20 Chic Spring Hairstyles to Freshen Up Your Everyday Look
Switch up your signature style with these seasonal ‘dos!
When the snow starts to melt, the flowers begin to bloom, and the sun stays out a little longer, spring is officially in the air. Since this season is all about starting fresh, there’s no better time of year to change up your routine—and that includes your hairstyle! Whether your go-to look is long and straight or short and curly, the spring season is a wonderful opportunity to try something new (without completely straying from your individual style and preferences).
If you typically tie your hair back, why not go bigger and bolder with cascading curls or tousled waves? And if your signature look is rolling out of bed and running a brush through your strands, a slicked-back bun or slightly undone updo is just as low-maintenance, with a bit more polish. However you tend to wear your hair on an everyday basis, a half-up, half-down hairstyle is the perfect in-between for spring.
In addition to embracing the shift in seasons by getting outside of your comfort zone, the best spring hairstyles balance function with style. Since the thermostat ticks upward and the sun gets a little stronger, you might find that a high ponytail or low chignon is a more practical and comfortable pick for the springtime—keeping your hair off your neck and out of your face will keep sweat at bay! But loose, flowing looks that emphasize body and movement, such as mermaid-inspired waves or retro curls, match the bright, lively feel of the season just as well.
No matter the length, texture, thickness, or color of your hair, these spring hairstyles will give your signature look a chic refresh!
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Blunt Cut
There's nothing like a healthy chop to kick off a new season! Hailey Bieber's blunt lob is a stylish refresh that's perfect for spring, especially if the winter weather kept you from stopping by a salon! For some extra flair, add a center part and straighten your strands.
Glossy Curls
Channel the beauty and vibrancy of the season by opting for long, glossy locks like Mindy Kaling's effortless style. Loosely twist your strands around a curling iron, and finish off your spring hairstyle with an anti-frizz spray to lock in shine and moisture.
Asymmetrical Chignon
This spring, try a fashion-forward updo like Margot Robbie's chic chignon with a single face-framing tendril for depth and visual interest. Throwing your tresses back in a high bun is also effective at taming sweat!
Side-Swept Glamour
For upscale occasions this spring, opt for old-school glamour with barreling curls and a deep side part. Jessica Chastain's side-swept style strikes the perfect balance between polished and effortless. To make your locks extra shiny, run a blow dryer through them first.
Pin-Straight Layers
There's nothing more classic than wearing your hair down straight! But without styling your strands right, they can easily look flat and lifeless, which is the opposite of spring! Jennifer Aniston's layered look and center part is the best way to bring some body to straight hair.
High Ponytail Braid
If you're looking for something playful yet sophisticated, take a page out of Zendaya's book by slicking your hair back, fastening it into a high ponytail, and braiding the shaft. This spring hairstyle will also draw attention to your facial features.
Brushed-Out Ringlets
Cascading curls that spill down your back and gather around your shoulders is the ideal spring hairstyle for long hair, especially if it's on the thinner side. After curling your locks, brush them out for added length and optimal shine and movement.
Polished Waves
Reese Witherspoon's bouncy hairdo has an impressive amount of sheen that you can achieve with the right tools, such as a hydrating shampoo and a frizz-fighting mist. If you want to take this glossy look up a notch, curl your tendrils in different directions for maximum volume.
Sleek Low Ponytail
There's arguably nothing more low-maintenance than a low ponytail! To elevate this low-key 'do, just follow Julianne Moore's lead: Straighten your hair with a flat iron, part your hair down the middle, and tie your tresses back at the nape of your neck.
Half-Up, Half Down
A half-up, half-down hairstyle is so versatile, yet it feels slightly more special than simply letting your hair down. While this spring hairstyle looks beautiful on every hair type and texture, including subtle waves like Jennifer Lawrence is effortlessly stylish.
Mermaid Hair
Get ready for the warm weather by turning to the beach for spring hairstyle inspiration! By recreating Niecy Nash's crimped mane with a sharp center part, your hair will look as textured, voluminous, and lustrous as a mermaid's.
Crimped Crop
Whether short hair is your signature style or your new spring look, don't let the cropped length deter you from curling your tresses! Instead of letting your strands hang straight, use rollers or a curling iron to amplify your mane's volume.
Slicked-Back Bun
For a spring hairstyle that doesn’t require much (if any) upkeep, try a slicked-back bun, à la Kim Kardashian. All you need is a good hair gel or hair wax and a brush to pull off this sleek look. The best part? You won’t have to worry about styling it beforehand!
Full Volume
Big barrel curls with ample volume like Jennifer Garner's are ultra-glamorous for any spring occasion. You can even part your hair to the side like the actress did for an extra bouncy look.
Flipped Edges
If you have a bob or another short haircut, you might think your spring hairstyle options are limited. But Emma Stone's 'do proves otherwise! All it takes to switch things up is curling the edges of your hair outward with a heated styling tool!
Tall Top Knot
Long, luscious locks look just as stunning down as they do up, and Salma Hayek's high top knot is a prime example. Secure your strands at the top of your head to emphasize height and thickness before pulling out two stray pieces near the face.
Tousled Tresses
A center part with tousled waves that frame the face is the definition of effortless elegance. Drew Barrymore's hairdo proves that a bit of texture can look soft yet laid-back. Plus, this spring hairstyle is so easy to pull off with a curling iron and texture spray.
Tucked-Back Tendrils
For those with naturally straight hair, letting it air-dry is definitely an easy styling choice. But if you want to dress up your everyday look, pin the front pieces of your hair behind your ears. In an instant, straight hair will look more polished—but without the stress!
Shaggy Style with Curtain Bangs
Sabrina Carpenter's shaggy mane with curtain bangs is a slightly disheveled look that looks majorly chic. Replicating this spring hairstyle couldn't be easier, either: Just loosely tie your hair back before letting some of the pieces naturally fall around your face.
Face-Framing Twist
A French twist will always be a classic that doesn't fail to look classy. But if you're hoping to make it look a bit more modern, add face-framing pieces. This spring hairstyle even works if you have thick bangs—just look at Jennifer Lawrence!
Lilly Blomquist is the associate editor at The Pioneer Woman, where she writes lifestyle stories across a wide range of topics—including news, entertainment, holidays, food, and more.
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