25 Cute Hair Products To Avoid Sweating This Summer

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These cute scrunchies, sturdy claw clips, and ponytail-friendly hats might be the next best thing if you're not ready to chop your hair short.

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Check these out on TikTok. I have these myself and *love* them for keeping my hair off my neck while working from home in the summer — especially when I'm trying to keep AC bills down.

Promising review: "I will admit I bought these from seeing them on TikTok and I needed new clips for my thick hair. I am not disappointed and beyond glad I got them. The colors are gorgeous and they stay put without hurting my head. I'm very impressed." —Jessica

Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 16 different colored sets).

Check out seven ways to wear the clips on TikTok!

Promising review: "These clips are adorable. They are very study as well. You have to use the direct middle petal for them to open, but they hold a surprising amount of hair. I wasn’t expecting much due to the fact that I have very long very thick hair, but they can handle it. Good price and wonderful earthy colors as well." —Madison Austin

Get a set of six from Amazon for $9.97+ (available in six color combinations).

Maven Thread is a woman-owned small business, and they're known for their non-slip workout headbands. Their mission is to provide high-quality athleisure at an affordable price!

Promising review: "Went online to buy another brand but saw the patterns and loved them! And the reviews were spot on! Just got them today and already wearing it! Super soft and stretchy! I have a big head so most squeeze my head and pull at my hair. These are perfect and fit snug but not brain squeezing. Very breathable and dries pretty fast!" —Jinny Chen

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $18 (available in 16 style combos).

Promising review: "These headbands are great! Not too snug and fit perfectly. I originally bought them for lazy days when I don't feel like doing my hair, but have now found that I really enjoy wearing them to the gym. They are cute, but also work well to keep my hair and sweat off my forehead when I'm working out. They also hold up really well in the wash (but I do let them air dry instead of putting them in the dryer for fear of shrinking)." —Makennamm

Get a set of four from Amazon for $9.88 (available in 10 style combos).

This eliminates the need to carry a wallet or small purse when all you need is some cash and your key, for instance!

LokiEssentials is a woman-owned, California-based small business established in 2020 that specializes in hidden pocket scrunchies and keychains.

BuzzFeed Shopping writer Tasia Bass says, "I have so many of these ponytail holders and I think they are absolutely fabulous. I regularly use them when I am walking around my neighborhood or at the gym. I also used it to take the LSAT, because the exam didn't permit any bags and I took my exam in a different state and needed to take my hotel key with me. I also always suggest them on vacation, so even if your bag or wallet is stolen, you have some extra money and your hotel key set aside. It's so simple to use, just add in your money, key, lip balm, and whatever else you want, zip it up, and slide it on your hair (or wrist). No, it won't completely replace your purse, but it's great if you just have a couple of small items you want to carry. Plus it doesn't get tangled and rip your hair like some scrunchies. All of mine have been used a ton over the years and never lose the elasticity."

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $12.99 (available in seven colors).

Promising reviews: "They come exactly like the pics; they’re super durable and make my heart pittter patter. They’re TOO CUTE!!!" —Brodie

"These hair clips are really good quality. My hair is a couple of inches past my clavicle, about 4 inches past, and medium thickness. The clip holds it very secure. I think these clips could hold thin or thick hair. Thank you for a fabulous product." —Debra DeMattei

Get two from Amazon for $9.89+ (available in 23 designs and in packs of three).

Vimhue is an Arizona-based, woman-owned small business that specializes in uniquely engineered running hats.

I very recently picked up this hat (in the adorable Peach color) myself and absolutely LOVE it for outdoors runs. It's seriously a game changer. I can put my hair in a high pony or bun, and it'll actually hold it up and keep even a single strand from touching my sweaty neck. The material is also super lightweight and breathable so my head doesn't overheat while wearing it in the hot sun! And the fact that it comes in SO many cute colors is another plus.

My BuzzFeed Shopping colleague Ciera Velarde also swears by it: "I just bought this for my half marathon training and I really like using it! I have to wear a hat while running because I sweat *a lot* and absolutely hate the sting of sweat dripping into my eyes. But whenever I would wear traditional caps, I didn't like that my ponytail had to sit pretty low on my head, which meant it would stick to my sweaty neck and make me feel even *more* hot. This solves all my problems!! I love being able to sport my high pony and feel a nice breeze on my neck. Plus: The material is super breathable, and I just throw it into the washing machine in a delicates bag whenever I need to wash it. (Make sure you hang dry!)"

