Keep Your Hair Up: 12 Celeb-Inspired Hairstyles Perfect For Singapore's Heat
Chic hairstyles to try when the humid weather is too unbearable
By Letty Seah and Shazrina Shamsudin -
Let's face it: for anyone who has mid- to long-length hair, it can be hard to stay cool while keeping our locks down. Updos that keep hair out of your face are a much-welcome reprieve from the heat. While ponytails and French braids are perfect for everyday wear, changing your look from time to time is much more fun.
Whether you're looking for a chic dinner-date hairstyle or a more laid back option, there are options galore for you. And the best part? Wearing your hair up can also prevent any humidity-induced frizz. Here are 12 looks inspired by your favourite stars like Blackpink's Lisa, Jeanette Aw and Hwasa to show that no matter your hair length and type, there’s a hairdo for you.
Still thinking about how to style your hair especially when you’re rushing to get out of the house in the morning? We’re taking some inspiration from none other than Lisa herself. To keep your high ponytail looking sleek and chic, take one inch of your hair and wrap it around the hair tie before securing it with a bobby pin. And if you have bangs, be sure to leave your fringe out so it frames your face.
For a more relaxed look, take a cue from Maria Hwasa. All you need to do is to gather your tousled and loose hair and tie your hair at the nape of your neck. This style particularly suits those with long, layered and wavy tresses. More importantly, it takes seconds for you to achieve this look, so it’s perfect for busy mornings.
This hairstyle may take some time to master but rest assured that it’s a hairstyle that will go with just about any outfit. To start, section your hair into two and start French braiding it before securing it with an elastic hair tie. Then bring the end of your right braid to the left and secure it with bobby pins, and repeat on the other side. To finish off, you can also opt for some ribbons like Jennie, to accessorise and give more zest to your look.
Go for a effortless tousled look like K-pop star Hwasa, who left loose tendrils and her fringe down to frame her face. There are plenty of ways to achieve a messy bun (just check out YouTube for tutorials!)
You’ve heard of space buns, but what about taking it to the next level with some space bun braids. Yes, you read that right. Taeyeon upped the ante and went for classic French braids, topped with space buns on each side. To spruce up your look, you can add some strings and ribbons to your look for more texture and colour.
The hun seen on Squid Game’s Jung HoYeon is the perfect heatwave-friendly hairstyle. It is super easy to recreate and exudes that effortlessly-put-together-without-trying-too-hard charm. To add volume and body, start by creating some curls in your tresses with a curling iron or wand. Next, go over your hair with some texturising spray and tease the top half of your hair. Finally, twist your textured strands into a bun and secure with a pretty scrunchie.
The beauty of Single Inferno’s Yea Won’s low slung bun is that you can recreate it in under one minute — regardless of your hair type and whether your hair is wet or dry. Her wispy flyaways add a touch of glamour to her heatwave ‘do. Cop her look by spritzing your locks with sea salt spray and leaving some strands to frame your face and add a hint of nonchalance to the look.
Girls’ Generation Taeyeon is one of the celebs most consistently seen wearing the quintessential ‘90s hair accessory. There are many hairstyles that you can create with a claw clip. One of our go-to hairstyles is this twisted French updo seen on Taeyeon. To get the look, you want to start by gathering your hair into a low ponytail. Next, twist your ponytail until you get to the ends. Pull the twisted pony upward and fasten it with a large claw clip. You’re done!
When balmy weather hits, there’s nothing like a neat ballerina bun. The higher the bun, the cooler you stay. For a smooth finish, give your roots a generous spritz of hairspray. Also, consider using a boar bristle brush to keep things shiny and smooth.
Working with second-day hair? Create a deep side part with a fine-tooth comb and gather the rest of your hair into a low ponytail. You can secure your ‘do a hair tie and call it a day but if you’re looking to finesse your look, use a tiny chunk of hair from your ponytail and wrap it around your ponytail for a more sophisticated look.
Every day might feel like a bad hair day when temperatures are high. On those bad hair days, borrow a leaf out of Jeanette Aw’s beauty book and whip out this youthful hairstyle. Simply create two braids on each side of your head and top it off with your favourite baseball cap. Done and done.
Looking to go the extra mile with your heatwave hairstyle? Opt for this Apink Bomi-inspired balloon ponytail hairstyle. All you have to do is create more sections on your low ponytail and secure them with hair elastics or ribbons — gently tug at the sections to fluff out the hair for that voluminous balloon look.
A version of this article was first published on Her World. Additional text: Michelle Lee
This article was first published here on April 13, 2022 and updated on Mar 30, 2024.