Extra LSR: Weather-proofing Your Hair with Beauty Brands.

Extra LSR: Weatherproof Your Hair with Beauty Brands.

Beauty, Extra LSR, Hair, Spring, Summer, 100 Comments

by Ashley

Ashley Style Blogger + Creative Director

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.

Extra LSR: Weather-proofing Your Hair with Beauty Brands.
Adding moisture to your shower routine = happier, less frizzy hair.

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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.

Extra LSR: Weather-proofing Your Hair with Beauty Brands.
Your starting defense in the fight against frizz.

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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!

Extra LSR: Weather-proofing Your Hair with Beauty Brands.
A sun-shielding, frizz-blocking duo.

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.

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100 Comments

  2. Your hair is the bomb so I was super happy to see these suggestions! I fight frizz too, I have a great Redken conditioner and love the Living Proof spray too! xo

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  4. I have finally learned this!! I always wanted to keep my hair dry to keep the frizz out, but it’s just the opposite!! Especially since I live in an arid place.
    I will have to check out a couple of these items. I’m always on the lookout for the next great product!!
    XOXO
    Jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  9. I didn’t realize I need SPF for my hair. That is so good to know. It is really important that we protect ourselves from the sun. And omg yes to the frizz free products. Humidity will be hear before we know it and I know my hair will be out of control!

    http://www.rdsobsessions.com

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  12. I can so relate! My hair is a frizzy mess in the summer. I just let it go curly or throw it up in a bun. I don’t have the energy to fight against humidity. I try to work with it or around it! I’ll have to check out some of these products!

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    1. Even when I wear my hair wavy, I employ the use of some of these bad boys because they keep the waves nice and pretty, rather than totally frazzled!

    1. I know what you mean- it’s SO frustrating doing your hair, only to walk outside and have it all go to hell in a few minutes because of the thick, humid air!

  23. These hair products seem great. So nice there are products out there that can help us not only nurture our hair but protect it against the sun.

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    1. Yay! I’m so happy this list is helpful- I seriously LOVE all the products I’ve been using + am excited to try a few new ones from this list!

  26. Ughhh frizz is the enemy this time of year. Really it is all times of year for me, but especially in the humidity! These products sounds great!

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

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    1. I totally feel you- but it’s about adding moisture in the RIGHT way to make it count, and give your hair some frizz protection! Thanks so much for swinging by, doll!

  43. Great tips. It’s true that I tend to neglect my hair – apart from washing every other day – I don’t apply any extra care. I have to pay more attention to keeping it moisturised!

    ANOUK

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  44. So many great products shown in this post babe – definitely all about that moisture right now!!

    aglassofice.com x

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  48. Such good tips!!! I always skip leave-in in the summer because it seems like it will be “too much.” BUT, maybe I’m thinking about this the wrong way. Will have to give it a try!

    Laura
    Black Coffee Beautiful

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