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July 26, 2018

A Guide to Summer Beauty

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.

A woman at the beach

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 SPFΒ 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!

 

Feet with painted nails in the sandPerfect 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?

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Comments

  1. sharonchyy says

    December 16, 2018 at 2:57 pm

    Great post

    Reply
    • Karalee says

      December 17, 2018 at 7:13 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Its Kelle's Space says

    August 25, 2018 at 12:28 pm

    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.
    Kelle – www,itskellesspace,com

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    • Karalee says

      August 25, 2018 at 3:46 pm

      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 😊

      Reply
      • Its Kelle's Space says

        August 25, 2018 at 3:54 pm

        Same! The oily skin struggle is real 😩

        Reply
  3. BloomsandBeautifuls says

    August 17, 2018 at 5:38 am

    Great post! Oh my gosh, I rarely straighten my hair in the summer because of the humidity! Frizz Fright my friend!
    πŸ’œ thank you for sharing! Keep posting!
I just did a beauty review on some American products today πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Karalee says

      August 18, 2018 at 1:07 am

      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 😊

      Reply
  4. herthoughts says

    August 12, 2018 at 2:47 pm

    Summer fun!! I love this

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    • Karalee says

      August 15, 2018 at 2:31 pm

      Thank you! πŸ˜„

      Reply
  5. Bare Betro says

    August 6, 2018 at 10:28 am

    I’m going to need to throw some children’s detangeler in my bag!!

    Reply
    • Karalee says

      August 7, 2018 at 11:49 am

      You do! πŸ˜„

      Reply
  6. actilabmama says

    August 4, 2018 at 7:17 pm

    Thanks for the tips!
    check out ,my blog!
    http://www.actilabmama.wordpress.com

    Reply
  7. Sunaina Das says

    August 2, 2018 at 3:16 pm

    Wow Love this post, keep it up πŸ’•
    Btw i have uploaded a new post on my skincare

    Hope you will like it ❀️
    Xoxo

    Reply
    • Karalee says

      August 3, 2018 at 10:26 pm

      Thank you! I’ll check it out! 😊

      Reply
  8. Lauren says

    July 27, 2018 at 8:36 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Karalee says

      July 28, 2018 at 1:32 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Lauren says

        July 28, 2018 at 8:37 pm

        Oh okay! Thanks so much I’ll have to try all this stuff πŸ™‚

        Reply
  9. IngridMadisonAve says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:28 am

    Love these pieces of advice. The white distilled vinegar is a good one. xx

    Reply
    • Karalee says

      July 28, 2018 at 1:06 am

      Thank you! It is a good tip! πŸ˜„

      Reply
  10. Char says

    July 27, 2018 at 3:05 am

    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

    Reply
    • Karalee says

      July 27, 2018 at 1:53 am

      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 😊

      Reply
  11. Joy says

    July 27, 2018 at 2:46 am

    Love this post!! I didn’t know that about shaving, so I definitely have to shave smarter now πŸ˜› Thanks for sharing these tips xx

    Reply
    • Karalee says

      July 28, 2018 at 1:06 am

      Thank you! I’m glad you found the tips helpful πŸ˜„

      Reply
  12. ReynB says

    July 26, 2018 at 10:20 pm

    Awesome! Nice reading this. Just the right time for my summer getaway nextweek. Many thanks!

    Reply
    • Karalee says

      July 27, 2018 at 1:54 am

      Thank you! I’m glad I could help! 😊

      Reply
  13. susiesopinions says

    July 26, 2018 at 7:36 pm

    Have a wonderful summer.

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    • Karalee says

      July 27, 2018 at 1:54 am

      Thank you! I hope you have a great summer too! πŸ˜„

      Reply
      • susiesopinions says

        July 27, 2018 at 8:03 pm

        Wish I could visit family but Len is too sick to travel.

        Reply
        • Karalee says

          July 28, 2018 at 11:04 am

          I’m sorry to hear that. I hope he gets better.

          Reply
          • susiesopinions says

            July 28, 2018 at 1:46 pm

            4 chronic illnesses, so it will only get harder.

            Reply
            • Karalee says

              July 30, 2018 at 1:35 am

              I’m so sorry

              Reply
              • susiesopinions says

                July 30, 2018 at 2:27 pm

                You accept all this when you marry, and never know what the future holds.

                Reply

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