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So you've been having tons of fun in the sun, but it's completely ravaged your hair? We're here to help! Whether you have chlorine buildup or too much frizz from the summer heat, these products will help get your hair back in shape before you head back to school.
Chlorine Buildup
You've spent so much time at the pool that the hot lifeguard is finally starting to notice you. But all those hours in the pool have taken a toll on your locks! California Baby Swimmer's Defense Shampoo ($9.95 at www.californiababy.com) is the perfect solution. It's formulated for babies, so it's extra gentle - and hey, it's okay to be a kid once in awhile!
For curly tresses, try Ouidad Water Works Shampoo ($10 at www.ouidad.com) - great for removing chlorine and product buildup.
Fading Color
You were totally loving your highlights at the beginning of the summer - now you can barely see them! Whether you're redoing your color or just trying to salvage what's left of it, these products are guaranteed to help you keep the color - instead of letting the summer sun take it all away.
Redken UV Rescue Brunette Guard, $12.95, www.redken.com for store info
Redken UV Rescue Blonde Guard, $12.95, www.redken.com for store info
John Frieda Radiant Red Color Keep Anti-fade Shampoo, $6.50 at drugstores
nationwide
L'Oreal ColorVIVE Color-Care Dry Defense Three-Minute Conditioning
Treatment, 3.69 at drugstores nationwide
Protect Your Tresses
Whether you're coming home from a day at the beach or the community pool, your hair needs some serious lovin'. The UV rays, chlorine, salt water . you name it, they're working their black magic on your hair. Try these products to keep your locks manageable, shiny and silky all summer long.
Redken UV Rescue After-Sun Shampoo, $8.95, and UV Rescue After-Sun
Conditioner, $9.95, www.redken.com for store info
Redken UV Rescue Protective Oil, $12.95, www.redken.com for store info
End Results
So now you've gotten the chlorine and summer sun out of your hair and you're ready for a night on the town. These products will help keep your hair in line!
If you've got curly hair, try Charles Worthington Curl Perfection Shampoo, $5.99, and Curl Activating Conditioner, $5.99, both available at Walgreens stores nationwide. They'll get your curls looking the way they did before all the summer damage!
If you still want the beachy hair look, just without the buildup, try
Garnier Fructis Surf Hair, $2.99 at drugstores nationwide. Beach hair
without the salt and sand - genius!
And if you want shiny, straight locks, these two products are the best. Garnier Fructis Smoothing Milk, $2.99 at drugstores nationwide; John Frieda Frizz-Ease Straight Answer Straightening Spray, $5.99 at drugstores nationwide
Now that you know how to protect your hair, go and have some fun in the sun before Summer is over!
- Jamie Sanders, Associate Editor |
