Fashion & Beauty
Your Ultimate Guide to Summer-Proof Hair & Makeup
By Chloe Orlando
Summer 2009
Gorgeous weather, bright sunshine, sandy beaches, ocean waves, bronzed beauties, sexy bikinis, cute flip flops...it's finally summer! What better way to celebrate the best season of the year than to stun all of your friends with your beach-ready tresses and flawless makeup? Stuck in a pampering rut from the winter that you still haven't managed to break out of? Now's the time to change that! With Freeze's ultimate guide to summer-proof hair and makeup, you'll be turning heads all summer long!
Hair Tips: Working those tresses to perfection!
Ditch the blow dryer and straightening iron. With the sun shining every day, there is no excuse not to let your hair dry naturally! Give your hair the freedom to embrace its natural texture. Whether you have curly, wavy, or straight hair, it's bound to look super-sexy after being exposed to fresh air, and it will look healthier, too!
Cancel your highlighting appointments. Save money and time by skipping out on salon treatments. Instead, make use of the sunshine to give yourself natural highlights! Squeeze a little bit of lemon juice in your hair before hitting the beach, and let the sun reflect off your hair, creating lighter streaks. Sexy blond bombshell alert!
Avoid disastrous frizz-fests. Unfortunately, warm weather sometimes brings humidity. To avoid a hairstyle that looks more like a lion's mane, apply a lightweight leave-in conditioner before you leave the house for the day. Try Catwalk by TIGI Fast Fixx.
Experiment with fun hairstyles. There's nothing as sexy as effortless beach waves, but have fun trying out different up-dos! Play around with braids or twisted ponytails, and add cute ribbons or flowers in bright, bold colors for an extra touch!
Makeup Tips: Flawless beauty awaits you!
Cut down on the number of products you use. Girls, you've heard this time and time again—less is more when it comes to makeup. And when it comes to makeup in the summer, less is definitely, without a doubt more. A face caked with makeup is anything but attractive. Work your natural beauty and limit your products!
Only use waterproof products. The last thing you want is to be that girl wading in the ocean with globs of mascara dripping down her cheeks. Check out Maybelline Waterproof Great Lash Mascara.
Use SPF! Apply sunblock with an SPF of at least 30 every 2 hours. If you're at the beach, make sure to re-apply lotion after every dip you take in the water. Even if your summer job entails sitting at a desk all day, make applying sunscreen a part of your daily morning routine!
Say goodbye to concealer/foundation/face powder. Face products tend to get really cakey in the sun, making your makeup more visible in the bright light. If it's absolutely necessary for you to cover up that big zit on your nose before heading to the beach with your crush, make sure you choose a waterproof concealer. This way, your crush won't be surprised when Rudolph suddenly emerges from the water! Check out Maybelline Cover Stick Waterproof Concealer.
Don't be afraid of color. Think pretty pink lip-glosses and pastel eye shadows. Avoid dark colors such as black and maroon.
