Cowboy Hat Hairstyles to Wear All Summer Long

When I say “yee,” you say “haw.” Saddle up, and ride off with these cowboy-cowgirl-cowperson hat hairstyles.

Whether you need some stylish shade for festival season or the upcoming summer months, these hairstyles complement your favorite country caps.

Look #1: Undone curly braids

Cowboy hats with double braids just make sense. When it comes to braid making, chances are it’s not your first rodeo. However, this voluminous take on the simple double braid will have everyone’s head turning to say “howdy.”

Part as preferred, but be sure to leave out face-framing tendrils. Gather your hair into two low ponytails. To guard against frizz, dampen hair and apply a dime-sized amount of curl defining, leave-in cream.

Loosely braid each side, but stop near the mid-ends instead of braiding all the way down. Secure with an elastic, then fluff it up. Gently pull out some of the curls, and add a straw hat.

Look #2: Retro flipped ends

Add a little old school glamour to your cowgirl hat look with high-shine, flipped ends. First, spritz a shine spray onto damp or dry hair, then give strands a quick blow dry. Taking your flat iron, straighten strands. As you pass over your ends, curl them upwards to create a bouncy flip. Wear this style with a sleek hat featuring shimmery accents to complete the eye-catching look.

Look #3: Wavy pigtails

Make waves this season with pigtails and a groovy cowperson hat. Add a couple spritzes of wave-enhancing texture spray for windswept results. Part your hair down the middle and gather into two low ponytails. Secure with elastics, then squeeze strands upwards for extra definition. Diffuse or air dry for carefree, textured locks.

Look #4: Volume with double braid accents

Give your natural hair a boost with braided accents, then top it off with a colorful straw hat. If you feel that your natural hair is prone to falling flat, or you’re just looking for that added oomph, wash your hair with a volume-inducing mask before trying out this style.

First, part your hair down the middle. Section out face-framing tendrils and braid these all the way down to your ends. Secure them with an elastic, or simply let loose. Gather strands from about an inch behind your hairline and create two more braids. Fluff out your hair, and wear it down with the double braids peeking through. Then, add a fun hat atop your voluminous locks.

Illustrations by Megan Badilla