, June 8, 2012 at 09:18PM Report as inappropriate

The Top Knot French Braid is Beautiful!!

by brendalea Friday, June 8, 2012 at 07:19PM Report as inappropriate

I love sock buns because they really work for any hair length! Seriously, my hair comes right above the tops of my shoulders and I rock sock buns like no other. You don't use the method said in the slideshow. There are plenty of youtubers that explain it for short -haired gals!

by asifsys23 Friday, June 8, 2012 at 05:34PM Report as inappropriate

Most of these would be difficult to do with all the layers I have in my hair but they are really pretty ideas, I have done a sock bun and it looks really good!

by Songbird2872 Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 04:36PM Report as inappropriate

I cannot believe I've never heard of a sock bun. After watching a youtube tutorial, I'm totally going to rock one.

by VV001 Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 01:14PM Report as inappropriate

too complicated

by talecon Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 08:18AM Report as inappropriate

I love the braided hairstyles, but for some reason I end up making a pile of mess on my head when I try to braid something :(

by venenumletalis Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 07:35AM Report as inappropriate

I love sock bun.

by LittleBunny Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 07:24AM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for the tips! Can't wait to try a few!

by raquel_raygoza Friday, June 1, 2012 at 04:53PM Report as inappropriate

Can't wait to try the sock bun!

by erica_mendez Friday, June 1, 2012 at 03:53PM Report as inappropriate

I want to try all of these! I just wish there were videos attached to each one.

by Roxalyn Friday, June 1, 2012 at 03:14PM Report as inappropriate

OOH! so pretty! I wanan try a couple of these.

by cuteAsAbutton Friday, June 1, 2012 at 02:28PM Report as inappropriate

loveee

by Nicole2814 Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 06:14PM Report as inappropriate

these are all gorgeous but i still think they're way above my skill level

by sportimonki13 Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 05:32PM Report as inappropriate

Love wearing my hair up in the Florida summertime! The only one that was a bit much was the french braid ponytail. The french braid topknot is gorgeous!

by alictasia Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 02:12PM Report as inappropriate

i love the hair style in 1st pic... gorgeous!!!!!!!

by 4getu123 Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 03:30AM Report as inappropriate

Beautiful! Thank you :)

by selma Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 11:52AM Report as inappropriate

Beautiful!

by yestfl Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 11:47AM Report as inappropriate

Very cute hairstyles!

by MssDani Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 10:08AM Report as inappropriate

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