As Summer inches closer, it's time to think about new hairstyles. The warmer months of the year are the perfect time to experiment with different styles, whether they be cuts, colours, or protective styles [1], and lots of people like to use this time to sport all kinds of braided hairstyles [2], including Marley twists.

If you've never heard of them, Marley twists are a popular, low-maintenance hairstyle named after late reggae musician Bob Marley. You can usually spot the difference between these and other kinds of twists because Marley twists are usually installed using a specific type of synthetic braiding hair that closely resembles kinky, natural hair [3]. As a result, the twists often have a slightly fluffier texture that looks more like dreadlocks.

Read ahead to see a few takes on the style, then add them to your unending list of Summer hair options.