Style Hair Wispy Highlights for Summer That Are the Epitome of Low Maintenance By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on May 28, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Blush Dallas Salon For anyone who's inclined to the less-is-more mentality, there's a new, easy-going hair trend that's likely to strike your fancy. It's one part effortlessly cool, one part polished, and every bit the look we want to be rocking from now until the waning days of summer (to be quite honest, probably far beyond that). What we're calling wispy highlights is really just an extremely natural looking balayage technique that won't require a touch-up until you're good and ready. You can stretch those salon visits without a hint of hesitation. Are you hooked yet? We thought so. 01 of 09 Golden Wispy Highlights Forecast Salon Is that her natural color? She'll never tell. These golden highlights are more delicate than French lace, and we love how they dance when the light hits just so. Hair by Hannah Binkley (@hannah_forecastsalon) at Forecast Salon (@forecastsalon). 02 of 09 Bronze Dusted Wispy Highlights Chris Jones Whether you call it a shag, soft lob, or the modern Rachel, this cut couldn't be paired with a softer color job than these wispy bronze highlights. They frame the face and give even more dimension to an already masterfully textured look. Hair by Chris Jones (@chrisjones_hair). 03 of 09 Soft Wispy Highlights Blush Dallas Salon Relaxed color with the soft waves to match. A cool brunette base is warmed up with mocha-colored highlights for a look that's salty and sweet. Hair by Rosa Rubio (@rosathecolorista) at Blush Dallas Salon (@blush.dallas.salon). 04 of 09 Lived-In Wispy Highlights Forecast Salon No fuss is the aim and this balayage job does it just right. We love the darker roots that blend into warmer lightened strands. Hair by Brittany McNaughton (@brittany_forecastsalon) at Forecast Salon (@forecastsalon). 05 of 09 Cool Wispy Highlights Chris Jones For low-maintenance blonde, nothing could be better. The deep roots and icy blonde ends are an unexpected match that are perfectly suited for this choppy lob. Hair by Chris Jones (@chrisjones_hair). 06 of 09 Coffee-Colored Wispy Highlights Blush Dallas Salon Perfectly tousled waves, perfectly dusted-on color—what more can we ask for? Hair by Jessica Ramsey (@jessramseyhair) at Blush Dallas Salon (@blush.dallas.salon). 07 of 09 Sun-Tousled Wispy Highlights Chris Jones The easiest of easy-does-it color is here. These barely there highlights give just a hint of movement and shine. Hair by Chris Jones (@chrisjones_hair). 08 of 09 Chocolate Wispy Highlights Blush Dallas Salon Delicate strands of chocolatey color pop against a full mane of cool, dark strands. The slightly angled cut gives a super long lob feel and keeps all the fullness and texture. Hair by Jessica Ramsey (@jessramseyhair) at Blush Dallas Salon (@blush.dallas.salon). 09 of 09 Fine Wispy Highlights Blush Dallas Salon Super fine strands of warm, bronzy highlights add so much dimension to a deep, dark base. We love how it adds a hint of playfulness to the long blunt cut. Hair by Marissa Ramirez (@hairartistrybymarissa) at Blush Dallas Salon (@blush.dallas.salon). Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit