Summer 2026 Hair Trends

Best Summer Hairstyles in Woking & Basingstoke – What’s Trending Now

Summer is often the moment when hair feels ready for a reset. Lighter evenings, holidays, and more time outdoors can make your current colour or cut suddenly feel a little heavy. Hair Lab Hair Salons offers summer ready colour and cut updates for clients in Woking and Basingstoke, with consultations that focus on what will suit your skin tone, lifestyle, and maintenance preferences.

If you have been thinking about refreshing your hair colour,  or finally doing something with the hair that always ends up scraped back into a messy bun, book in for a friendly consultation and a plan that feels realistic for you.

Ready for your summer hair refresh? Book a complimentary consultation online with our team today, or call Basingstoke on 01256 700 670, or Woking on 01483 957047.

 

copper hair colour for summer at basingstoke and woking hair salon - hair lab
bright red hair colour for summer at basingstoke and woking hair salon - hair lab
peach hair colour for summer at basingstoke and woking hair salon - hair lab

Is Peach Hair Colour Popular?

Yes! Soft copper tones, strawberry blonde shades and peach colour are all trendy for summer 2026!

Warmer hair colours such as copper and red come alive in sunshine, creating glossy warmth and dimension. These shades are also highly flexible, from soft, subtle warmth to bold, statement reds, they can brighten your complexion and enhance eye colour.

Choose strawberry blonde highlights for subtle warmth. Fine strawberry blonde highlights are perfect if you want a natural, low-commitment way to try warmer colour. They gently lift mid-lengths and ends, frame the face, and grow out softly.

Feeling braver? Try fiery red. A vibrant red creates striking contrast, especially on natural blondes and brunettes. Because warm reds fade faster, your colour plan and home care routine are key to keeping the shade glossy and vibrant.

Pretty in Peach. Peach sits between copper and rose, giving a gentle glow without the intensity of bold red. It works especially well on lighter hair and can be added as a gloss, tonal refresh or woven highlights.

To maintain shine and colour longevity:

• Use colour-safe shampoo and conditioner
• Apply regular conditioning masks
• Always use heat protection
• Rinse with cooler water when possible
• Mention swimming habits during consultation to plan for chlorine exposure

before a bob hair cut transformation at hair lab salons in woking and basingstoke
after a short bob hair cut transformation at hair lab salons in woking and basingstoke (1)
after a short bob hair cut makeover from mid length at hair lab salons in woking and basingstoke

From Messy Bun to Chic Short Hair: Summer Cut Transformations

If your mid-length or long  hair always ends up in a messy bun, it’s often a sign your cut isn’t working for your routine. The right shorter shape should make styling easier, grow out well, and look great on everyday mornings — not just after a salon blow-dry.

Choppy, tousled bobs are modern, effortless, and perfect for summer. They can be worn sleek or textured and pair beautifully with warm tones like copper or peach. Add a few loose waves with irons, then break them up with your fingers for a relaxed finish. Simply changing your parting can also transform the look in seconds!

Textured pixie and bixie crops feel light, fresh and freeing in warm weather. With lots of texture, they can be styled differently to suit your mood while highlighting cheekbones and jawlines.

Our experienced stylists will help you choose the right short cut that works with your hairline, density and daily routine. We will be honest during your consultastion and will cover maintenance visits, air-drying vs blow-drying, and how much face-framing texture you prefer.

the modern shag haircut with lots of layers at hair lab salons basingstoke and woking
a mid length layered hair cut
long layered hair cut with shorter textured layers at the crown

What’s the Difference Between a Shag & Layered Hair?

If you’re craving effortless movement through the mid-lengths and ends, textured shags and layers are a perfect summer update — especially for hair with a natural bend or wave. Today’s shag is softer and more modern than past versions, designed to feel wearable, current and easy to live with.

So what’s the difference between a shag and layered hair? Both use layers to create movement, but the effect and level of texture are different.

A shag haircut uses more pronounced, shorter layers throughout the crown and mid-lengths to create lift, texture and a deliberately tousled feel. It creates lots of natural volume without heavy styling. Clever layering creates lift and movement, giving the illusion of fuller hair without backcombing or excessive styling. Because the shape is built through softness and texture, it grows out more naturally than blunt, one-length cuts and still looks great between appointments. Heavily layered shags aren’t always ideal for very fine or frizz-prone hair unless you follow a consistent styling routine. In these cases, layered waves can be the perfect compromise — keeping airy movement while maintaining density and polish.

Layered styles, on the other hand, use softer, longer layers to create movement while keeping more weight and density through the ends. Strategic layers help waves fall more evenly, preventing weight at the ends and avoiding the classic “triangle” shape. The result feels lighter, bouncier and more balanced.

Book Your Appointment

If you are in Woking or Basingstoke and you feel tempted to change your hair colour, or you want that satisfying chop into something stylish and chic, Hair Lab Hair Salons can help you choose a summer look that suits you and fits your routine. Bring a few inspiration photos to your consultation, and be ready to talk honestly about how you wear your hair day to day.

Book your appointment or complimentary consultation today. Call Basingstoke Salon on 01256 700 670, or Woking Salon on 01483 957047.