We’ve rounded up our favorite beauty launches to hit the shelves and our carts this summer. Decadent fragrances that will leave you dreaming of those endless summer nights, viral TikTok serums (that work), beach-proof mascara, dreamy lightweight SPF, the list goes on and on. Here is everything we tried and loved this summer.

Luxury Sun Ritual Pore Smoothing SPF 30, Saint Jane
$38
A non-toxic, mineral SPF 30 with a sheer finish that blurs the appearance of pores while protecting your skin from sun damage. Formulated with 10% zinc oxide for sun protection, antioxidant-packed hibiscus, and green tea to calm irritation caused by the sun. This SPF is a stand-out primer to layer under face makeup- blurring the look of pores without the annoying pilling that other SPFs can leave behind.

Soleil Brûlant Eau de Parfum, Tom Ford
$390
Tom Ford does fragrance like none other, this time capturing the essence of summer in a bottle. This seductive, citrusy fragrance has notes of mandarin orange, bergamot, a hint of pink peppercorn and warm amber– think sun-kissed and sultry.

Soleil Brûlant Shimmering Body Oil, Tom Ford
$100
Whether you are sipping pool-side cocktails with your girlfriends or heading to a happy hour, this shimmering body oil will make you look like you just spent the day soaking in vitamin D in the best possible way. It has a rich scent and just the right amount of golden shimmer to make you look (and feel) like the golden goddess you are.

SOS Intensive Rescue Serum, Tower 28
$34
A spinoff of the brand’s best-selling SOS Rescue Spray, this serum has already earned the National Eczema Association’s Seal of Acceptance. Formulated with hypochlorous acid, it kills acne-causing bacteria, reduces inflammation and redness, and is a seriously effective product for anyone struggling with acne. It has quickly become my go-to product whenever my skin is breaking out or irritated. Trust us, you are going to fall in love with this serum.

Hydrabeam, Saie
$26
A lightweight concealer formulated to brighten, smooth, and blur the under eyes that can also be used to cover hyperpigmentation and acne. It won’t dry out your skin or leave you feeling flaky or cakey– thanks to squalane, tomato extract, and cucumber extract. This concealer is a game-changer, especially in the warm summer months when a bit of lightweight coverage is all you need.

Cactus Fruit 3-in-1 Styling Cream, Dae
$26
This humidity-defying cream will tame even the frizziest of hair, without weighing down your locks with heavy or sticky residue. Packed with prickly pear seed oil, dragon fruit, and meadowfoam seed oil to deliver the three-in-one trifecta of shine, smooth, and frizz-free hair.

Just Add Rays Glow Boosting Drops, Caliray
$34
Anything that can be mixed with other skincare and reduce the time I have to spend putting on makeup is an automatic win. You can mix a few drops of this insanely lightweight, glow-inducing bronzing oil into your SPF, moisturizer, oil, foundation, or other skincare products for an instant glow-up and sun-kissed bronzed look. You will want to try this immediately.

Resurfacing Body Serum, Tata Harper
$155
Skincare shouldn’t just focus on the neck up, and Tata Harper’s latest launch takes body serums to another level, giving some much-need attention to the rest of our skin begging for some love. 25 clean, botanical ingredients including plant-derived vitamin A, AHAs, vitamin C, and orange peptides come together to create a super serum that will help brighten, smooth, and resurface your skin.

Lashrocket Mascara, Freck Beauty
$26
This is not your average mascara; doubling as a lash growth serum it will nourish your lashes while you wear it. It is lightweight, layers easily for customizable volume, and truly doesn’t clump. When you find a great new mascara, you just know – and we know that this is it.

The Neck Serum, Nécessaire
$60
One of the first areas to show signs of aging is the neck- and all the time spent looking down at our phones sure doesn’t help. This serum contains a 9 percent peptide blend, squalene, and niacinamide to boost collagen production and help prevent wrinkles specifically for the neck area.Your future self will thank you for taking care of your neck with this serum.

Ilio Eau de Toilette, diptyque
$150
This summer diptyque’s limited edition collection will instantly transport you to the Mediterranean. It is almost as if you are smelling the Mediterranean breeze carrying hints of local fruits and flowers in the warm sunshine. With notes of prickly pear, bergamot, iris, and jasmine this poetic fragrance will brighten your spirits instantly.

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As a beauty editor, I have tried it all: Botox, acupuncture, microcurrent, more facials than I dare count, LED therapy, cryotherapy, and radio frequency. You name it, I have probably tried it on the quest to wade through the overwhelming world of beauty treatments and find a few that stand above the rest. If you find yourself in New York City looking for a beauty treatment then read on, these are some of the greatest spots for truly effective and innovative beauty services in the city.

Rescue Spa

We concur, Rescue Spa is the answer to our beauty-pampering dreams. Founder Danuta Mieloch tells us that her ideal treatment lineup would “start off with a 60 minute massage. Add the LED Body to your massage to reduce inflammation relieving discomfort from arthritis, joint stiffness and general muscle tension. Then indulge in a Fix-it-All Treatment which is a highly customized 90-minute facial treatment to target any skin concerns you may have.” Lead esthetician Diana Yerkes gives one of the best facials in the city, she will leave your skin glowing for weeks. “Now that your skin is radiant and there’s less tension in your body you can head over to our nail department for a meticulous manicure and pedicure,” Mieloch continues. Between a meticulous manicure and lucious blowout you can shop the highly curated assortment of products including the hard-to-find Biologique Recherche, Valmont, and Westman Atelier. Between the smell of Fornasetti candles burning, next-level treatments for every inch of your body, and masterful estheticians and staff you will literally never want to leave Rescue Spa. Find us hiding out here before any big event.

For those who also seek daily joint relief, products like Flexafen and Joint XL Plus can complement these spa treatments by targeting joint health from the inside out. Flexafen focuses on easing chronic joint pain and enhancing flexibility, while Joint XL Plus supports cartilage health and reduces stiffness. Both supplements are ideal for managing ongoing discomfort, making them a great addition to your self-care routine alongside Rescue Spa’s revitalizing treatments.

ORA

This isn’t your average acupuncture studio; ORA is a modern wellness sanctuary designed to create a highly personalized, multi-sensory experience. Wellness junkies and rookies alike can benefit from a trip to this incredibly chic space. If you want to take a holistic approach to your health and get to the root cause of concerns like anxiety, bloating, and even rosacea, then you should try ORA. Before your treatment, a licensed acupuncturist takes you through a comprehensive intake assessment covering everything from how bloated you feel to how many times you wake up at night in one of the beautifully designed treatment rooms. ORA recently launched the ORA Acupuncture Facial which combines traditional acupuncture and cupping methods with technology including LED lights and microcurrent at their newest location in the Upper East Side.

Tracie Martyn

Forget Balthazaar and Carbone, Tracie Martyn is a true hotspot for celebrity sightings (and for good reason). Clientele including Karlie Kloss, Kaia Gerber, and Diane Von Furstenberg have repeatedly trusted Tracie Martyn to help them look and feel their best ahead of major events and red carpets. The signature facials truly deliver instantly noticeable results thanks to the innovative, non-invasive technology paired with the brand’s clean skincare line. Taking microcurrent technology one step further, Tracie Martyn developed their own machine with proprietary microcurrent that gives you the “natural face-lift” look after just one treatment and with longer-lasting results. The fan-favorite Red Carpet Facial combines diamond microdermabrasion, the exclusive Beyond Microcurrent device that first stimulates the lymphatic system to detox and then energizes and trains the face muscles to sculpt and contour the face, and amber LED light therapy to promote collagen and healing deep within. If you are looking for an unforgettable experience that will allow you to look (and feel) like a true celebrity, look no further than Tracie Martyn.

Ever/Body

This new medical aesthetics hotspot is quickly expanding beyond New York City across the East Coast — most recently opening the doors of a stunning new location in the Upper East Side. Ever/Body is focused on making tech-driven cosmetic dermatology more accessible to the broader masses, leveraging technology to create a highly personalized experience throughout the entire customer journey. The wide range of medical-backed face and body treatments available can help you tone your abs with the help of Emsculpt NEO, reduce wrinkles with injectables including Botox or Dermal Fillers, or promote hair growth with Plasma Hair Restoration. One of their standout offerings is the Clear + Brilliant Laser Facial, a 45-minute treatment is great for treating hyperpigmentation, acne, dullness, and uneven skin. The Clear + Brilliant Laser is a “mini-fraxel” laser that uses pulsating light to trigger cellular repair and production of collagen deep within the skin. While this is definitely not a facial that is so relaxing you nearly doze off, the topical numbing cream really helps minimize the pain. Trying to understand which treatment is right for you can be overwhelming and confusing; Ever/Body does a great job of de-mystifying cosmetic dermatology with free in-person consultations and consumer education across all their platforms.

FaceGym

If only every workout was as enjoyable as the workout at FaceGym, where you sit back and relax while an esthetician gives your face a full workout. Just as with the rest of our bodies, strengthening the muscles within the face is important to keep everything sculpted, firm, and lifted. FaceGym treatments are structured with a warm up, cardio, sculpting, and cool-down for the 40+ muscles in your face. The face massage “cardio” portion of the workout includes a lot of flicking and kneading, intended to wake up and energize the muscles in the face while reliving some built-up tension in areas like the jaw. If your skin is feeling dehydrated the Cryo Contour workout features a blast of hydration from a CO2 gun with atom-sized particles of hyaluronic acid and oxygen. The CO2 gun is an interesting experience (the device sounds more intimidating and scary than it actually is), you may experience the slightest discomfort but will be amazed at how plump and hydrated your skin is afterwards. FaceGym is a go-to spot for routine upkeep, with trusty face workouts that will leave your face refreshed and lifted each time.

HigherDose

This female-founded wellness hotspot focuses on “getting high naturally” with the help of infrared saunas, magnesium wraps, lymphatic drainage, and more. Infrared saunas are at the core of HigherDOSE treatments. According to Co-Founders Lauren Berlingeri and Katie Kaps, “infrared therapy stimulates healing on a cellular level… These powerful rays penetrate deep beneath the skin, where they are known to assist with detoxification, relaxation, burning calories, pain relief, rapid exercise recovery, anti-aging, skin purification, cell health, and improved circulation.” Whether you are looking for a new way to detox, relieve bloating or sore muscles, or simply boost your mood a quick trip to HigherDOSE should do the trick. Be warned that sitting in the infrared sauna is seriously addicting; as you relax in the sauna sipping non-alcoholic cocktails you will feel all your stress melt away. The “DOSE” in HigherDOSE does stand for dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins after all.

Joanna Czech

If you have ever wondered how celebrities including Hailey Beiber and Kim Kardashian always have the best skin, look no further than their facialist Joanna Czech. Over the years Joanna Czech has developed a cult-like following amongst celebrities and beauty lovers alike. Most recently Czech worked with Kim Kardashian to artfully formulate and develop Kardiahian’s debut skincare line, SKKN. At the studio inside of SIXTY Soho you can experience a completely customized facial unique to your skin concerns and goals; no two Joanna Czech facials are ever alike. A treatment may include the use of ultrasound, cryotherapy, radiofrequency, microneedling, microcurrent, and oxygen infusion among various other modalities that will leave your skin youthful and glowing. Joanna Czech is passionate about educating and inspiring her clients to empower them in their skincare journey. She has created a space that allows the client to feel understood and seen as an individual, while delivering next-level results.

The Well

One of the buzziest wellness hotspots in NYC, The Well offers an ever-expanding range of East-meets-West treatments and services. IV Vitamin Therapy Drips, functional medicine meditation classes, Biologique Recherche facials, and masterful massages are among the services available in this 13,000-square-foot oasis. The Well bolsters an impressive team of integrative medicine doctors, nurse practitioners, and health experts eager to help you navigate your wellness journey. So much more than a luxuriously designed place for a facial and green juice, The Well brings the best of modern medicine and ancient healing practices together to create a robust space for healing and rejuvenation.

Romeo & Juliette Laser Hair Removal

The decision to get laser hair removal is a little different than the low-risk decision to get a manicure or massage, requiring research and commitment to multiple (painful) treatments. Even more so for those with darker skin tones, as some lasers are not as effective or could even cause hyperpigmentation. For over 20 years Romeo & Juliette Laser Hair Removal has specialized exclusively in laser hair removal, prioritizing inclusive laser treatments for people of all skin colors and genders. “We have many lasers in our facility for all skin tones and complexions. We have some lasers that nobody else has and are unique to our facility,” founder Christian Karavolas told us. Karavolas is also a true pioneer and advocate in the laser hair removal field, the studio has 12 state-of-the-art lasers that are said to be amongst the most innovative on the market. As Vice President of the Society of Clinical and Medical Hair Removal and a participant in many FDA studies, Karavolas is committed to finding the best treatments for his clients.

