Summer is officially here, y’all, and it is hot outside. Unfortunately, sometimes the heat causes us to spiral into a style rut — hair can go a little limp when you wear it down, and you can only wear a plain ol’ pony so many times before you start to get sick of it. That’s where a simple scarf comes in handy.

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10 Hair-Scarf Tutorials That’ll Take Your Summer Style to the Next Level – SheKnows

From retro to boho, there’s a million different looks you can create with a scarf, and many styles either help keep your hair out of your face or add a little perk to weighed-down tresses.

It can be frustrating to figure out a good wrap on your own, but an easy step-by-step guide can make all the difference.

Originally published August 2014. Updated June 2017.

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