Summer heat brings with it a lot of fun: late nights, beach days, and lazy afternoons. However, the high temperatures and sun-kissed activities also bring their own share of beauty concerns. Here is a guide to beating some of the most common beauty concerns that spring up this season.
Pretty Protection
We all know how harmful UV rays can be, but too few of us actually commit to putting on sunscreen regularly. Streamline your makeup routine to include a little protection from the sun. Applying a tinted moisturizer with SPF will hydrate your skin while giving you a bronzed look, and shielding you from the sun. Once you see the benefits of sun protection on your own face, you will not turn back.
Shave Smart
Shaving and waxing remove layers of dead skin which leaves fresh skin vulnerable to exposure in the sunlight and salt. Especially sensitive areas like the armpits and bikini line can easily become susceptible to ingrown hairs and unsightly bumps. Time your hair removal to make sure you are giving your skin enough time to recover before jumping in the water!
Fight Frizz
Although heat is usually pretty inescapable in the summer, frizz does not have to be. There are a lot of easy ways to avoid unwanted frizz. Try to refrain from using too much heat on your hair: the sun’s warmth is enough on its own. Toss those hair dryers, straighteners, and curling irons into your bathroom drawer until the fall season. If you still cannot beat the heat, try carrying a small bottle of children’s detangler in your bag to tame flyaways. A few spritzes brushed through your hair should give it the moisture it needs and leave you good to go!
Perfect Your Polish
One of the toughest parts of a beauty routine to follow in the summer is keeping toe nail polish on. With all the flip-flops and sand, nail polish seems to come off almost immediately. Try adding a layer of distilled white vinegar as primer to your bare nails, then add the polish. This will not only help the nail polish go on smoother the first time, but also keep it on for longer.
Be Bold
Summer is for being adventurous in your life and your look. Buy that dress that you have been eyeing, test a different type of manicure, or try out a new personalized hair color. Test your limits with beauty this summer, and you might learn something new about your style and taste.
What beauty hacks work for you in the summer?
This post is a collaboration between Emily and me.
Have a wonderful summer.
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Thank you! I hope you have a great summer too! 😄
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Wish I could visit family but Len is too sick to travel.
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I’m sorry to hear that. I hope he gets better.
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4 chronic illnesses, so it will only get harder.
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I’m so sorry
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You accept all this when you marry, and never know what the future holds.
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Awesome! Nice reading this. Just the right time for my summer getaway nextweek. Many thanks!
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Thank you! I’m glad I could help! 😊
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Love this post!! I didn’t know that about shaving, so I definitely have to shave smarter now 😛 Thanks for sharing these tips xx
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Thank you! I’m glad you found the tips helpful 😄
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Loved this and I really must take on your final tip to be bolder! I always say I will but then I stick to the same old things. Char // https://lunarchar.com/ xx
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It can be hard breaking old habits of doing the same thing, but it’s great to try new things! I love wearing more colorful makeup in the summer & I’ve bought several rompers to vary up my look 😊
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Love these pieces of advice. The white distilled vinegar is a good one. xx
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Thank you! It is a good tip! 😄
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Thanks for the tips, I didn’t know that skin needed time after shaving! Do you have any tips for reducing frizz due to humidity? I can’t find any products that work lol
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You’re welcome! I would suggest using a shampoo & conditioner that are smoothing/moisturizing. There are also smoothing hair serums that you can use after showering, but I haven’t tried any so I can’t recommend a good one. I also read that instead of using a towel to dry your hair, use an t-shirt instead & it can help reduce frizz!
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Oh okay! Thanks so much I’ll have to try all this stuff 🙂
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Wow Love this post, keep it up 💕
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Thank you! I’ll check it out! 😊
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Thanks for the tips!
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I’m going to need to throw some children’s detangeler in my bag!!
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You do! 😄
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Summer fun!! I love this
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Thank you! 😄
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Great post! Oh my gosh, I rarely straighten my hair in the summer because of the humidity! Frizz Fright my friend!
💜 thank you for sharing! Keep posting! I just did a beauty review on some American products today 🙂
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Thank you! I never straighten my hair since it is already pretty straight, but it’s good you avoid straightening your hair in the summer!
I’ll check out your post 😊
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Lovely post.
A beauty hack that works for me is to always have a setting spray on standby, as wearing makeup in the warm weather can be quite challenging.
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Thank you!
I agree setting spray is great & I use it all year round b/c I have oily skin & I want my makeup to stay looking nice 😊
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Same! The oily skin struggle is real 😩
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Great post
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Thank you!
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