The best hair accessories for summer

Hair accessories are one of the hottest trends to hit the scene this summer, and they are functional and flattering on everyone. What's not to love? 

The best part about accessorizing with our hair is that the looks are so versatile and affordable. We're seeing hairstyles and accessories that give a nod to the '90's, however clips and scrunchies have grown up a lot since then. Wearing accessories is no longer just for teens, but for women of all ages and all events, from formal events to a 9 to 5, or a night out.

Read on for some of our favorite ways to accessorize your hair…

Braids

Learning to braid your hair requires some skill and patience, but once you get the hang of it, you never forget how. Braids are a quick way to amp up your look fast! We love the look of two simple 3-strand braids to frame the face, accompanied by your natural texture.

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Florals

Flowers and foliage have made the leap from wedding aisles and runways into everyday wear. No matter your style or length, pick flowers that are sturdy enough to be pinned and tucked into a braid or loose flowing waves. Keep the stem an inch or so long so that a pin can easily secure it in place for a beautiful floral statement!

Image via ash salon, hair by Noelle Goodrich

Clips

When it comes to hair clips, placement is everything. Add clips while pulling your hair back to accentuate your cheekbones and eyes. Don’t be afraid to use more than one clip - using at least a few allows for less hair to be crammed in to one clip.

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Scarves

As summer is in full swing, so are flowy fabrics and bold colors. These don’t just have to be about your clothes - headscarves are the perfect way to accessorize while covering unwashed hair, Incorporating a beautiful scarf into your summer hairstyle adds an immediate chic factor!

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Time saving hair products

Going from sopping-wet hair from the shower to a smooth blowout or styled waves is no small task. As most of us who experience having tired shoulders and arms (hello, arm workout!) while styling your hair can attest to, it can be a time-consuming process. 

So, we've rounded up some multi-tasking hair products that will help you speed through your routine with the result of beautifully styled hair. From a dry shampoo that bumps up the volume to a spray that extends your hair style, read on for the best time-saving hair styling products.

R+Co DEATH VALLEY Dry Shampoo

Using a dry shampoo can be the ultimate time saver. Why? Because you can refresh your hair without washing it! This dry shampoo will do more than clean up your hair; it'll lend it a kind of untamed texture—not unlike the landscape from which it takes its name. Just a few sprays will absorb excess oil, increase volume, and add definition.

R+Co GRID Structural Hold Setting Spray

When things need to go according to plan, use GRID, a lightweight, 24-hour setting spray that gets hair in formation. It's a stand-out finisher with style memory to lay the foundation for long-lasting blow-outs or curling iron sets.

R+Co GRID Structural Hold Setting Spray

Supercharge your hair with this nourishing and protective leave-in conditioner that helps soften, seal, detangle and fight frizz. Can be used on damp or dry hair, alone or layered beneath styling products to optimize their performance.

Ready to start saving more time with your haircare? Visit us to pick up your time-saving products!

Warm blonde hair inspo

Warm blonde hair color provides an instant brightening boost that you might be craving as the onset of warm, sunny days are here. Warm blonde hair shades include an array of hues that can flatter every skin tone and include golden, strawberry, amber, honey, and butterscotch shades.

What’s so versatile about warm blonde locks is that it can be so achievable. If you have very light, cool blonde hair right now, you can warm up your locks with a buttery boost of balayage. If you are a brunette looking for a warmer and lighter shade, try caramel blonde balayage/highlights. 

Take our word for it: there is a blonde for you. Ahead are some of our favorite and most recent warm blonde clients.

This warm bronde shade adds golden blonde for a naturally sun-kissed look. 

Enhance a neutral base with a buttery balayage for a shade that looks totally lit from within for that glow! 

Baby blonde is perfect if you're looking to lighten up from roots to ends. It’s typical for this shade to use balayage highlights or babylights to blend the warm shades of warm platinum and gold into the hair for a dimensional look.

This buttery & light shade looks beautiful with a warm base and is the perfect shade of blonde for ladies looking to brighten up for the summer months. 

All hair featured in this post by Noelle at ash salon.