HOW TO GET THE Hair You Want

No need to fuss over your locks in the heat: We have (almost) effortless summer style inspiration that will flatter any length and texture, plus fast pro how-tos.

- CATHARINE MALZAHN

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DOUBLE TOPKNOT 

Keep hair off your neck with this fresh take on a typical bun. Smooth strands with an anti-frizz serum, then loop the top section of hair in an elastic at the high point of your head and the bottom section directly below, leaving the ends out.

GH BEAUTY AWARD WINNER: JOHN FRIEDA FRIZZ EASE EXTRA STRENGTH SERUM, $11, TARGET

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BRAIDED BUN 

Breeze from balmy day to night with an elegant yet relaxed updo: Weave a braid on each side of the front of hair, then wrap them together into a low bun. Finish by spritzing all over with a flexible hairspray to keep the style in place.

GH BEAUTY LAB TEST WINNER: BIOLAGE PROFESSIONAL FREEZE FIX HUMIDITY-RESISTANT HAIRSPRAY, $21, AMAZON

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SEGMENTED PONYTAIL 

Give your go-to summer pony a fun update by tying thin elastics matching your hair's color along its length about 1 1/2 to 2 inches apart. Gently tug each segment with your fingers to enhance fullness.

GH BEAUTY LAB PICK: SCÜNCI NO DAMAGE COLOR MATCH ELASTICS, $5, AMAZON

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