Summer Hair Forecast 2025: Cuts & Colors to Beat the Heat in Style

Summer Hair Forecast 2025: Cuts & Colors to Beat the Heat in Style 🌈

Summer 2025 is all about easy glam with just the right amount of attitude. Think styles that give off confident, cool, and a little nostalgic—but new to 2025. Whether you're heading to a festival, lounging poolside, or just trying to survive these all-too-frequent heatwaves in style, this is your ultimate cheat sheet for the season's hottest hair moves.

From dreamy color trends to breezy cuts that actually work with summer weather (hi, humidity!), we’re breaking it all down so you can find your perfect vibe.

☀️ The Side Part (Gen Z version)

We know what you're thinking—the side part is back?! But hear us out. This isn’t your older sister’s side swoop. The 2025 version starts closer to the middle and shifts just slightly for that effortless, “wind swept” energy.

📸 Why we love it:

• Creates balance and softens your features

• Looks so good in those windblown summer selfies

• The cooler cousin to the sharp middle part—it gives movement without the drama

Pro tip: Ask your stylist at Moonstone Salon to style your cut with a micro-side part for that barely-there, cool-girl edge and learn how to get volume at the root with amika's Rising Star.

☕ Espresso Brown: Rich, Low-Key Glam

If you’re into that quiet luxury look, Espresso Brown is your new go-to. This shade is deep, dimensional, and reflects light like a dream—perfect for showing off healthy, glossy strands all summer long.

✨ Best for:

• Anyone wanting a low-maintenance color with max impact (for our brunette girlies!)

• Smooth transitions from cooler winter tones to summer warmth

• Enhancing natural depth without going too dark or heavy

It’s elegant, it’s wearable, and it pairs beautifully with soft waves or sleek ponytails. Want even more shine? Before you go, use amika's Flash Instant Shine Mask in shower for that extra bit of shine and extra UV protection.

💛 Butter Blonde: Dreamy & Sweet

Butter Blonde is 2025's answer to the icy tones of summers past. It's soft, creamy, and sun-kissed—like your hair just casually got this perfect on vacation in the south of France.

☀️ Why it’s trending:

• Plays well with beachy waves, textured lobs, and messy buns

• Brightens your whole look without the upkeep of platinum (keeping hair happier and healthier)

• Gorgeous on a wide range of skin tones

Match it with our signature amika Bust Your Brass line to keep that blonde buttery smooth (and brass-free).

✂️ Shaggy Layers + Bangs: Texture is Back Baby

If summer had a signature haircut, this would be it. Shaggy layers paired with breezy bangs are taking over for Summer Hair 2025, and it’s easy to see why—they’re playful, decently low-maintenance, and full of personality.

🌬 Why we love this duo:

• Adds volume and movement without the weight

• Perfect for humid days when you want your hair to have shape and play with your natural texture

• Bangs (curtain or classic) frame your face and give instant style points

Not ready for full bangs? Start with soft curtain-y fringe that blends into your layers—it’s flattering on literally everyone and grows out super easily. Bonus: they look amazing with a messy bun, beachy waves, or claw clip.

✨ Styling tip: Let your layers air dry with some texturizing spray, and give your bangs a quick once over with a round brush or flat iron to keep them looking fresh all day and add a prep spritz of amika's Perk Up line.

🌈 Pops of Color: Let Your Inner Color Shine

Hot girl summer is nothing without a little color. Whether you're into bold & bright streaks or dreamy pastels, this trend is all about letting your personality shine—literally.

🎨 Fun ways to rock it:

• Hidden halo color under a sleek bob

• Rainbow tape-in extensions shown off with curls or braids (Yay! NO COMMMITMENT)

• A bold all over color that you can switch up (Psst: this means you'll be going blonde/platinum first)

Festival season? Covered. Instagram selfies? Fire. Your inner creative? Very, very happy. Our fave way to keep hair looking bright? Ask your stylist for a custom color mask! At Moonstone Salon, we love to use amika's The Kure Strength Repair Mask as our base and add our client's custom color mixture for a take home refresh on vivid colors.

🇫🇷 90s French Bob: Nostalgia, Made Chic

If you’ve been dreaming of that effortlessly cool French girl vibe, the 90s French bob is calling your name. Think: sleek yet voluminous, playful and polished.

What to expect:

• Chin or cheekbone length with subtle layering or textured ends

• Works beautifully with natural texture or blown-out finishes

• Inspired by supermodels of the past, but made for 2025

It’s giving retro energy—minus the commitment. Best way to get a bit of extra texture on your ends? Amika's On Lock High Hold Wax adds instant definition and hold to a piecey summery bob.

💖 Find Your Summer Look

Not sure where to start? No worries. The best cut or color for you depends on your vibe, your lifestyle, and the way you want to feel this summer.

Quick tips:

• Face shape: Side parts + layers flatter rounder faces. Bobs are great for more angular features.

• Skin tone: Butter Blonde glows on warm tones, while Espresso pops against cooler undertones.

• Style inspo: Bring in a moodboard or a few pics—we love helping you make it your own.

This summer (honestly EVERY summer) it should really be about embracing the trends that make you feel most you. Whether that’s a bold new color, a fresh cut, or just a tiny tweak—Moonstone Salon is here to make sure you look and feel amazing doing it!

Ready for your summer hair era? ☀️ Book your appointment now and let’s make some hair magic!

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