Short to Shortest: 6 Haircuts to Beat the Summer Heat

The only thing standing between you and your sanity this summer is a few inches of hair.

5 Short Haircut Ideas to Beat the Summer Heat

The Southeast Asian heat is not a gentle thing. In the Philippines, it’s hitting danger levels, with classes being suspended left and right, and a breeze that’s nowhere to be found. For us, women, tying our hair is a temporary solution and only delays the inevitable. The real fix? A haircut. Here are six styles, ranked from short to shorter, that promise both breeze and bite.

Loosely Chopped

This is for those who want change without the commitment. The shaggy lob is a collarbone-grazing cut that is all about movement. You can style it sleek or as insouciant as Alexa Chung or Jenna Ortega at a rock concert. Either way, it’ll lift the weight off your shoulders.

BEST FOR: Wavy hair that can be worn unstyled, and medium to thick density for natural texture.

All in the Angle

Because structure is sexy, we have another iteration of the classic bob: shorter in the back, longer in the front. The A-line cut lifts, sculpts, and frames the face well. Once the ‘Posh bob’ of Victoria Beckham, it’s now softened by Zendaya with full, airy bangs.

BEST FOR: Straight hair with fine to medium density.

Clean Cut

This razor-sharp bob is as crisp as it comes, and it helps that it’s humidity-resistant. With no layers and no unnecessary volume, the blunt bob stays immaculate in any climate (lest we forget the heat protectants).

BEST FOR: Straight to slightly wavy hair, and oval, heart, and square-shaped faces.

A Little Je Ne Sais Quoi

Sitting right at the jawline, this is a deliberately short and slightly rounded take on the classic bob. Pair it with micro or wispy bangs á la Taylor Lashae for extra Parisian nonchalance.

BEST FOR: Wavy to straight textures, and oval and heart-shaped faces.

Cropped to the Max

Nothing sticks to your neck when there’s nothing left to stick. The pixie cut is as short as it gets, exposing your head to every passing breeze. Pull up a photo of Emma Stone at the 2025 Golden Globes or Grammys for your stylist’s reference. You’ll need touch-ups to maintain it, but in exchange, you get an easy, breezy summer.

BEST FOR: Finer hair, but can be tailored for thicker textures with strategic layering.

Ultimate Freedom

Nothing says ‘less is more’ like a buzz cut in the heat. Take inspiration from Natalie Portman in V for Vendetta, a look she makes as fierce as it is freeing. With nothing to weigh you down, your neck stays cool and your look stays razor-sharp.

BEST FOR: Anyone ready to make a bold statement and keep cool with a fearless cut.

These are six cuts spanning five levels of freedom from the heat. We’re currently experiencing the kind of warmth that requires surrender. And sometimes, surrender looks like a pair of scissors.

Featured Image: IMDB, LILY COLLINS, JENNA ORTEGA, TAYLOR LASHAE, 80SLOLLITA (via Instagram)