The Best Summer 2023 Hair Trends to Show Your Stylist (2024)

From bohemian waves to sleek ponytails and ballerina buns, the best summer 2023 hair trends feature a range of versatile styles that not only help beat the heat, but also embrace the elements of a warmer season (here's looking at you, frizz). And when it comes to popular hair colors over the next few months, brunettes are diversifying their tones with a hint of red, while blondes are leaning toward icier, ash shades.

For an inside scoop on some of the most popular looks they're spotting just about everywhere—from the Met Gala to Coachella Festival—we asked celebrity stylists in the know, Sally Hershberger and Jen Atkin, for their thoughts on what's next in hair. Here, we've rounded up a few of the best summer 2023 hair trends to keep bookmarked, along with some key products for each to add to your rotation.

Putting your hair in a bun during summer months may seem like a no-brainer, but this season's polished ballerina bun trend takes the neck-cooling look to another level. “A bun works for all hair types,” Hershberger tells BAZAAR.com. “It’s a strong look that’s cool and polished.”

Singer FKA Twigs paired her sleek bun with a center part and sculptural hair accents on the red carpet at this year's Met Gala.

We're loving Sofia Richie Grainage's seemingly effortless, yet perfectly coifed updo.

Hershberger typically opts for a hair oil and hair spray combination to craft a sleek ballerina bun style with plenty of hold. “It’s more pliable,” she continues. “You want to keep it clean but get that shine. That’s all I use: Hairspray and dry oil, but sometimes I’ll add mousse as well."

A snag-free set of hair ties, like this satin pack from Slip, ensures a stylish, yet comfortable bun.

Celebrity stylist Lacy Redway previously told BAZAAR.com that the spiral trend offers a modern take on classically vintage hair styles. During Creed III's press tour, she worked closely with actress Tessa Thompson to design a series of signature looks adapted from French surrealistic artist, Claude Cahun.

We've already noted that hair spirals seem to be everywhere these days, including at the 2023 Met Gala. Supermodel Ashley Graham paired vintage-inspired finger waves with a flipped up bob for a sophisticated beauty look.

Also seen at the Met Gala, actress Lily Collins's sculpted bob was accented by a subtle hair spiral for a more romantic finish.

After framing Collins's face with spiral accents held in place by flat clips, stylist Gregory Russell used Living Proof's Control Hairspray and let it set in for 20 minutes.

If you want a softer curl appearance, Redway advises to select a small section of hair and smooth it over with a flat iron. Next, she recommends using the Nexxus Comb Through Finishing Mist Hairspray to shape your desired piece of hair onto your forehead.

Create new depth for brown hair by adding a tinge of red to your base color, as seen on Little Mermaid star, Halle Bailey.

Actress Riley Keough's all-over cinnamon tone provides the perfect amount of warmth and subtle vibrancy.

We've already added Chrissy Teigen's transformative crimson brunette color to our summer inspiration board.

This temporary gloss from dpHue stays put for up to three washes—which means you don't have to fully commit to this hair trend to try it.

What's new in waves? According to celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin, this season is all about “bendy, imperfect waves in the hair that have a sense of undone texture." She adds the look is reminiscent of the early 2000s, which harkens to the era’s trend of seamless hairstyling. “We saw a lot of natural texture or imperfect, slept on textures,” Atkin says. The stylist's new brand, Mane by Mane Addicts, has a jumbo curling iron perfect for nailing this cool-girl wave.

Actress Simone Ashley's side-parted, breezy waves look even better when blowing in the wind.

Shakira has been a master of the cool-girl waves for years now, and doesn't show any signs of letting up.

“Let some sections not be as wavy," Atkin says. "Pick out some super small sections at the end to add more definition with the waver. Shake it upside down, then give it a good spray."

According to experts, when using a three-barrel waver like this one from amika, it's best to work in sections to style your hair for a more uniform finish. But, don't feel obligated to make sure it all looks exactly the same.