10 Must-Try Summer Hairstyles with Hair Extensions in 2024

Summer is a time for socialising and feeling good, and what better way to feel good than flaunting a new hairstyle with your beloved hair extensions? Keep reading to explore our 10 must-try summer hairstyles with extensions that will undoubtedly look stunning and boost your confidence.

• 1. Sleek Middle Part Bun for Summer Chic
• 2. Effortless Messy Bun and Bangs
• 3. High Ponytail Drama for the Summer
• 4. Waterfall Hairstyle
• 5. Face Framing in 2024
• 6. Half Ponytail
• 7. Summer Salon Waves
• 8. Hot Half Braid
• 9. Messy Twisted Up-do
• 10. Half-up Knot

Summer is a time for socialising and feeling good, and what better way to feel good than flaunting a new hairstyle with your beloved hair extensions? Keep reading to explore our 10 must-try summer hairstyles with extensions that will undoubtedly look stunning and boost your confidence. 

The best news is you don't need a haircut and colour or even any professional skills to achieve these styles, this blog will inspire you to maximise the impact of your hair extensions to achieve on-trend styles that will see you through summer 2024 in style.

1. Sleek Middle Part Bun for Summer Chic

The middle back has come back in fashion and is here to stay! A perfectly centred middle part is often paired with a neat, compact bun, to create a chic and sophisticated hairstyle. The bun must be smooth and defined to elevate this hairstyle to its full potential, although we love a messy bun, this won't do on this occasion. 

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You may be thinking 'My hair is too short to achieve this look', however with extensions you can achieve so many looks that you thought were impossible for your hair length. You'll need a simple bun attachment, you can find all sorts of clip-in buns available online and on the high street but keep in mind that the bun must be smoothly styled to make this combo work. Step out with this hairstyle for a summer wedding, or evening soiree to help you feel glamourous and stylish.

2. Effortless Messy Bun and Bangs

Buns don't come much easier than a messy bun, a trendy style in its own right, but to upgrade it for a 2024 summer look, pair it with a heavy fringe. If you don't suit a full-on fringe this style works just as well with thick face-framing layers. 

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The style works best if you have enough hair to create a fully volumized bun, teeny tiny buns just don't cut it here. Add a Curly Messy Bun hair extension if you require extra volume, these simple-to-use hair scrunchies will take your bun from mini to mega in minutes! This hairstyle is the perfect balance between 'I made an effort, but not too much', that's ideal for a travel day to your 2024 holiday. 

3. High Ponytail Drama for the Summer

Create some drama with a sleek high ponytail this summer. This hairstyle requires minimum effort but has a put-together vibe which suggests every inch of your hairstyle has been styled to perfection. 

A clip-in ponytail extension will give you the thickness and length needed to complete this look. Sadly our natural ponytails just don't have the volume of a clip-in ponytail, and even more disappointing many women are not able to grow their hair to a length that still looks long even when styled into a high ponytail. Thank goodness for clip-in ponytails! Opt for a straight-style ponytail to ensure this look feels sleek and sophisticated at any summer event in 2024.

4. Waterfall Hairstyle

Adding lots of layers will instantly make your hair feel trendy, and create a stunning 'waterfall style' to your hair, but as promised no haircuts are required in the inspirational guide. You'll just need a layered hair extension set, which will give you the layered look without a pair of scissors in sight. The layered set will usually consist of 3-5 sections of hair which are pre-styled to help add volume at the ends of your hair, when placed strategically around your head you will create a soft layered look. 

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This hairstyle is super volumizing and is best suited to a special summer occasion where you want to make a lasting impression. The colour match to the extensions here is important, but you can opt for a mixed shade of layered hair extensions to add extra depth and dimension to your hair. 

5. Face Framing in 2024

This cute and simple look is super stylish for summer 2024. You may have seen these face-framing sections with mini braids, but even women with the most basic of hair-styling skills can achieve this same effect with bubble braids - no braiding required. 