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5 essential ways to help reduce discoloration, according to experts.

We all dream of glowing, bright, clear skin that doesn’t need any foundation to look flawless.

But almost all of us struggle to attain the skin of our dreams because of stubborn dark spots and discoloration. Hyperpigmentation can be really confusing; so we talked to dermatologists, estheticians, and brand founders to break it all down.

What is hyperpigmentation?

When you notice darker areas or spots on your skin, chances are you are seeing hyperpigmentation. “Hyperpigmentation is caused when our pigment producing cells (melanocytes) make excess pigment (melanin). Melanin is the amino acid responsible for providing pigment to our hair, skin, and eyes,” Dr. Robert Finney of Entiere Dermatology explains. Understanding what is causing your hyperpigmentation is so important. Dr. Finney says “various factors can trigger increased melanin production, but the most common is sun exposure.” Sun exposure, estrogen fluctuations caused by birth-control or pregnancy, and injuries to the skin can all cause hyperpigmentation. Talk with your dermatologist to get to the source of the problem and identify the best treatment plan for you.

So how do you reduce uneven and discolored skin?

“When it comes to reducing pigmentation and scarring you want to exfoliate to even out skin texture, treat the skin with brighteners, stimulate the creation of new skin cells, and protect the skin from future damage,” esthetician Katie Sobelman tells us. “A great way to do this is by looking for multitasking ingredients that offer multiple actions in the skin,” Sobelman says.

Figuring out the best exfoliator for your skin

Exfoliators are one of the most universally used skincare products that when used correctly, buffs away dead skin cells and can improve uneven skin tone and texture. Exfoliators have come a long way over the years, but navigating the onslaught of options on the market can be overwhelming and confusing. There are two categories of exfoliators, physical and chemical.

“A physical exfoliant removes dead skin through the physical action of scrubbing the skin’s surface and includes facial scrubs, gommage, and even dermaplaning,” Sobelman explains. These are two of our favorite physical exfoliators that don’t irritate the skin like the rough exfoliators that we used in high school did.

Rose Inc Skin Clarity Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser
Ideal for people with oily or congested skin, this daily cleanser contains pomegranate enzymes and jojoba beads that unclog pores and removes surface buildup without stripping the skin. What makes it so great is the 12 amino acids and squalane replenishing the skin barrier’s moisture that won’t leave your skin feeling right or dry.

GOOPGLOW Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator
Inspired by the results of an in-office microdermabrasion treatment, this dual-action scrub will smooth uneven texture and replace dullness with a healthy glow. It contains glycolic acid and minerals like quartz, garnet, alumina, and silica in an air-whipped formula bordering a jar of marshmallow fluff.

“Chemical exfoliants remove dead skin through a chemical action of dissolving dead skin and sebum build-up,” Katie Sobelman says. Some of the most common types of chemical exfoliants that you’ll see are enzymes, lactic acid, Poly Hydroxy Acid (PHA), gluconolactone, and Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA).

Luzern AHA Exfoliating Peel
These pads soaked in Vitamin C, AHA, and lactic acid work to speed up the skin’s natural process of shedding dead skin cells. Use in the evening 2-3 times per week and you’ll notice brighter and younger looking skin. Keep in mind, ”it is often advisable to avoid using retinoids when using AHAs,” Sobelman notes.

Hero Cosmetics Lightning Swipes
Don’t let the super affordable price point fool you, these dual-sided pads will seriously illuminate your skin without drying it out. Pro-tip: I like to use the smooth side on my face then use the textured side on my chest and back.

Niacinamide: the multitasking ingredient
Niacinamide, a form of Vitamin B3, is a nutrient that improves uneven skin tone, restores radiance, strengthens the skin barrier, and does so much more for the skin. “Niacinamide is another excellent multitasking treatment. It acts as a hydroquinone alternative, offering skin lightening while stabilizing melanosome activity within the cells to prevent the formation of additional pigmentation,” Katie Sobelman tells us.

Dr. Barbara Sturm The Better B Niacinamide Serum
This highly effective yet safe serum contains high quality, pure Vitamin B3 and Ectoin to protect the skin against environmental hyperpigmentation. It targets the pores and texture to smooth and refine the skin leaving you looking more even and radiant without the irritation or redness caused by some serums with too high of a concentration of topical Vitamin B3.

Eadem Milk Marvel Dark Spot Serum
Formulated and approved by women of color, for women of color. Eadem’s founders sought out to create a serum that would target acne scars and spots without being too harsh for those with melanated skin. People of all skin tones and shades rave about how much this serum has faded their stubborn dark spots, even those with fair complections.

Maelove Nia10 Calming Serum
With 10% niacinamide, zinc, aloe, and white team this serum will brighten and calm your skin while lightening discoloration over time. It is said to be a good alternative for people that might be more sensitive to vitamin C, and can be a great booster to your skincare layered into your current routine.

Prevent hyperpigmentation with SPF
“I always tell patients if they only commit to doing one thing for their skin, it should be to use sunscreen every day,” Dr. Robert Finney explains. “When using active ingredients, such as Vitamin C, retinols, and AHAs, you must be extra diligent in incorporating sunscreen to your skincare regimen.” Sunscreen will be your best friend and the key to preventing hyperpigmentation. SPF will help prevent the formation of new dark spots and help protect your skin so that any current hyperpigmentation won’t get darker or harder to reverse because of sun exposure.

EltaMD UV Glow Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 36
This mineral sunscreen is my daily go-to, it is lightweight enough to wear under face makeup but has a nice tint and luminous finish that gives me enough coverage to wear in lieu of foundation. “It is imperative to begin using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF 30 or higher to prevent further damage,” Dr. Finney suggests.

Vacation Chardonnay Oil SPF 30
Include a broad spectrum SPF in your arsenal that is so indulgent that you won’t ever want to leave your skin unprotected from the sun’s harmful rays. Inspired by the celebratory nature of champagne, this hydrating oil is lightweight, reef-friendly, and infused with a bubbly aroma “Grand Cru ‘86.”

Keep correcting with a daily treatment
Whether you’ve always struggled with uneven skin tone or not, don’t overlook the importance of incorporating a daily treatment into your existing regimen. Daily treatments are meant to be gentle enough for prolonged use while keeping your skin bright and glowy.

