It's summertime, and the living's supposed to be easy... so shouldn't your hairstyle follow suit? Unplug your hot rollers, curling iron and blow dryer, (okay, you might need your blow dryer on occasion) but shelving your electronic hairstyling appliances will help conserve energy... yours and our planet's. And in hot, humid weather, the last thing you'll want to be doing is sweating over your hairdo.

If you're looking to make heads turn, here are four hot hairstyles for summer:

The Bob or "Pob" (named after Posh Spice's angular bob)

Sleek or wavy bobs and pobs are the "It" hairstyles for Summer 2008. This is the one summer 'do where your blow dryer isn't a "don't." But this shorter hairstyle requires less drying time, so it's still relatively fuss free. Apply a straightening, anti-frizz serum to damp hair, and straighten by wrapping sections of hair around a large round brush then drying with your blow dryer. There's no need to be so straight-laced however, because carefree bobs are "in" too. Enhance natural waves by scrunching mousse or gel into damp hair and letting air dry.

French Lessons

You don't have to be headed to the Prom to sport an updo or a French twist. Many women are intimidated by styling their hair into an updo, but the secret is, the less time you spend on it, the more chic it looks. Trust me, this may be the only French I know, but the twist is part of my daily repertoire at one point or another. Buy a clip large enough to contain your mane, gather your hair into a low ponytail, twist it, and twirl it up against the back of your head. Tuck the ends under and secure with the clip. Don't worry if a few wispy strands dangle or fall out of place, push them behind your ear in a side sweep.

Let Loose

You know those kinks and natural curls you're always trying to straighten out of your hair? Summer beckons that you let them go wild. Dub them "romantic waves," and suddenly you've gone from frustrated to fabulous. Tousle and finger curl damp hair after applying a shaping product, and then let hair air dry. If you have stick straight hair naturally, braid damp hair into one or two braids before bedtime and wake up to unleash effortless waves.

Pony Up

Ponytails aren't just for the gym. Worn high or low, they are in style this summer. For a sophisticated look, wear a low ponytail with a deep side part. You can secure wet hair into a slick ponytail for a really effortless style, or secure dry hair into a loose, carefree ponytail. Either way, pulling the hair off your neck will provide relief from the heat. Accessorize with a trendy headband to add a bit of flair or elegance.

Practice these hairstyling short cuts and spend your time enjoying the beauty of summer!