Hairstyles for hot weather
India, Australia, Marocco, Brazil, Cuba – what do those countries have in common (other than being places I would rather be in right now than in freezing cold Germany)? They can get very very hot. Probably too hot to worry about which lipstick best to wear in the morning. Instead you might need to think of ways to adapt your look to the temperature. What this means is simple – light clothes and your hair worn UP. To stay away from the ever so boring ponytail, i’ve made a list of hair solutions that are simple and easy to do and will keep your head from sweating a waterfall.
1. Make two braids with your hair above your neck. Then wrap them around your head attaching them with pins – cute, easy and better than any ponytail.
2. Make a high ponytail, twist and wrap it into a bun. Use pins to attach it.
This is one of my personal favorites – the french braid. Tuck in the end of the braid for maximum cool-keeping.
3. Pin your hair into a messy bun. Wrap a bandana around your head, if you like, or simply add a flower for that bit of holiday feel.
4. The french twist is considered a style people wear on fancy occasions but i wear it almost every day. In a messy version of course. It’s quick, easy and fashion-conscious.
5. And for the days where you are just in no mood to make any type of hairstyle or if your hair is simply not having any of it – why not pack a good old-fashioned hat? It keeps your face in the shadow and is a great fashion statement.
litle side note: this last photo is the back of my head in Delhi, India by the way. Yes it’s hot and smoggy but if you can maintain a decent hairdo and maybe wear a nice dress you risk to be treated with a lot more respect, especially when you are traveling alone as a woman.
Beautiful travels,
Katja
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Leonie SAYS:
Hey,
I really enjoyed your articel. But how does the last hairstyle work? I’ve been trying do do it as well as that all morning, but it doesn’t seem to work. Would be nice if you could explain because I think it’s fantastic
Go on like this!!
March 18, 2010 at 8:19 am
Katja Hentschel SAYS:
Dear Leonie
i’m glad you could find some inspiration for a new hairdo. The last photo is just a french braid. Since I have naturally curly hair it turned out a little messy like on the photo. Check out this tutorial for the basic moves http://www.ehow.com/video_17115_french-braid-hair.html and then just add your own twist. Once my entire head is breaded, i tuck in the tail end of my braid, just above my neck. good luck with it!
March 18, 2010 at 10:59 am
JerryB SAYS:
I love the look of the french twist ! Looks so elegant and sexy but how to do the same ? Do you have any tips how to do that easily so I could wear it everyday ?
March 20, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Katja Hentschel SAYS:
Hi Jerry,
the French twist is definitely a gerat look for almost any occasion and actually a very quick hairstyle to do. The best tutorial I have found for a French twist the way I do it is by this Japanese girl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXfR1WiJv6s. You might not understand the words but you can just copy what she does. Practise a little and you will be a pro twister in no time!
March 22, 2010 at 8:02 pm
Jessica SAYS:
Love the top hairstyle — it’s a French braid with the tail tucked under. I wear my hair like this a lot in French Polynesia, India and Africa. Not only is it great for keeping cool in hot climes (and so easy to do with hair that’s a bit more malleable after a swim in salt water) BUT it’s great when you are in places where showing off your hair or wearing bold makeup/clothing as a woman — especially a white Western woman like me — is not a good thing to do. Sometimes when you travel, you need to be discreet and abide by local customs and this is a great way to ward off unwanted attention while still looking nice in those places. xx
March 22, 2010 at 8:07 pm
Catherine SAYS:
I love the french braid one – but to be honest i always struggle when doing it myself – it is so tough to do it backwards on your own hair, and just so easy to do it on someone elses hair…
but the effort is definitely worth it! if you have any further easy hair styling tips, happy to see them!
April 1, 2010 at 9:39 am
Melissa SAYS:
How did you do your french plait hairstyle? It’s great!
April 8, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Katja Hentschel SAYS:
Hi Melissa, glad you like it! look above in the 2nd comments and find the link I added of a japanese girl who french braids her hair just like i do. hope that helps!
April 9, 2010 at 12:01 pm
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