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That Summer Sizzle – The Hottest Styles for Summer 2026
Jul
Summertime can be a great time for hair extensions, which can be incredibly beneficial for your salon. With summer bringing new (and returning) hairstyles into the spotlight, it’s a great time to look at some of those trends and discuss how hair extensions can help make these looks possible. What’s more, when used effectively, extensions can give these styles added dimension with subtle changes of color. This opens the doors to new possibilities for old classics and can be a great way for your clients to experience something fresh, new, and colorful. So, let’s shine some sunlight onto some of these hot hairstyles that you can give to your clients this summer.
TEXTURED LOB
Bobs always seem to be trending, but we don’t often talk about its slightly longer cousin, the lob. With hair that falls between the collarbone and shoulders, the lob is a perfect candidate for extensions for added volume and layering. The textured lob is a low maintenance style that embraces imperfection to give it a natural flow and is suitable for any hair types.
BOUNCY BLOWOUT WITH LAYERS
A bouncy blowout with long, flowing layers can make a beautiful statement, and for some such a style may seem out of reach. To pull off the look one usually needs to have a lot of natural volume but for those without, hair extensions can be the perfect solution. Extensions can add volume and length to your client’s hair, giving them the boost that they need to pull off multi-dimensional layers. What’s more is that different shades of extensions can be utilized to create beautiful highlighted or balayage effects.
TEXTURED SHAG WITH BANGS
Low maintenance and high in style, a textured shag look screams fun and free while also being flexible enough to be professional when needed. This natural, lived-in look can be achieved at any hair length, so for clients who want longer wild waves extensions are a perfect way to make that happen. For this style extensions can be used to add length, boost volume, or even give your clients a delightful color blend to change things up.
BUTTERFLY CUT
The butterfly cut is still in, and extensions can be one of the best ways to create this fabulous, layered style. Characterized by its beautiful flow and face framing bangs, this style can add life to anyone’s hair. By using hair extensions, you can add as much or as little volume and length as is necessary to achieve the results that your client wants and you can even use it for the shorter areas that frame the face.
