From Poolside to Patio: 5 Summer Styles That Go the Distance

Summer in North Jersey doesn't play around.

You can start the day by the pool, swing by a lunch date, hit a patio happy hour, and still be out past sunset. And through it all, your hair deserves to keep up.

At The Warehouse Salon in Fairfield, NJ, we believe beauty should be low-maintenance, high-impact, and heat-proof, especially during the summer months. We've styled hundreds of clients for exactly this kind of go-anywhere, do-anything hair.

Whether you're poolside, fireside, or patio-sipping prosecco, here are five versatile, gorgeous summer styles that move with you and stay put.

1. The Lived-In Low Bun

Where it works: Poolside to dinner
Why it works: It's sleek without being strict.

This style is chic-meets-chill. Keep it low at the nape of the neck, with soft face-framing pieces to add elegance and shape. Bonus? It looks even better after you've let it dry naturally in the sun.

Pro tip: Add a hydrating leave-in or curl cream beforehand, like the Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Leave-In Conditioner. It acts like a deep treatment while you wear the style.

2. The Polished Braid Pony

Where it works: Beach brunch to late-night bonfire
Why it works: Braids = built-in style and structure.

Start with a slick pony, braid it loosely (or tightly, depending on your mood), and wrap the base with a strand of hair for that "I didn't try but clearly did" energy.

Pro tip: This is the ideal second-day style. Works best with a little grit from Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo or day-old texture.

3. Beachy Waves That Actually Last

Where it works: Everywhere
Why it works: Effortless but elevated.

Use a large-barrel wand or braid damp hair overnight, then shake it out in the morning for soft, undone waves that don't quit. This is one of the most requested looks at our Fairfield salon during the summer.

Pro tip: Finish with a texture spray like KMS Hair Play Sea Salt Spray for that perfectly imperfect finish.

4. The Slicked-Back Wet Look

Where it works: Pool to patio without a change
Why it works: It turns "just-swam" hair into a statement.

Apply a strong-hold gel like KMS HairPlay Styling Gel through damp hair, comb it back, and own the look. This style is bold, confident, and completely pool-proof.

5. The Soft Ponytail Wrap

Where it works: Casual to cocktails
Why it works: It's polished enough for anywhere but still totally comfortable.

Pull your hair into a low pony, leaving a few face-framing pieces out. Wrap a strand around the elastic, secure with a pin, and you're done. This look takes two minutes and looks like it took twenty.

Pro tip: Set the look with a light hairspray like Lakme K Finish PLIABLE Flexible Hold Hairspray for a soft hold that won't feel stiff.

Summer Hair Starts Here

Whether you need a fresh cut, a new color, or just some inspiration for how to style what you've already got, we're here for it. Our Fairfield team loves helping clients find looks that work for real life, not just the salon mirror.

Written by Sofia Montella, stylist at The Warehouse Salon, Fairfield, NJ

From the team at The Warehouse Salon in Fairfield, NJ. Questions? Book a free consultation or call (973) 500-4536.