At this point in the year, you might look at your hair in the mirror and find yourself bored with what you see. Your "New Year, New You" haircut from January has long grown out, and your spring highlights have seen better days, right? Not only that, there are still a few too hot, too humid days left that make wearing your hair down an unappealing option.
If you're considering a mini overhaul, but aren't sure where to begin, we've stalked Instagram to find some of the best easy looks to inspire your new 'do. Ahead, 21 hairstyles to try out for autumn...
The Feathered Fringe
As if we didn't adore Margaret Zhang enough already, her hair game of late has raised her even higher in our estimations. Yes, we know bangs are a bit high-maintenance, but with these, it's the messier, the better. And that's our kind of fringe.
Photo: via @margaret__zhang.
The Cinnamon Swirl
If you're into twists and chignons, then you'll be into Harley Viera-Newton 's hairstyle in a big way. This year was big for the half-up, half-down 'do, so by incorporating a bun, Viera-Newton took things to new levels of chic.
Photo: via @harleyvnewton.
The Back-Grazing Bun
The back-grazing bun is the best way to get that casual, cool California-girl vibe. Tie your long locks loose and low, letting layers fall out as they may. This look isn't actually particularly practical when it comes to exercise, true, but it is good for Instagram posts. Thanks for the heads up, Gabrielle Epstein.
Photo: via @gabbyepstein.
The Faux Bob
Model Derlyn Perez has some of the most enviable curls on Instagram, but her straight, turtleneck-tucked game is just as strong.
Photo: via @derlynperez.
The Modern Pigtails
If you've got medium to long hair, follow Hailey Baldwin's lead with pigtail braids and carefree fringe. It's perfect for when you don't want your hair to stick to your head/face/neck/others.
Photo: via @haileybaldwin.
The High Bun
Model and blogger Joanna Halpin delivers hair goals for relaxed weekends with her tight bun and wispy strays.
Photo: via @joannahalpin.
The Lara Croft 2.0
Nothing says superhero quite like this style.
Photo: via @hannahstocking.
The Messy Bun
Naomi Shimada shows us how to turn a bad hair day into a damn good one by twisting dirty hair into a super-loose, but still chic, bun.
Photo: via @naomishimada.
The Embellishment
Oh, Joan, your sleek, side-parted chignon embellished with a pretty flower is how we hope to look on every vacation.
Photo: via @joansmalls.
The New Curtains
Stylist and fashion blogger Megan Ellaby demonstrates how to work curtain bangs, which are more messed up and carefree than your typical straight-across-the-forehead fringe.
Photo: via @meganellaby.
The Natural Look
Model Poppy Okotcha shows off her beautiful curls and proves exactly why she's featured in every magazine, show, and campaign worth talking about.
Photo: via @poppyokotcha.
All Tucked In
If your roots are buoyant and bouncy, but your ends are due for a trim, there's nothing chicer than tucking your hair into your top. The turtleneck hair tuck is very Phoebe Philo (the creative director of Céline), and a look pretty much all of our favorite street style stars have sported.
Photo: via @tilfrances.
The New Frosted Tips
Circa 1999, frosted tips meant a shoddy, over-highlighted hairstyle modeled by at least two out of five members of every boy band. Thankfully, in 2016, frosted tips, as seen here on beauty blogger Amelia Liana, are a cool way to add some dimension.
Photo: via @amelialiana.
Put A Cap On It
A bad hair day is only a few misplaced strands away from a glorious bedhead look. Throw on a cap like Behati Prinsloo did, and enjoy your laid-back, windblown vibe.
Photo: via @behatiprinsloo.
The Updated Rachel
Rewind to the '90s, and The Rachel was the only haircut worth having. It was smooth, it was full-bodied, and it curved in to frame the face. We switched up our looks shortly after the hoopla died down and haven't looked back, but fashion blogger Shea Marie is proving that it might be time to reconsider. This time around, The Rachel is so much more sophisticated.
Photo: via @peaceloveshea.
The '90s Topknot
A topknot is always elegant and easy, as evidenced by wardrobe stylist and blogger Erica Lavelanet.
Photo: via @ericalave.
The Side-Swept Bob
Adenorah 's side-parted, choppy bob is our new go-to for shorter styles.
Photo: via @adenorah.
The Facelift Ponytail
Go bold like Bella Hadid and embrace the ultra-high pony. You'll thank us when it emphasizes your bone structure and the compliments pour in.
Photo: via @bellahadid.
The Disheveled Updo
Photographer, stylist, blogger, law graduate, and social media sensation Margaret Zhang is a woman of many talents, and hairstyling is one of them. We love this undone updo, complete with cool static.
Photo: via @margaret__zhang.
The Lazy, Low Bun
Very, very rarely, you'll go to casually tie up your hair and it will naturally land in the form of The Perfect Bun. It's a moment that cannot be forced nor re-created; it just happens. May the hair gods be with you when you try to achieve Natalie Suarez' s look.
Photo: via @natalieoffduty.
The Curly Crown
Just so you can appreciate how amazing Derlyn 's hair is, we had to include her again, in all her natural glory. We love this side-parted style, which makes her hair fan around her head like a halo.
Photo: via @derlynperez.
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