SkinCeuticals Phyto A+ Brightening Treatment
Pesky marks that acne can leave behind are no match for this lightweight moisturizer. Formulated with 3% azelaic acid, 5.75% phyto botanical blend, and 2% alpha arbutin, itis a great way to soothe and correct uneven skin and improve the skin’s texture and clarity at the same time. This recent launch from SkinCueticals is sure to obtain the same cult-like following as some of their other incredibly effective products!

Incorporate Vitamin C into your routine
Vitamin C is an undeniably popular active ingredient due to the amazing results this antioxidant yields. “Active ingredients are helpful in repairing free radical damage and reducing signs of aging (fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, etc.),” Dr. Finney says. With the help of these Vitamin C products you can say goodbye to dull and uneven skin and hello to bright and glowy skin in no time.

Herbivore Botanicals NOVA 15% Vitamin C + Turmeric Brightening Serum
“One of the great things about NOVA is that it is so gentle, it can be used with pretty much any other skincare actives,” Herbivore founder Alex Kummerow tells us. “But we suggest spacing them out. So use NOVA in the morning and use your other activities—like AHA, BHA, retinol—at night,” Kummerow adds.

Alpyn Beauty Bearberry & Vitamin C Glow Serum
Bearberry leaf is a berry that helps target dark spots more gently than ingredients like hydroquinone, making it more suitable for darker skin tones. This serum pairs bearberry, licorice root, and Vitamin C to smooth and boost the skin’s brightness.

Rael Vitamin C Sheet Masks
We already know that estrogen fluctuations can cause hyperpigmentation. Rael designs skincare around your cycle, tailored to the skin’s varying needs depending on the time of the month. During ovulation when more oil is being produced use this Vitamin C infused brightening sheet mask to help with cell turnover (and much needed self-pampering).

Summer Fridays Light Aura Vitamin C + Peptide Eye Cream
Yes, Vitamin C is even an effective ingredient to banish dark circles around the eyes! This eye cream instantly brightens dark circles with natural optics and supports the long-term natural production of collagen for firmer, smoother under eyes. We love the immediate, noticeable results from this new Summer Fridays’ launch.

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With love,

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We’ve seen a whole slew of trends that are pretty damaging to our hair recently like the super tight micro braids and crimped hair of the ‘90s.

Thanks to the runways, TikTok, and social media, our healthy hair goals are being taken to a whole new level. Enter “glass hair,” which is basically when hair is so insanely shiny that it appears to reflect light almost like glass. This particular look requires a bit of prep-work but I promise you that it is easier than you might think! There is no denying that “glass hair” is one of the biggest trends this year, but how can you achieve this look if you have dry and damaged hair?

The first step (and most crucial) is repairing some of that damage with the help of treatments that target breakage at the source. Figuring out how to mend those ends can be tricky if you don’t know where to start or what all of the ingredients actually do. Think of amino acids as the building blocks that make up the proteins in our hair. Over time those amino acids can break down causing gaps in the hair’s fiber structure and weakened bonds. Reparative protein treatments work by filling in those gaps that prevent moisture retention and shine. These are some of our favorite products packed with keratin, biotin, and amino acids.

Briogeo Rice Water Treatment
Think of the TikTok famous rice water trend, but on steroids and way less complicated to use. Rice protein, Vitamin B, and algae extract will strengthen the cuticle, restore nourishment, and boost shine with this weekly treatment.

K18 Leave-in Hair Mask
This leave-in mask has made a huge splash in the beauty world since launching in the US primarily due to how quickly it strengthens brittle hair seemingly past the point of no return. Stylist Alifia Young told us her number one tip is to “start with a clean canvas! Product buildup can impede the peptide’s ability to fully penetrate the hair. Using a detoxifying shampoo before your first use of K18 will allow for the best results.”

Applying a hair mask an hour before showering has become a fixture of my Sundays and honestly my hair has never looked better. If you overdo it on the protein treatments your hair can start to feel like straw, so make sure you have a balance in your routine! These are two of the moisturizing masks that I swear by.

Alterna Hair Restructuring Bond Repair Masque
Infused with literal caviar extract rich with omega-3 fatty acids, the formula is designed to reconstruct and lock in moisture all the way down to the cuticle. I found that I didn’t need much of this buttery mask for a detangled, fresh post-shower look.

Dae Monsoon Moisture Mask
This hydrating mask formulated with prickly pear seed oil left my hair so insanely smooth that it might be one of the best masks I’ve ever tested (and trust me, I’ve tried a lot). The day before you style your hair for the glassy look try this mask for perfectly prepped hair.

The key difference between dull, damaged hair and the glossy, healthy hair of your dreams is moisture. Sure, slathering globs of conditioner on your hair in the shower will give it some hydration. But if your hair cannot retain the moisture, then all that conditioner may not be helping as much as you think. Colorist Melissa Dwyer tells us “any good hair routine should include a hydrating shampoo and conditioning combo.” Beyond having a solid mask, it is important to build up the rest of your in-shower hair routine.

Fekkai Super Strength Bundle
Dwyer goes on to suggest that this shampoo and conditioner “will leave the hair with lasting nourishment from root to end. They instantly shine the hair helping create the glass hair trend we are seeing all over the internet.”

Garnier Fructis Glass Hair Water
This silicone and sulfate free lamellar rinse is activated by massaging the liquid through your hair for 10 seconds in the shower. You’ll see your frizz take a back seat to serious shine all thanks to this super affordable at-home hair gloss.

Amika Flash Instant Shine Mask
“It’s a 60-second treatment that you can use after conditioner right in the shower that will give you a kick of shine when you dry your hair.” Somewhere between a mask and a gloss, the amino acids will penetrate deep within the hair without leaving a greasy residue.

No treatment can simply turn back time and mend split ends; that piece of hair with 10 frayed ends won’t magically become whole again. Treatments can strengthen the hair and promote a healthy barrier from preventable breakage. Just like our skin, our hair has a natural barrier that helps keep the good stuff in (like moisture) and the bad stuff out. “When you highlight or heat style your hair, you are stripping your hair of its natural barrier that keeps it shiny and moist.” – Aoife McCarthy, Stylist and amika pro educator.

We all know that the high heat from hot tools isn’t doing our hair any good, but that doesn’t mean we have to break up with them all together. To achieve the look go in with a smooth blowout before going in with a flat iron and straightening the hair in small sections.

