Whether your hair is long or short, dark or light, dry or frizzy, summer time is when anything goes when it comes to your hair.  Summer time is one of the only times you can get away with certain trends, so why not branch out and try some of these summer hair trends before Fall dictates a new set of hair rules to live by?

1.  Go long if you’re short.

Want long, flowing summer hair?  No need to visit your stylist when you want a new look. Switch up your do’ in a snap.  Ted Gibson Clip-In Extension Systems’ “heat style-able memory” synthetic hair blends to your real hair color leaving you with a naturally fresh look.  Available in a variety of colors and styles, get any do’ in seconds without losing minutes at a salon.

We were able to try these extensions and they really do work wonders.  The hair is very natural looking and easy to keep in.  Our model had very fine hair and the extensions still have her a full head of long brunette waves.  This can be a fun look to try if you’re spending the day at the beach!  They are available at tedgibsonbeauty.com for $149.95.

2.  Touch up your roots without taking time away from the sun.

Kymaro Fix My Roots’ simple, easy-to-use mascara-like wand will fix your roots in seconds.  Whether hiding grays or dark roots, Fix My Roots patented formula bonds to the hair and blends-in as if it were treated professionally.

The application can last for days, doesn’t flake, and washes out easily when shampooed.  Apply this wherever you go for a quick fix without impeding on your schedule.  Fix My Roots is available at www.ubuyez.com for $9.95.

3.  Rock beach tousled locks.

Do you love the look of your hair after a long day at the beach?  You can get that look even if you’re land locked by following these steps:

• Shampoo and condition your hair before bed and towel dry.
• Evenly distribute a conditioning mousse (with hold) in sections throughout your entire head, when finished comb through.
• Scrunch your hair and get a good night sleep! You’ll wake up the next morning with bed head with texture and volume! From here you’ll only need 10-15 minutes to refine this look.
• Begin at your nape, twisting and curling your hair around a medium size curling iron from the midshaft to the ends. Once you reach your crown twist and curl your hair from the roots to the ends. (Working on hair that is “dirty” helps your style to last longer).
• Allow your hair to cool and then soften your waves by finger styling your hair with a greaseless lightweight shine serum.

Or, you can do it the easy way and buy Fekkai’s Summer Hair Marine Beach Waves spray to give you that look without as much effort.

4.  Bow to the bows.

From the runway to the workplace, designers have been making 2010 the year of the hair bow.  Celebrities can be seen wearing a hair bow on the beach or to the latest premier.  Go ahead and take the plunge and try this accessory – styles like this won’t be fashionable for long.

5.  Go hat shopping.

Keeping your hair and skin shielded from harmful U.V. rays is a must!  And if you can be fashionable and get to shop because of it all the better.  From fedoras to bucket hats to sun hats, summertime is your perfect excuse to sport a new piece of headgear!