Summer 2026’s Biggest Hair Trends Are Surprisingly Low-Maintenance
Written by Emma Aerin Becker at Elle.com
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Say goodbye to polished curls and pin-straight strands. In summer 2026, it’s all about lived-in texture and perfectly undone hairdos. “This means seamless color with subtle dimension, grown-out roots, and tousled texture that looks effortless rather than overly styled,” says Lordet. “Women are gravitating toward hair that feels low-maintenance yet polished, with movement and softness that only gets better over time.”