Kérastase Extentioniste Thermique Blow Dry Primer
Amino acids reinforce and protect the internal structure of the hair fiber while the ceramides enhance shine as you dry your hair. A little goes a long way with this lightweight formula!

dpHUE Color Fresh Thermal Protection Spray
With protection up to 450 degrees you’ll want to mist the product over your hair before using any heat tools. It is a particularly great option for people with color treated hair, formulated to reduce the color from fading due to high heat.

The secret sauce to all that shine is a really good oil. Right after I hop out of the shower I massage oil on my scalp and through all of my hair, paying a little extra attention to the ends. Finding a lightweight formula that won’t leave behind a greasy feeling can be tricky, so I’ve rounded up a few of my favorites for you. After styling the hair with the flat iron I like to go back in and apply a bit more hair oil if I am going for the full-on “glass hair” look.

Davines This is an Oil Non Oil
After my hairstylist Brett Calkins at Rob Peetoom used this on my hair it quickly became one of my holy-grail products. Suitable for all hair types, it reduces frizz and leaves your hair silky smooth without weighing it down. What I really like about this oil is how buildable it is, you can apply more product throughout the day for continued shine!

Olaplex Nº.7 Bonding Oil
Vibrant and sleek hair is easy to achieve with just a dime size amount of this highly concentrated oil with a cult-like following. The brand’s signature ingredient, bis-aminopropyl diglycol, bonds the hair fibers back together and protects your ends from heat damage.

Kérastase Elixir Ultime Original Hair Oil
Truly a multi-use product that you can apply pre-wash for an extra cleanse, before styling for extra protection, or as a finishing touch for incredible shine while minimizing frizz. It is formulated with marula, argan, and camellia oil to increase the absorption of all those antioxidants and essential fatty acids your hair needs for optimal health.

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With love,

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Don’t sleep on this vacation idea…

Turks & Caicos is a hidden treasure of the Caribbean; the perfect destination for your next getaway. The beaches are immaculate, the white sand and crystal-clear water will transport you to another world.

There is an abundance of coral and marine life that you can see all over the island, something you don’t usually get to see first-hand. Turks & Caicos’ main island, Providenciales, is a 3 hour flight from New York City and about 30 minutes from Miami. The island is not very commercialized, there are literally no traffic lights on the island and you won’t see building above five stories high (with a few exceptions). So if you are looking for a weekend away from the stress of everyday life, look no further than Turks & Caicos.

There are a few luxury hotel accommodations on Providenciales, but Seven Stars Resort & Spa is a five-star hotel with every amenity that you could ever ask for. There are two salt-water pools, one in an adults-only area that overlooks the ocean. There is a champagne bar and beach-side restaurant, Deck, for the perfect lunch by the beach. Imagine eating perfectly seared, fresh fish tacos in a cabana by the beach with boozy piña coladas served in an actual pineapple. The resort also houses of the island’s most acclaimed restaurants, Seven. You can expect nothing short of perfection on a plate.

(All images courtesy of brand/hotel)

When you are finally ready to venture away from your resort stop by Inifinit Bar & Restaurant, part of the Grace Bay Club. Make sure you ask for a table close to the ocean, it will feel like you’re having dinner right on the beach. The seafood is decadent and fresh, you’ll be thinking about your dinner here for the rest of your trip.

Here is what you need to pack for your trip to Turks & Caicos.

You won’t need to pack many outfits, but make sure you have a plethora of swimsuit options. We love OOKIOH’s Como top & Monaco bottoms, a sustainable brand that takes fishing nets found in the ocean and recycles them to create the materials for their super chic swimwear that every influencer and model has been wearing this summer.

Even with a quick flight you’ll still want to keep your skin hydrated, invest in this portable humidifier from Flight Mode that will change your in-flight skincare game. Your skin will feel even dewier and hydrated than before your boarded.

Packing your skincare routine in a carry-on has never been easier with Drunk Elephant’s new kit, The Littles. This clean beauty lineup includes the brand’s smash hits, from the C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream to B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum. Your vacation selfies will look ten times better with these minis, just trust us.

If you don’t have a silk eye mask for traveling, then you are simply missing out. This oversized silk option from Shhh Silk will block out any light on planes or in your hotel when you really need some rest & recovery. Since it is silk, it won’t pull on your skin and create wrinkles!

When it comes time to decide what luggage you need look no further than Briggs & Riley’s new line, Torq. This is the perfect carry-on luggage with the compartment within the hard shell for easy access to the items you might need in flight, external USB port and lightweight materials. Whether you travel domestically or internationally or if you are an over-packer there are options within the Torq line for everyone.

When you experience the high life at The Shore Club Turks and Caicos, you’ll not only indulge in luxurious amenities but also have the opportunity to explore an unspoiled island paradise, surrounded by an abundance of coral and marine life that you don’t usually get to see first-hand.

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Jonathan Cohen brings non-toxic beauty to NYFW

The scene backstage at Jonathan Cohen’s New York Fashion Week show was similar to one you’d see at a wellness sanctuary. Everything from the hair & makeup to the collagen infused tea the models sipped on were clean and sustainable. This season he drew inspiration from his heritage growing up as a Mexican American in California. His hand-drawn prints were brightly colored, featuring día de los muertos skulls, the California blue jay and bold florals were incorporated in each look and the model’s hair.

(photo credit: Jonathan Cohen)

Bumble & Bumble’s Laurent Philippon wanted the hair to have an 80’s summer vibe. Incorporating cornrows, braiding and most importantly fabric adorned styles. The fabrics from the collection were mixed in with the braids, creating one of our favorite hair trends for next Spring. So dust off those old scarves lingering around your closet, you’ll want to try this hairstyle ASAP.

(photo credit: Bumble & Bumble)

For the perfect braid with fabric intertwined Philippon used Bumble & Bumble’s Bb. Gel after creating a slicked back, low pony. Then wrap the scarf or fabric around the root of the ponytail and start braiding. Simply tie the braid off with the fabric and you’ve got this spring’s hottest hairstyle.

(photo credit: Bumble & Bumble)

Cohen doesn’t believe that it’s either/or when it comes to quality and being sustainable or non-toxic. The makeup was abstract and bold, led by Yuki Hayashi. Inspired by abstract paintings, Yuki Hayashi said “with the painted yellow eye, I imagined the model as an artist in her studio, smudging excess paint across her eyelids while she works…” Inika Organics, an Australian 100% non-toxic and certified organic beauty brand created special eye pigments in sunshine yellow, bright pink and ocean blue. Such an insane color is unique for clean beauty, a really exciting step in the clean beauty game. The model’s faces were works of art, the neon eyes were paired with dewy skin from Inika Organic’s Cream Illuminisor and their Lipstick Crayon in Pink Nude.

