The sun is shining, the temperature is climbing, and your carefully styled hair has other ideas. Whether you’re heading to Carnival, brunch or just trying to survive the Tube, these are the hairstyles that can handle Britain’s hottest days without sacrificing style.

We wait months for summer.

Then it arrives… and our hair immediately starts negotiating its exit.

One minute your edges are laid to perfection. Twenty minutes later you’ve walked from the station, the Central line has doubled as a sauna, and suddenly your sleek style has developed a personality of its own.

Sound familiar?

The good news is that summer doesn’t have to be a battle between you and your hair.

In fact, some of the season’s most stylish looks are also the most practical.

1. Knotless Braids

If summer had an official hairstyle, knotless braids would be a serious contender. They’re lightweight, versatile and perfect for holidays, festivals or simply avoiding an hour with the hairdryer every morning.

2. High Puff

Simple, elegant and effortlessly cool. A moisturised high puff is ideal for natural hair and works beautifully with oversized earrings and a bold lip. Sometimes less really is more.

3. Sleek Low Bun

The quiet luxury trend isn’t going anywhere. A neat low bun looks polished enough for the office and glamorous enough for evening drinks. Even better, it keeps your neck cool when temperatures climb.

4. Fulani Braids

A timeless favourite that’s having another major moment. Whether you prefer beads, cuffs or a minimalist finish, Fulani braids combine tradition with unmistakable style.

5. The Curly Bob

Shorter styles are having a huge moment this summer. A soft curly bob feels fresh, playful and wonderfully easy to maintain, especially during humid weather.

6. Faux Locs

Heading away for a week or two? Faux locs…