Sass, Style & Sun: Summer Hair Trends

(from Your Favorite Mentor Who Tells It Like It Is)

What’s Irving Serving?

Alright, sunshine seekers—sit down, grab your iced matcha or cold brew, and let’s have a little chat. Your summer style might be giving, but is your hair thriving or barely surviving? Whether you’re rockin’ 4C coils, sun-kissed balayage, a fresh fade, or goddess locs—this is your ultimate guide to keeping that crown flawless all summer long.

Let’s get into the top summer hair care trends for 2025 for ALL textures and genders, because your hair deserves to live its best life too.

1. Hydration Nation, Baby

Trend: Moisture masks and deep conditioners for every strand and curl pattern.

Mentor Tip for Natural Queens & Kings: Weekly deep conditioning is non-negotiable. Use a hooded dryer or heat cap for max penetration. And no, that half-empty leave-in from last year doesn’t count. Get something fresh.

For the Men with Curls, Coils, or Waves: Don’t sleep on moisture. A hydrating curl cream or leave-in can take your look from “meh” to “main character.”

2. Sun Protection for Your Crown

Trend: UV-blocking sprays, protective styles, and satin-lined everything.

Protective Style Alert: Braids, twists, faux locs, Bantu knots, and cornrows are serving style + protection. They’re low-maintenance, fly, and keep your ends tucked away from sun, wind, and chlorine. Just don’t forget to moisturize your scalp!

PSA: Satin-lined caps, scarves, and bucket hats aren’t just cute. They’re armor for your hairline.

3. Low-Maintenance, High-Vibe Hair

Trend: Cuts and styles that embrace your natural texture.

Mentor’s Message: Don’t fight the frizz—style it. Learn what your hair likes, and let it do what it wants to do naturally. Texture = beauty. Period.

Scalp Care Is the New Self-Care

Trend: Clarifying scrubs, refreshing sprays, and scalp massages (yes please).

Loc’d and Loving It? Keep your roots clean and your scalp moisturized. Use residue-free products that won’t cause buildup between retwists.

Heatless Styling & Texture-First Hacks

Trend: Twist-outs, Bantu knots, and air-dried curls.

Overnight styling is the move:

For curls: Two-strand twists, flexi rods, or finger coils.
For waves: Braids or twist-outs on damp hair.
For the girls who loc: Style into buns, bantu knots, or rope twists for heat-free flair.

Textured Hair Rule: If you’re using heat this summer, always use a thermal protectant. Otherwise, you’re burning up your curl pattern and that’s not cute.

Final Words from Your Sassy Mentor

Whether you’re rocking 3A spirals, 4C coils, sleek strands, or a crisp fade—you deserve hair that feels as fabulous as you look. Summer is about freedom, fun, and showing up fully as YOU. That includes celebrating the hair that grows naturally out of your head. And if anyone has something to say? Tell them your mentor gave you permission to shine and moisturize.

Now go forth, hydrate that crown, and protect your edges like your reputation.