(photo credit: Jonathan Cohen)

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Our showers are our happy places at FWO. It is so important to use quality products on your body, it is your largest area of real estate so the standards of what we use on our body is high. From genderless shower gel to reef-safe mineral sunscreen to an unparalleled anti-aging body cream we don’t know if we could live without any of these body care products.

Basil Shower Gel

Le Labo’s ability to create addictive and luxurious scents is pretty much unparalleled. Amplify your shower experience with this basil scented shower gel. There is a really nice lather, it doesn’t leave you feeling dried out after your shower and you will smell so good all day long.

Le Labo – $25, lelabofragrances.com

Skin Care Oil

Prepare to find yourself touching your arms and legs all day long after you use this silky body oil. Your skin will look hydrated and glowy, without feeling greasy or sticky. The plant based oils and thermal water will soften your skin and support the skin’s natural moisture barrier.

Avene – $26, aveneusa.com

Scalp and Body Scrub

Dual products like this scalp and body scrub are perfect for people who share a shower with someone else but love to pretend your shower is actually a full blown spa. The sugar crystals help with a dry or flaky scalp and will gently exfoliate the body while the coconut oils lock in moisture.

OUAI – $38, theouai.com

Pampering Deodorant

Seriously protecting you from underarm sweat, underarm stains and odor for a full 24-hours. Infused with Murmuru butter, a nut based fat, and rose you will smell fresh and help moisturize your underarms.

Love Beauty and Planet – $7, lovebeautyandplanet.com

Sleep Calming Bath Soak

After a stressful day nothing beats drawing yourself a nice bubble bath. The lavender and chamomile essential oils will help release tension and relax your mind and muscles. The formula was created with expert British perfumers to master the perfect blend of essentials oils for the most luxurious bath soak you could ask for.

The White Company – $36, thewhitecompany.com

SPF 30 Mineral Mist

This mineral SPF is not like most other zinc sunscreens, you won’t see an ounce of white residue on the skin or feel sticky. It will physically block the harmful UV rays from your skin and leave you feeling soft and silky smooth. For an added bonus it is biodegradable and won’t harm the reefs!

Hampton Sun – $34, hamptonsuncare.com

Shaving Gel Oil

No more irritation or ingrown hairs from shaving, this fragrance free gel will be your new shaving necessity. Meadowfoam seed oil soothes the skin as you shave without clogging your razor, which is a common problem with most shaving gels.

Löwengrip – $20, amazon.com

Luminous Bronze Self-Tan Body Mist

Self-tanners can be a really tricky product to trust, you don’t want to look orange or streaky and you definitely don’t want to ruin your carpet or clothes. With this one you just mist yourself all over and can rub any residue in, without staining your clothes or looking like a crazy person. We love this one because it is mess free, and gives you subtle color that will trick everyone into thinking you spent the weekend at the beach.

Löwengrip -$42, amazon.com

Anti-Aging Body Cream

This isn’t your average body lotion, you are going to get way more than moisturized skin with this anti-aging cream. White almond, elderberry blossom and purslane (a signature ingredient for Dr. Barbara Sturm) work together to tighten and firm the skin by restoring the skin’s elasticity. If you spent too many hours in the sun in your younger years or have noticed your skin is simply showing signs of aging this is a great investment to help reverse the years.

Dr. Barbara Sturm – $260, molecular-cosmetics.com

Stay Fresh Dry Spray

No need to worry about streaking or staining your favorite shirt with this spray-on deodorant. It protects you from sweat and odor even when you are working out, working more and more as you move. Who doesn’t want to have their armpits smell like white flowers and lychee?

Degree – $5, target.com

Softening Cocoa Butter & Vanilla Bean Body Lotion

A hero in the summer months as you show off your legs but also in the winter when your skin is feeling ultra-dry. The cocoa butter is going to give your skin deep hydration and smells amazing especially with the vanilla bean.

St. Ives – $5, stives.com

Confidence in a Neck Cream

More now than ever neck wrinkles are an issue that we all face no matter our age, here to help all of our “tech necks” is this rich neck cream from IT cosmetics. Your neck and chest will feel tighter and smoother over time, working to improve the skin’s elasticity for a more youthful look.

IT Cosmetics – $52, itcosmetics.com

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Prepare to see a lot more clean and non-toxic beauty content at FWO this year, we are so excited to show you some of our favorite clean beauty products. Whether you are committed to using only non-toxic products in your life, or only starting to think about making the jump to using clean beauty there is something for everyone here. Clean beauty can be defined in many different ways, to keep it simple we selected products that don’t use parabens, sulfates, coal tar, hydroquione and other ingredients that can have a damaging effect on your body.

Slaai-Makeup Melting Butter Cleanser

When you come home from a late night out, you want a cleanser that will take ott the brightest of eyeshadows and all those thick layers of foundation quickly and effectively. This butter-like cleanser does the job but doesn’t leave your face feeling stripped or dry.

Drunk Elephant – $34, drunkelephant.com

Face Hero

This face oil balances out oil, hydrates and nourishes the skin and gives a dewy after-glow. Suitable for all skin types, this one truly is a universal oil that everyone can use and love.

Go-To – $34, gotoskincare.com

Blemish Clearing Serum

Forewarning, if you live with your significant other they will 100% be stealing this. Skin types prone to breakouts can seriously benefit from adding this into their skincare routine, it helps unclog your pores, soothes redness and inflammation. This serum not only helps prevent breakouts, but will reduce the time that annoying acne sticks around.

Juice Beauty – $30, juicebeauty.com

The Refresh Mint Resurfacing Moisture Mask

One of the best smelling masks that we have tested to date, the refreshing mint scent will leave you wanting to do this mask over and over again. The formula includes pumpkin & pineapple enzymes to gently exfoliate and moisturize the skin, while lactic acid will give you major glow.

Maya Chia – $68, integritybotanicals.com

Essential Hydrating Rose Tonic

One of the crucial aspects of a great mist is whether or not you feel misted, or feel like you are being sprayed by a hose. This toner is a light, refreshing mist that works with your skin’s barrier to lock in moisture but doesn’t leave your skin feeling stripped and dry.

Kari Gran – $38, karigran.com

Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer

Don’t overlook this moisturizer, the gel-water base makes it so lightweight that you can wear it all summer whether you have dry or oily skin. Even layered underneath SPF or foundation your skin will feel soft, hydrated, dewy and breathable.

