Products to protect your hair from spring and summer weather.
I do love this time of year. Everything awakens from a long winter hibernation and comes alive in the form of blooming trees, green grass, and bright sunshine-filled afternoons. The promise of summer is just around the corner; days heating up into the 80s, shorts and summer dresses in heavy rotation, and beach vacations booked.
But as much as I adore warm weather, it can be tough on my hair. I’m forever fighting frizz with KC’s humidity, chlorine pools further dry out my hair, and more time spent in the sun means I need to up my UV protection game. What’s a girl to do? Head to Beauty Brands, stock up, and work some heavy-hitting products into her hair routine. Let’s dig in!
Moisture, please.
My stylist, Stephanie, has been drilling the moisture mantra into me for years now. “Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize– you can’t give your hair enough moisture.” (You’ve heard this before!) And she’s so right– moisturized hair is happy, healthy hair. I tend to be on the dry + coarse side anyway, so when you add in notoriously drying services like routine lightening and toning, your girl really needs to put moisture at the forefront of her hair care routine. I just used up this Pureology Hydrate shampoo and conditioner, and would definitely repurchase. It’s super hydrating and color-safe.
The Redken Frizz Dismiss shampoo and conditioner are great shower additions because they hydrate while cutting down on frizz. You guys already know about my intense feelings for Amika products; they recently relaunched their cult line and I’m super curious to see if this mask is as moisturizing as its predecessor.
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Fight that frizz.
Humidity is a food group during a Kansas City summer; the air gets so thick here you can cut + eat it with knife and fork! Muggy, humid air means my normally beachy waves skew out of control with frizz. Now, I’m a girl who loves some rough texture– but super frizzy, frazzled strands aren’t my jam. Here are a few products I’m including in my routine to keep the frizz to a minimum. My strategy: don’t think about just one holy grail product to stop frizz in its tracks; include a multitude of frizz-fighters to really hammer your smooth agenda home.
I start with a leave-in conditioner, like this one from It’s a 10. (It has so many benefits, but frizz-fighting is one ’em!) Then I’ll work in this curl-defining gel to lock in waves and also minimize frizz. I love this formula; it’s great for air-drying and doesn’t leave tresses crunchy. Once my hair is dry, I like to refresh with some nourishing oil on the mid-shaft through the ends to add a little moisture + keep frizz at bay between washes. I’m a fan of this cult-classic from Moroccan Oil. I’ve been using it for ages! They also have a light version for my fine-haired pals.
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SPF for your hair, not just your skin.
Just like you have to protect your hair from heat styling (I love this blow out spray and this heat protectant spray), you need to protect your hair from the sun. UV rays can damage and fade your color– which means all those hard-earned dollars you spent at the salon are vaporizing into thin air while you’re trying to get your BBQ on in mid-June.
I love this spray from Living Proof because it not only protects against UV rays, but it also blocks humidity. Now that’s a summer cocktail I’m interested in trying. I’m also excited to give this Amika spray a test-drive because it shields the hair against the sun, humidity, and adds a dose of keratin to moisturize. A one-stop spray!
What are your favorite products, tips, and tricks for happy + healthy hair during the summer? Let me know in the comments– I’m always on the lookout for new tricks!
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*This post is in partnership with Beauty Brands; all thoughts and opinions are my own.
I’m constantly on a look out for some good hair products. My hair tends to get frizzy and wavy but not in a nice film wavy way haha. I’m tempted to try some of your recommended products. Thank you for sharing 😘💞💖
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Heard a lot of good things about Redken Frizz Dismiss shampoo and conditioner before, now I’m quite intrigued. I have to try this pair. Thanks for the recommendation dear!
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Thanks for the recommendation babe, happy Monday 🙂 xx
I love products by Redken, especially those for blonde hair. I definitely have to try these too.
XO
Daria
http://www.dbkstylez.com
These look like some great products.. I have heard of a few of these.. thanks for sharing the others.
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What a wonderful product my dear
kisses
My current hairstyle is very frizz-centric. I’m going to have to switch up for something more warm weather manageable. And yes, moisture, moisture, moisture!
These products sound amazing!
xx Alyssa | STYLE VANITY
I do love Its a 10 and lots of the products you listed! Cheers to beach waves 🙂
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Got to keep the hair nice and healthy especially for the summer. Thanks for sharing your secret weapons 🙂
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Thank you so much for sharing hunny! I’m so low maintenance when it comes to hair, so I’m definitely in need of a few tips xx
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Weather proofing your hair is a post I can get on board with, some great product suggestions here for taming frizz!
Personally for me Coconut infused products have been really helpful for sure.
Laura xo
http://www.shehearts.net
How did I never think of leave-in conditioner to fight the summertime frizz?? I left it years back with my mom french braiding my crazy mane! Totally going to grab some for the season – thanks girl!
xo
Katrina
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Wow!!! Lovely cosmetics dear 🙂
Really interesting post) Thanks a lot for sharing!
I can relate here so much, the weather here in Delhi is just so humid that anyone’s hair will become a dry frizz ball! Thank you for sharing this detailed post! There are a lot of products I am keen about, especially the Redken one, have heard so many great things about this product!
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead!
xx
Ankita | Real Girl Talks
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They sound like great products! 🙂
Hope that you are having a nice week so far 🙂
Away From The Blue Blog
Thanks for sharing this great post
It was really useful
Keep up the great work!