8 Summer Haircut Trends For 2024

Piña coladas, pool floats, al fresco lunches — summer is all but the definition of low key, as are the haircut trends that tend to emerge each season. This year, the assemblage of up-and-coming styles is no exception, and they are the kind of chops that look good even if you do like getting caught in the rain.

“The general vibe with haircuts this summer will be low maintenance and effortless,” hairstylist Tauni Dawson tells PS. That means lots of texture and movement — but very little upkeep post-cut. Translation: ’tis the season of easy, breezy summer haircuts.

Looking for specific ideas to bring to your next salon appointment? We’ve asked the pros to identify the hands-down coolest summer haircuts you’ll be seeing everywhere in the warmer months ahead — from the “wolfette” cut to “Prada” bob, and more — because everyone deserves something hot to look forward to . . . that doesn’t require cooling down with an umbrella drink. Keep scrolling for more.

Experts Featured in This Article

Tauni Dawson is hairstylist at Nine Zero One salon in Los Angeles.

Amy Abramite is a creative director and stylist at Maxine Salon in Chicago.

Tom Smith is a celebrity hairstylist and the international color creative director for Evo Hair.

Philipp Haug is the owner of Haug London Haus salon and a Schwarzkopf Professional partner.

Mara Roszak is a celebrity hairstylist.

Liz Rim is a hairstylist at IGK Salon in NYC.

César DeLeön Ramîrez is a celebrity hairstylist and Unite brand ambassador.

Sunnie Brook is a celebrity hairstylist and Biolage global ambassador.

Dimitris Giannetos is a celebrity hairstylist.