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By Catherine Burk
As the temperature rises, so do the opportunities to pounce
in the pool and bask on the beach. There is always that hovering
dilemma of what to do with that head of hair to accommodate
the variety of warm weather activities. Here are few home
remedies and recommended items that can help you power through
humidity while looking like a summer goddess.
Hair Step #1: So Fresh and So Clean - A few quick
tricks that will keep those strands looking natural and controlled.
Natural Solutions:
1) Baby powder- rub some powder on your hands then
massage it into your roots for that fresh look that eliminates
oil.
2) Lemon Juice - squeeze some lemon juice on those
strands as an natural highlighting liquid that gets triggered
by the sun. This results in those summer streaks in both blondes
and brunettes.
3) Salmon and Dark Vegetables - Okay, so don't smother
a filet of salmon or spinach leaves on top of your head, but
your diet greatly affects the overall health of your hair.
"Omega-3 fatty acids from salmon are important for scalp
health" says Andrea Giancoli, MPH, RD. Vitamins A and
C which are provided in these dark, leafy veggies also support
the natural hair conditioner excreted by your hair follicles.
Quick-Buy Solutions:
 1)
Flight or Frizz - John Frieda is the man to turn to
in eliminating what you're friends will politely call "fluffy"
hair. His hair serum or spray keeps your hair under control
throughout the entire day.
2) Quick Dry Shampoo - does this stuff actually work?
It's very similar to the baby powder, but more effective.
This spray takes that second (or dare I say third?) day old
hair and transforms it to look flawless and lifted. The best
overall dry shampoo, rated by collegefashion.net, is the Klorane
Dry Shampoo sold at Sephora.
3) Tangles Stay Away - you can walk onto the beach with beautiful
blown-dry hair and walk off with a forest of tangles. Lifestyle.msn
says try Pantene Pro-V Curly Hair Series Light Conditioning
Detangler before you hit the sand or water to keep those
strands from tying the knots.
Hair Step #2: Flaunt - At this point of the year,
most of us would just throw our hair in a pony/those buns
on top of our heads and call it a day. Why not dramatize your
sun-kissed hair with some accessories, as simple as a hair
tie? 
1) Celebrities this season have been spotted everywhere wearing
fashionable summer fedora hats for that fun and relaxed
look while still keeping the sun out of their eyes. This hat
can literally be worn with any outfit, including a swimsuit.
2) Colorful head scarves are also in, as worn by stars
such as Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie and Jennifer Lopez.
This gives a chill boho look that highlights your waves or
long hair.
3) Headbands are a modest approach to the headscarf,
but gives off a completely different presence at the same
time. You can braid some strands of cloth yourself or hit
up Urban, Anthropolgy or Forever 21 for a quick and creative
purchase.
4) It's a flower, literally the easiest thing you can
find to completely change your look. You can buy ot a romantic,
cute accessory to wear over and over again. I would  recommend
a bold one on a headband or you can place it behind your ear
and you've gcolor that doesn't even have to match.
5) Braids are also a simple solution to tame hair or
even accomplish that wavy look. Tiny braids randomly scattered
throughout long hair gives a funky beach hear that extra factor.
Side braids also keep hair out of the way but still looking
beautiful.
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