Get it from Vimhue on Etsy for $29 (available in many colors).

Promising review: "I’m never going back to regular ponytails again. These are absolutely perfect. I’m a dancer, and I need ponytails that 1. don’t rip out my African American hair and 2. actually hold my hair in place. These are so comfortable that I’ve fallen asleep with them in, but so secure that they didn’t move an inch throughout my entire dance practice. Absolutely iconic." —Taro

Get a set of six from Amazon for $6.99.

Promising reviews: "Ever wanted to match your hair bow to every pair of scrubs you own? Now you can! Holds in the hair very nicely and the rabbit ear bow gets many compliments!" —Elena Latycheva

"These are super silky and exactly what I was looking for. Bonus points because the bows can untie, so you can just use it as a scrunchie. It’s great too because you can just put it on however you want and then slide the bow to where it needs to be since it isn’t sewn down (i.e. no retying because the bow is off to the side super wonky). I get compliments all the time when I wear them!" —Tiffany Andrews

Get a pack of six from Amazon for $6.99.

Promising review: "I have tried many hats for ponytails, and this one is far superior. I can wear my hair up in a bun with exceptional comfort from the elastic headband. It’s perfect for absorbing sweat without showing it because of the folds in the fabric. It also doesn’t hit the sides of my sunglasses like baseball hats do. I will buy it in another color soon." —Chris

Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in nine colors).

Promising review: "I love this hat for tanning!!! It covers your entire face, neck, AND ears! It’s comfortable and doesn’t itch or cause irritation along the hairline. I did have a little hat mark when I took it off but that happens with any hat and went away in a few minutes. I also love that it just rolls up and secured with an elastic strap for easy storage. It fits it any bag without damaging the structure of the hat itself. I love the super-efficient design. It’s a MUST-BUY for summer. Going to keep it with my other sun essentials in my summer bag. 😍" —Anna

Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in three colors).

Though they may not be very visible with some hair styles, these hair bands are super cute and come in some vibrant shades!

Bunzee Bands is a small business dedicated to providing pain-free hair ties for people of all hair shapes and sizes.

Promising reviews: "Sent from the HEAVENS!! This. Is. Everything. During the summer time my hair was placed in time out. The curls that came out in the morning from my braid out would succumb to humidity the minute I stepped out. So I was left to just do puffs, and I'm was used to using the typical headband to do so. It would cause major headaches and being prone to headaches, it wasn't fun. So this product was a complete godsend! I can rock my puffs on my busy class days and forget I even have a puff in because there's no headache! 😍😍" —Mikaylia

"I absolutely love this. It does the trick. My locs are long and thick and so rubber bands take too much to try to get them on, and usually I can't get them tight enough. Finally I found something that works." —Karen

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $18.95 (available in eight colors, a single pack, and a smaller size).

Kitsch is an LA-based, self-financed, woman-owned small business established in 2010 that specializes in hair accessories.

Promising reviews: "I ordered this because I was sick of keeping a towel on my head for so long while my hair dried, and if I didn't have a towel, my shirt was soaking wet from my hair after a shower. For reference, I had very long, thick hair and it takes a while to air-dry — and I'm so happy I found this scrunchie! It's a lot bigger in person than it looks in the image, which is great because it covers more of your hair to help dry it. No more heavy towels on my head or tight towel wraps." —Meghan

"I loved that it dried my ponytail faster than any hair wrap I have used. Great to put in your hair after swimming — really soaks up all the water fast!" —Patricia

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $10.79+ (available in six colors and designs).

Promising review: "I have long curly hair and it's very annoying to deal with in the heat. Hair ties and scrunch rip my hair out and clips/claws just look dumb. These are the perfect solution and will now use these forever and ever. I do think they work so well because my hair is so long and thick, so they may not work great for fine/shorter hair." —carly g.

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $12.99 (available in two color sets).

Note that while some thick-haired reviewers love these, others say they're relatively small and better suited for thinner hair.

Promising review: "Definitely better than traditional ponytail holders. These do not leave a crease in my hair and hold it up very securely. I was worried that during the HIIT or cardio portions of my workouts that my hair would fall down, but it stayed up the entire time. It doesn't rip my hair out when I take it out of the ponytail or bun either." —Jessica Westen

Get a pack of four from Amazon for $5.99 (also available in three other colors).

