Whether you think you've mastered your dream hair routine or are still trying to tame your locks this season, we've teamed up with Ulta Beauty to share the products you need to add to your bathroom kit from their Gorgeous Hair Event, happening now!
I don't know about you, but the changing of seasons always does some kind of weird thing to my hair. So I've taken to giving my hair a quick evaluation at the beginning of each season to see what products I could use or lose to beat the hair freak-out to the punch. Depending on your hair type, it might be time to incorporate something new into your haircare lineup for a more customized and effective routine. Here are the Summer mane-changers that will save your strands when incorporated into your hair cocktail this season!
Fine Hair
Your locks are probably a dream in the wintertime, when all you have to do is wash, brush, and run out the door. Your routine probably already consists of a volumizing shampoo and conditioner and texture spray, but this Summer, keep your hair from falling flat with an extra dose of va-va-va-volume. Big Sexy Hair Powder Play ($16.95) is exactly what your strands will need to combat sticky, hot climates. It instantly liquefies upon contact, allowing your hair to absorb it for mega volume. Perfect for a lift on the go or Summer travel because of its compact size!
Curly Hair
It's no secret that curly hair needs extra, extra hydration and hold in order to retain its curly shape and bounce. That's even more imperative in the Summer, when high temps and the sun are literally sucking the moisture right out of your strands. The DevaCurl Arc Angel Gel Maximum Hold No-Crunch Styler ($22) is the perfect addition to your curl cocktail. It's a maximum-hold and extra moisturizing formula, so your hair will remain hydrated and frizz-free, no matter what your Summer plans have in store.
Color-Treated Hair
Your highlighted hair should come with a DANGER sign every time you step outside in the sun. Keep your color bright and vibrant with a shampoo specially formulated for your dyed locks. Try replacing your normal shampoo with Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy Keratin Color Care Shampoo ($21) when you anticipate being outside in the sun or swimming in pool water. It will help keep everything smooth and shiny while preventing your color from fading.
Heat-Damaged Hair
All the stressors you put your hair through this Winter caused some major damage. Luckily, just laying off the hot tools for a few weeks can help vastly improve strands. Worried about corralling your locks without your handy tools? No need! Just add an air-dry product like Pureology Hydrate Air Dry Cream ($28). It's just what you'll need for an effortless, low-key routine with a flawless finish.
Long Hair
Long hair has a lot of appeal, but with one strong gust of wind, it's suddenly a tangly mess. Keep your strands sleek and shiny with one addition to your Summer routine. The Alterna Caviar CC Cream ($26) is the perfect addition to work into your styling mix. It works alone for a smooth finish to your hair, or it can be layered under your other go-tos for a prepped and primed result.
Chemically-Treated Hair
If you chemically-treat your hair in any way — keratin, relaxers, etc. — you need to balance it out with some hefty reparative steps in your routine. So while you already have a system in place to help retain shine and moisture, maybe add a step for overall hair health. Carol's Daughter Monoi Repairing Hair Mask ($32) will help keep your hair strong with its strand-strengthening monoi oil when used once a week.
Wavy Hair
Wavy hair, just don't care. Well, you should since your naturally-textured strands probably have a tendency to go a little rogue. You already have the styling cream and heat spray in your arsenal, but may we suggest upping the control-factor this season with a finishing spray? It's the best way to stay in charge of your mane. Aquage Finishing Spray ($22) acts like a light hold hairspray, but allows you the flexibility to add more products on top or brush through.
