Vacation Hairstyles to Get You Through Summer

Possibly the most frequently asked question of the summer is: "Do you have any fun trips coming up?" And if you're lucky enough to answer yes, then you're likely all too familiar with the absolute frenzy that comes next. The "appointment Olympics," as we affectionately refer to it, includes squeezing in all of your beauty maintenance treatments into a finite amount of time. If you're anything like us, though, there is one aspect of the process that is guaranteed to stump: picking a vacation hairstyle.

There are so many factors to consider when trying to find your perfect vacation hairstyle. It can admittedly be a little dizzying. From trying to time your prior look just right to ensure you get the most out of the style to finding a hairstylist to execute your vision — it's no easy task. Still, what takes up the most brain space for us has to be deciding what summery hairstyle we want to be wearing when we turn on that "out of office" responder.

It sounds simple enough, but when you have natural hair and need a look that can take you from the airport to a pool and dinner and back, you start to realize that you need to get creative. We couldn't relate more if we tried, so we've decided to help you while we're helping ourselves and create the ultimate guide to vacation hair.

From updos to braided hairstyles, these are the best looks to keep in your back pocket for all of your upcoming trips — whether you'll be lounging by a pool or drinking wine in a countryside villa. They're versatile, lightweight, and easy to transition back to real life once you get back home. Read ahead for the vacation hairstyles you need to try this summer.