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Especially come summer time, thick hair has a way of taking on a life of its own.

The below beauty lovers know a thing about working their thick locks intostatement styles.

Kristina Bazan

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Keep scrolling to see 11 of our favorite simple hairstyles for thick hair.

Here, she ties her braids up in a patterned blue scarf.

Sky-High Pony

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Kiki Layne’s natural texture looks stunning in any style.

Sarah Shropshire wears messy bun and sunglasses

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This sleek bun is a chic solution for humid summer days.

Aimee Song wears a sleek high bun hairstyle

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Nadia Fairfax wears a low ponytail and sunglasses while checking her phone

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Natalie Suarez wears a wide headband and red lipstick

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Kiki Layne wears a wrapped high ponytail hairstyle with natural texture

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Simone Ashley wears center-parted waves in a half-up hairstyle

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Nisa Maranda Jones takes mirror selfie wearing slicked-back bun and silver jewelry

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woman posing in sunlight

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