Quick Summer Hair Makeovers
   
Your skin is glowing, you're sporting a sexy sundress and your hair looks completely fried!  Don't despair, Fashion-411 has a few tips and tricks to make sure your summer hair 'do' doesn't become a 'don't'!   
  
Good looking hair doesn't have to take hours, you just need the right products and a little creativity. The first step is protecting it from the sun.  
  
The sun's rays can wreck havoc on our hair.   To lock in the moisture, look for a product that contains an oil or sun protectant.  An easy fix is to use your favorite leave-in conditioner and let the heat from the sun's rays activate the ingredients to better penetrate the hair. For intense conditioning, Frederic Fekkai’s Sun Protectant for Hair contains a sunscreen and shea butter which super-moisturizes hair. The entire line of Phytoplage products were developed in France to protect hair from splitting and breaking in the sun. Their Phytoplage Oils contain extract oils which shield the hair from the sun. In a newer, lighter product called Phytoplage Protective Sun Veil, sunflower oil is used as a sun filter.  For all-natural hair products, check out HairLift - especially their pomades!  KaraCare's oil sheen with humidity block is perfect for adding sheen and minimizing frizz.  Last but not least, Renee Furterer has a Sun Mousse containing jojoba wax to form an invisible protective coating on the hair.   
  
Special care is needed after swimming, whether at the beach or pool.  Both chlorine and salt water dry and discolor hair. The chemicals used in pool water bind to the hair and may give hair a grayish or green cast. Mineral deposits in salt water, in combination with sunlight, severely dehydrate hair and can turn it brassy.  Rinse hair in fresh water immediately before and after swimming in a pool or sea water. (Wet hair will absorb less chlorine than dry hair.) Club soda makes a good post-pool rinse, or try a shampoo designed to remove chlorine and salt from the hair.  Check out Sephora for several choices.  
 
Easy hair styling is the answer to enjoying your summer fun without major drama around your hair.  Here are a few tips to help:  
 
A rod set will create a natural looking wave for a night out after a day at the beach.
  
Add extensions for a totally new 'do'.    
  
Try Aveda's 'Be Curly' to enhance your own natural curls or add a little curl to otherwise straight hair.   
  
Secure your hair back into a sleek ponytail.  Add one of the season's fun headbands to dress it up a bit. 
 
Update a short hair cut by adding Matrix Curl.Life Body Shaping Foam for perfectly formed, frizz-free curls.
 

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