styling

Summer is just about everyone’s favorite season--just don’t ask your hair how it feels about it. Heat, humidity, sun, chlorine and salt water do a number on hair, so it’s no wonder that it retaliates by frizzing up or refusing to comply with the brush or blow dryer. Our editor-at-large Jane Larkworthy asked a few hairstylists to share their favorite summer tricks, go-tos and hacks to keep hair healthy and, for the most part, presentable (if you plan to camp out by your pool for the entirety of August, we sure hope there’s an outdoor shower nearby…)

Is summer a good time or bad time to get a short cut?

“Don’t go short

Summertime is a great time for a hairstyle refresh. Skip the salon and start by switching up your styling products!  All of our styling aids are lightweight and won’t weigh you down during these hot summer days and nights. Read our tips below to get the most out of these versatile styling products.

sage styling cream

This award winning cream is the most versatile of the bunch. It is great for smoothing and softening the texture of any hair type, it defines curls, tames fizz and controls flyaways. The extremely lightweight cream leaves hair feeling soft with a natural shine, plus it is water soluble so it rinses residue free –

By: Erica, National Training Manager

How do you gel?

That is the question…

A modern interpretation of the “old school” styling gel, our Firm Hold Gel complements our hair care assortment for women and men with sensitive skin and scalp concerns. If you are looking for a firm hold with maximum control and sculpting, look no further.

This is ideal for transforming natural texture (i.e. curly to straight) or sculpting in a shape.

We asked our staff how they use it and what they love about it…

Sarah G.

My hair is usually