Tata Harper – $116, tataharperskincare.com

Eye Cream Line T

Evening Primrose, chamomile and sage oil makes this gentle enough for the eye area while delivering tons of moisture and smoothes out any lines and wrinkles. Apply the morning after a long night to fix tired looking eyes.

Susanne Kaufmann – $73, susannekaufmann.com

Limitless Lash Mascara

Describe this mascara in word you say? Length. Your lashes will look so long, and it lasts through your morning workout all the way through an extended happy hour. This non-toxic formula is so good that you won’t miss your traditional mascara, trust me.

Ilia – $28, iliabeauty.com

Kohl Eyeliner

The color here is so rich and deep, you can’t go wrong. Perfect for a smudged out smokey eye or applied on the water line to achieve a sleek look.
Khôl Eyeliner – Jillian Dempsey

Jillian Dempsey – $20, jilliandempsey.com

The One Eyeshadow Palette

Major pigment, insane colors, buildable glitters and free of any toxins… What more could you ask for in an eyeshadow palette? One of our favorite parts about this palette is the versatility, you don’t want to pack 5 palettes when you travel. This one allows you to create a simplified daytime look, a glittery look that packs in the drama and some beautiful smokey eyes. The One is an absolute knock-out.

Lawless – $64, lawlessbeauty.com

Bronzed Beauty Bronzer Duo

With two shades that both have just enough shimmer but not too much you can play with either shade depending on your mood or the occasion. It blends so easily for a subtle contour that have everyone asking how your cheekbones look so damn good. Plus, the white packaging is so luxurious that you’ll want to leave it on your vanity for the world to see.

lilah b. – $42, lilahbeauty.com

Metamorphic Highlighter in Siren

A highlighter that can be worn on any skin-tone is an automatic win. The shine lasts all day, even if you get caught in the rain without an umbrella (yes, we are serious). The golden shine picked up on the light from our computer screen and looked like we had a professional come glam us up for the day.

Rituel de Fille – $32, ritueldefille.com

Liquid Lip Colour

This liquid lip color is perfect for everyday wear. It gives you a glossy finish that is not tacky or sticky, with enough color pay off that you can finish off a subtle, low maintenance look.

Dr. Hauschka – $22, hauschka.com

Pot of Shade: Heliotropic

A primer & spf all in one product, packed full of natural botanicals like iris stem cell extract to also plump and firm the skin at the same time. The sleek packaging is an added bonus, perfectly suited for everyday use or for your next weekend at the beach.

Kypris – $75, credobeauty.com

Tinted Face Oil

A little goes a long way with this tinted face oil. If you don’t normally like foundation, meet your new best friend. The oil will absorb into the skin, leaving behind a layer of matte pigment that still lets your skin shine through.

Kosas – $42, kosas.com

Seal The Deal

Formulated with mica instead of talc makes this setting powder lightweight and gives you a natural look that will stay put all day. This one won’t clog your pores, which will really help reduce breakouts! We absolutely love this setting powder, once you try it you won’t be able to go back.

Lawless – $36, lawlessbeauty.com

Watermelon Glow Ultra-Fine Mist

Formulated without alcohol, silicones and all the other ingredients you don’t really want to be misting all over your face this is a great mist to keep at your desk for those midday slumps or to refresh and hydrate your skin all thorugh-out the day.

Glow Recipe – $28, glowrecipe.com

Coconut Shower Oil

Your shower is your own personal safe space where you can decompress and shut out the world, so don’t you want to fill it with things that spark joy? This shower oil smells of luscious coconuts that will transport you to a tropical getaway as you melt away all the stress, dirt and grime from the day.

Kopari – $28, koparibeauty.com

Hanami Body Lotion

A truly unisex product with a minimalist scent that you’ll receive endless compliments on. With subtle notes of sandalwood and musk you will continuously pick up on the smell all day in a non-aggressive, barely there kind of way. This body lotion is formulated to be light enough to wear in the summer but rich enough to get your skin through harsh winter days.

PHLUR – $28, phlur.com

Amethyst Exfoliating Body Polish

This jasmine scented body polish isn’t like other body scrubs we have tried, you only need a small scoop of this delightful scrub. It is made from crushed amethyst that is then mixed with epsom salts, sugar, coconut oil and shea butter so you won’t only exfoliate your body but feel moisturized and ready to show off your legs afterwards.

Herbivore Botanicals – $44, herbivorebotanicals.com

Vitamin C Probiotic Polish

Vitamin C is more stable in the powder form, which means the product will be effective for longer than a water or oil based vitamin C. This gentle exfoliating polish is based with bamboo and rice powder, and plenty of vitamin C to give you a non-abrasive yet effective way to exfoliate your skin.

Osea Malibu – $108, oseamalibu.com

Phyto-Medic Eyelash Enhancer

Not only is this a non-toxic, eyelash enhancement serum that you can feel confident won’t have any negative side-effects but the results will shock you. Coming from someone who has dealt with short and straight eyelashes all my life, after using this nightly for about 3 months I started to get tons of compliments on how long my lashes look. An absolute game changer in the beauty industry.
LASHFOOD – $80, lashfood.com

Hoppin’ Fresh Deodorant

Even skeptics of a well-performing natural deodorant will like this one from Ursa Major. There aren’t any added fragrances that can irritate the skin, instead you smell the eucalyptus and mint. This deodorant worked through the brutal summer months in New York City, so you know it is good.

Ursa Major – $18, ursamajorvt.com

Love Lather Moisture Shampoo

This shampoo is 98% natural, so it isn’t perfect but we loved it compared to other “clean” shampoo options. You get a great lather with just one pump that leaves your hair clean but not dry. It smells like coconut, the main ingredient, mixed with pine and lavender.

Together Beauty – $29, sephora.com

Supernatural Deep Conditioner

Baobab proteins fill in the gaps of damaged hair strands like a deep conditioning treatment. Amazonian oils seal the strands for a healthy and nourished look that won’t leave your hair greasy or flat. Plus, it smells heavenly for hours after you rinse it out.

Playa – $28, playabeauty.com

Lustero Body Oil

One of the best parts about this body oil is its versatility. You can shake the bottle to get a super shimmery oil that gives your body a nourished and golden glow, or simply don’t shake it and you won’t get any shimmer as the gold flecks settle on the bottom.

