Locks We Love
Hate your hair in summer? Curly, straight, long, short—sun, humidity and chlorine wreak havoc. Pick and choose among these AskMelissa Best Kept Secrets to help your hair beat the heat.
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Frederic Fekkai Marine Summer Hair Marine Clean Detox ShampooPut your hair in rehab with this detox shampoo from Fekkai. Summer hair gets abuse from sun, chlorine and the various lotions and potions that seem to migrate from our hands. We love how this shampoo moisturizes, and its UV protection keeps our “natural” color from fading. The shampoo smells delicious, and it cleans our hair without stripping. It’s so gentle we even use it on our little ones. Price: $23 Purchase Frederic Fekkai Marine Summer Hair Marine Clean Detox Shampoo |
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Klorane Gentle Dry ShampooA day at the beach can lead to a night-on-the-town with little time for primping. Luckily, we found a dry shampoo that takes us from day to night in seconds flat. This shampoo contains oat extract that absorbs excess oil, refreshes hair and adds volume, all without water. Natural and organic, those of us with sensitive skin can relax—no allergic reactions here. Price: $18 Purchase Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo |
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Phyto Phytolisse Finishing SerumHumidity is the enemy! So we charge into battle with this serum to keep our lovely locks frizz and fly-away free. Massage a few drops into wet hair, then blow dry, flat iron or inflict whatever other torture you will on your tresses. And don’t be surprised when your friends ask about your new perfume—this stuff smells terrific. Price: $30 Purchase Phyto Phytolisse Finishing Serum |
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Moroccan Oil Hydrating Styling CreamApply a tiny amount of this cream to damp hair before styling, then watch the results—shiny, frizz-free hair. We love its yummy smell and holding power that keeps our style in place. Just be careful if you have thin hair. A little goes a long way. Price: $30 Purchase Moroccan Oil Hydrating Styling Cream |
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ghd Sea Spray for Matte WavesAre you a curly girl? We feel your pain! To love the hair you were born with, try this spray. Its Dead Sea salts add body and definition to curls and waves, and its UVA protection lets you keep your hair’s natural moisture and elasticity without the frizz, even when heat styled. Spray onto damp hair, twist for curls or waves, then blow dry. You’ll never go straight again. Price: $24 Purchase ghd Sea Spray for Matte Waves |
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Frederic Fekkai Glossing CreamWe love a professional blow out, but when we’re forced to DIY, nothing makes our hair happier than this miracle goo. It fights frizz, shields hair from heat styling, protects from UVA and UVB rays and leaves our locks silky and shiny. All that packed into a pea-size amount massaged onto dry hair after styling. If only it did windows! Price: $9.00–$27.50 Purchase Frederic Fekkai Glossing Cream |
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Oscar Blandi Capri Sun-Shield SprayDoes your hair “rust”? We slather with sunscreen to protect our skin from burning. Try this spray to prevent your dual process from fading and drying. We use it when we exit the ocean and pool to detangle, too. Apply to wet or dry hair and comb through, and leave the beach with the same hair color you came with. Price: $20 Purchase Oscar Blandi Capri Sun-Shield Spray |