The wide brim provides much more UV protection than regular caps!

Promising review: "I have long hair and always avoided hats because I hate having my hair sweating against my neck in a low bun or ponytail. With this sun visor–summer hat combo, I can keep my hair in a top knot and still keep my face and neck protected from the sun while catching a nice breeze. This is perfect (although a little large in circumference and I have a big head — 7 3/4 hat size) and it’s adjustable and can fit any head size. It rolls up well and has an elastic to keep it rolled. I’ll be recommending this item to all my friends!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in 14 colors).

HairZing is a small business that creates damage-free hair accessories. FYI, they make another version of this clip specifically designed for thin, fine hair.

Promising reviews: "I love this clip! I have medium-length very thick, coarse, curly hair. Most clips can't hold all my hair or keep it secure and the ones that do end up being too tight and give me a headache. This one holds all my hair in place securely and comfortably all day long and is super easy to clip into place. I can even lay down comfortably with it. Well made and durable. Worth every penny!" —L and M Smith

"I have shoulder-length fine, curly hair and it works wonderful! The older style [of banana clips] was tight fitting and I usually ended up with a headache. This type is easier on your hair and you can kind of loosen the grip by adjusting the fit, resulting in no headache! It will be handy this summer in warm weather!" —Kim

Get it from Amazon for $16.97 (available in 20 styles and two sizes).

Sunnie Creative is a small business based in Thousand Oaks, California!

These are made of metal, not acrylic, so they're slightly heavier than cheaper clips and can hold a lot of hair!

Get it from Sunnie Creative on Etsy for $15 (available in pink or purple).

Jenny Lemons is a San Francisco-based small biz that makes vibrant accessories!

If you love the look of this hot dog clip (and fun food-related items in general), you can also build yourself a bundle of them — buy at least three, and you'll get 15% off!

Promising review: "Love this clip and this store! I have thick Asian hair and it holds it up!" —Christina de los Reyes

Get it from Jenny Lemons for $24.

See them on TikTok!

Promising review: "Would buy in 20 different colors. Love buying new things to accessorize, these clips are super cute and hold long thick hair; would recommend using two. The colors are vibrant. I'm in love!" —Danelly Santos

Get the set of six from Amazon for $14.99.

Promising review: "I have naturally curly fine hair. I love wearing ponytails but it's sooooo hard to find anything that will hold up my hair and not hurt my head. THESE CLIPS ARE AWESOME!!! It's a little tricky to get my curls through it initially, but if you go slow it works fine. These hold up my hair EVENLY! No pulling or tugging on strands that hurt a few hours later. I ordered more the first day! These clips are an A+ in my book!" —Ali Michelle Berumen

Get a three-pack from Amazon for $6.49 (also available in other sets and styles).

Nonna's Workshop is a woman-owned small business run by a grandmother-and-granddaughter duo, Nonna and Brianna, who make every single piece by hand. 🥺 Aside from hair clips, they make clothing, decor, and other accessories too!

Psst — get a closer look at these on TikTok!

Get the tie-dye floral clip and the brown and white clip pictured above from Nonna's Workshop for $25 each — and check out more of their gorgeous hair clip designs!

Promising review: "I have straight hair that falls past my shoulders. It has no natural curl at all and it's heavy/thick. So clips tend to slide right out off my hair, or they're not strong enough to hold it on their own. I usually have to add lots of bobby pins, and even then, I usually have to re-clip over and over throughout the day. Not with this clip! I have been wearing the large black one for about 10 hours. I went outside. I did yard work. It's STILL PERFECT. And, best of all, it's not uncomfortable! It doesn't pull in strange places or tug little hairs while others fall out. I don't know how they managed it, but it's amazing. Absolutely worth the money." —Teal Kozel

Get a six-pack from Amazon for $12.99 (available in nine color sets and three sizes).

Celestial Bia is a small business started by a 20-year-old nursing student from Texas, who opened their shop during the pandemic.

Check them out on TikTok to see more of their cute, cosmic, and ~celestial~ accessories!

Get it from Celestial Bia for $8.

Kitsch's Barbie collection is selling out fast, and sadly the scrunchies and 3-piece claw clip set are currently waitlist-only, but you can still get this rhinestone clip

Get the rhinestone claw clip from Kitsch for $14. You can also get a 12-pack of Barbie-themed elastic hair ties for $8!

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