The Biggest Summer 2025 Protective Style Trends

’90s Half-Up, Half-Down

Tems’ nostalgic half-up, half-down look, installed by Lation, went viral after the global superstar was spotted rocking the style. “It gives major ’90s babe energy, and it’s perfect for summer,” Lation says. “It’s a nod to that iconic era of beauty, which always makes a comeback around this time of year.”

She says a major pro of this look is that the braids keep your hair out of your face, which helps you to stay cool in the heat, while the half-up look gives you that playful, flirty vibe that works for an event, brunch, or a night out.

To maintain “those juicy, flipped ends” in the back, Lation suggests applying a heat protectant (yes, weaves need heat protection too) and using a flat iron or a large-barrel curling iron. Bend the hair outward instead of rolling it up, and gently brush the flips with a paddle brush for a bouncy effect.