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This boho style works best when paired with long hair, by clipping in your longest hair extensions set you can achieve a laid-back look, which is perfect for the summer festival season. You can also avoid any additional styling by choosing pre-styled hair extensions which will add a touch of style to your hair without the need for heated tools. 

6. Half Ponytail

The half ponytail has been reinvented for summer 2024, the top section now looks fuller and thicker. The once-basic hairstyle has been elevated into this stunning style that is more suited to the voluminous looks of 2024. Thanks to a pre-styled ponytail, you can quickly achieve this style by simply clipping in the ponytail extension on top of your half-up half-down style. 

We recommend choosing a ponytail which shorter than your hair length, we love the effect the pre-styled wavy ponytail has on this style. What's more, as this ponytail is shorter and lighter, it's suitable to also wear a One Piece Hair extension at the same time, to enhance the length of the bottom section of the hairstyle. 

7. Summer Salon Waves

Salon waves are a modern hairstyle and are not going anywhere for summer 2024. Once only achievable by a visit to a salon, but now easy to accomplish at home. The hair extension market has not disappointed by keeping up with the salon wave style, you can find pre-styled wave extensions that blend effortlessly into waved hair. 

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The wave trend is perfectly suited to popular colouring techniques such as root blends, balayage and the latest 'teasy lights' trends. The subtle waves found in waved extensions highlight the depth and dimension of the hair colour and provide a pristine salon-worthy style. 

8. Hot Half Braid

Keep cool in the sun with this summer 2024 hairstyle inspiration. The half braid can be achieved as a double braid like this example or a single braid. Use clip-in extensions to add length to your braided style. If opting for a double braid we'd recommend using smaller sections of clip-in extensions to avoid an extension showing down the middle of the parting. You can find smaller sections of clip-in extensions in a multipiece extension set. 

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These multi-piece sets are extremely versatile as they can be used in a variety of ways to enhance the length and thickness of your hair in many different styles. This hairstyle will keep your hair tame and is perfect for women who have frizzy hair types, the precise braiding will secure your hair in place while still looking beautifully stylish.

9. Messy Twisted Up-do

Twisted hairstyles are a gorgeous choice for the warmer months. One of the featured summer twist hairstyles is the classic messy twist, which is achieved by loosely twisting sections of hair and leaving them slightly undone for a relaxed and effortless vibe. 

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It is important to note that hair length is a factor in achieving certain summer twist hairstyles. For those with shorter hair, hair extensions can be used to add length and volume to the hair, making it easier to create more complex twist styles. Hair extensions can be clipped at the root to seamlessly blend with natural hair.

10. Half-up Knot

The half-up knot hairstyle is a trendy look that is perfect for the summer season. Its features include a half-up, half-down style with a twisted knot at the crown of the head, creating a playful and effortless look. This hairstyle is suitable for a variety of hair types, from long and straight to medium-length and wavy. It works well for both casual and formal occasions, making it a versatile option all summer long.

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If using clip-in extensions, start by applying them to the lower half of the hair to add length and volume. Then, follow the same steps as with natural hair to create the half-up knot look. The steps involved in creating this hairstyle are simple and easy to follow. Simply part the hair, twist the top section, and secure it with pins. This hairstyle is perfect for those looking for a quick and stylish look for the summer season. Whether you have natural hair or use clip-in extensions, the half-up knot is a versatile and summer-ready hairstyle that is sure to turn heads.

Meet the expert

Now you've viewed our top 10 must-try hairstyles with extensions for summer 2024, you might be wondering how to find the right colour match. Seek advice from a professional and experienced colour match expert, who will happily assist in matching your hair shade to a hair extension colour. The expert service requires customers to submit unfiltered photos of their hair colour, the photos are examined and referenced to the colour range available and the perfect match suggested. 

You can also purchase colour samples to try the suggested shade before you buy the full product, now there is no stopping you from finding a summer hairstyle to suit you!