9 Easy, Breezy Summer Hairstyles to Beat the Heat (Including One For Boys!)

School's (almost) out for Summer, and soon kids will be enjoying a slew of seasonable activities. Of course, it's hard for kids to enjoy the great outdoors when hair is falling in front of their face. While you could throw it into a ponytail and call it a day, you can just as easily create a cute look for your daughter's locks. From braids to buns, these Summer hairstyles are a great way to keep her cool — literally and figuratively — over the next few months! We even have one made especially for your little man. Source: Shutterstock

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Knotted Ponytail

Knotted Ponytail

A ponytail is a great way to keep hair off the neck, but adding knots makes it a functional and fashionable 'do. Source: Instagram user cutegirlshairstyles

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Knotted Ponytail Tutorial

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Katniss Everdeen Braid

Katniss Everdeen Braid

The next Hunger Games movie isn't out till November, but your daughter can prepare by rereading the books and rocking this 'do. Source: Instagram user madisonkatherin

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Katniss Everdeen Braid Tutorial

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Goddess Braid

Goddess Braid

Make your daughter feel like a goddess with this stylish 'do! Source: Instagram user msdanti

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Goddess Braid Tutorial

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Dutch Flower Braid Tutorial

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Three-Strand Fishtail

Three-Strand Fishtail

If you've already mastered the standard fishtail, try giving it this easy twist. Source: Instagram user braids_on_braids_

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Three-Strand Fishtail Tutorial

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Star Twist Bun

Star Twist Bun

Perfect for the Fourth of July, this hairstyle screams US pride! Source: Cute Girls Hairstyles

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Star Twist Bun Tutorial

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Halo Twist

Halo Twist

Keep hair out of her face and off her neck with this gorgeous but oh-so-simple crown. Source: YouTube user LHDC-TV

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Chinese Staircase Braided Ponytail

Chinese Staircase Braided Ponytail

Little girls will love this simple and stylish take on the traditional ponytail. Source: Pretty Hair Is Fun

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Chinese Staircase Braided Ponytail Tutorial

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Faux Hawk

Faux Hawk

No blades are required to give your little guy this cool 'do! Source: Flickr user DavidDenisPhotos.com

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Faux Hawk Tutorial