Oilio E Osso – $60, olioeosso.com

Resurfacing Serum

Perfect for everyday use and people with dull or uneven skin, this serum is formulated with a combination of 7 AHAs and BHAs to help replace dead skin with a fresh and glowing complexion. Packed with antioxidants to help fight off free-radicals that dampen your radiance this is truly a must-have in your skincare routine!

Tata Harper – $88, tataharperskincare.com

Aqua Brow Powder + Pencil Duo

Whether you like a super-defined or natural and fluffy brow you can achieve either with this pencil meets powder duo. Infused with some magical brow enhancing properties, it will also help make your brows actually fuller and thicker over time.

LASHFOOD – $25, lashfood.com

Améline Eau de Parfum

Non-toxic fragrances are very important, you breathe in the smaller particles so you want to really look at the ingredients in your fragrances. PHLUR introduced a clean perfume that smells like fresh roses, bergamot, pink peppercorn with hints of sandalwood that results in a classic yet modern scent that you’ll want to wear everyday.

PHLUR – $96, phlur.com

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Having a signature scent is part of your personal brand, it can finish off your look and give you the confidence to kill it in a meeting or on a date. These are some of our personal favorites, from bold floral profiles to musky and woody scents you might just find your next signature smell. Plus, all of these fragrances are so undeniably chic you won’t be mad looking at any of these on your counter everyday.

North Bondi

This is the perfect vacation fragrance, rooted in white musk and florals with hints of lemon, apple blossom, violet and blackberry. OUAI recently announced that this will be in their permanent collection after they released a limited number of 4 scents last year that were just so popular they had no other choice. If you love the brand’s wave spray then you’ll definitely want to try this out.

OUAI – $56, theouai.com

Amo Ferragamo Flowerful

This floral fragrance is anything but your standard floral scent. It leads with hints of yuzu flowers and black currants followed by peony, vanilla orchid and jasmine blossoms. You’ll smell like you rolled around in a garden full of fresh blooms, but in the best way possible.

Salvatore Ferragamo – $108, ferragamo.com

Amber Musk

Amber Musk is the perfect fall fragrance, it blends together amber and creamy musk with sensual florals and coconut water for a scent profile you’ll want to spritz on your blankets too. It is rich and sophisticated and lasts all throughout the day, plus it looks really chic on your vanity.

AERIN – $130, aerin.com

for her PURE MUSC

A musk fragrance has never smelled so elevated as the newest for her scent. It is a warm and elegant scent that smells like musk with hints of cashmere and white flowers, designed to be layered with other fragrances in the line. We love this for date nights, it is such an addictive scent that will last all night long.

Narciso Rodriquez – $126, narcisorodriguezparfums.com

Rose Morning

Some people would say that roses smell the best in the morning when they begin to bloom, Fresh set out to capture that specific smell with this eau de parfum. It takes on a modern feel that you don’t typically get with rose based fragrances, adding touches of black currant, violet leaves and white tea.

Fresh – $90, fresh.com

Florence

Imagine capturing the spirit or Paris in a bottle and there you have this sophisticated fragrance from Tocca. With notes of bergamot, fresh gardenias, pear and tuberose you will feel instantly transported to a french garden that you will never want to stop smelling.

Tocca – $76, tocca.com

L’eau d’Issey

One of the timeless fragrances from Issey Miyake this scent will never go out of style. This classic fragrance smells of various florals from lotus, lilies and freesia with hints of musk and wood. It is complex and deep, but clean and aquatic at the same time.

Issey Miyake – $104, macys.com

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We are just going to come out and say it, no one has perfect hair. Of course we are firm believers that you can love your hair no matter how it looks, but it helps to have an arsenal of products that can help give you the hair of your dreams. From dry scalps, to kinky curl maintenance to calming frizz we have rounded up products for every type of hair concern. Can you ever really have too many bottles of hairspray or dry-shampoo? We don’t think the limit exists.

Television Perfect Hair Shampoo

Sometimes color-safe shampoos don’t really do much else for your hair, that is not the case with this R+Co formula. Juniper berry is the star ingredient here, giving your hair moisture without weighing it down. It will also work to strengthen your hair and add shine.

R+Co – $32, randco.com

OKARA Color Protection Conditioner

Not only does this conditioner protect your color from fading but it enhances your color while smoothing the strands from color damage. Natural okara and witch hazel extract power this conditioner that you really need to try if you color your hair.

Rene Furterer – $32, renefurtererusa.com

Whole Blends Oat Delicacy Conditioner

Oat milk will draw out any impurities, oil or dandruff from the scalp while adding shine to the hair. Even fine hair types can use this conditioner, you’ll notice how hydrated your hair feels post-shower without the weight of other moisturizing conditioners.

Garnier – $6, target.com

Densiage Redensifying Serum

Healthy hair starts at the scalp. Ginseng is great for scalp care and also promotes the growth of hair along with the serum’s albizia extract. This serum will help your hair grow and will thicken your hair with long-term use, your hair will pretty much immediately feel more dense too.

Ducray – $64, dermstore.com

Serene Scalp Soothing Leave-On Treatment

Scalp treatments are made sexy with this Oribe packaging. Use it on dry or wet hair to soothe the scalp and reduce flakiness with star ingredients chamomile, cucumber, peppermint oil, and aloe extract.
Oribe – $48, oribe.com

Weightless Hydration Daily Scalp & Hair Mask

The scent and texture of this mask make is feel so luxurious you won’t believe you didn’t pay half your paycheck for it. Using a “zip-up” technology it works to mend split ends, and balance the scalp. Unlike other masks, it is lightweight enough to use every time you shower and you won’t have to worry about any left over oils or product after you wash it out.

Kristen Ess – $14, kristinesshair.com

Restore Large Brush

Detangle your hair without getting a headache, pulling out all your hair or damaging the strands. Raincry is a professional hair line with brushes handcrafted in France, one of the last brands that still create brushes this way. Reinforced boar bristles will distribute the oils at the scalp throughout the hair to promote healthier, less damaged looking hair.

Raincry – $95, raincry.com

Bushwick Beach No-Salt Wave Spray

One of the best parts about the beach is how your hair looks so effortlessly chic after. Unless you have time to dunk your hair into the ocean everyday amika’s wave spray seems like the best solution. Spritz your damp hair and blow-dry it a bit for texture that will last all day.

Amika – $25, loveamika.com

Take Hold Hairspray

A flexible, long-lasting hair spray that will give your hair shine and hold without feeling piecey or sticky. Prolong your blowout an extra day or keep the fly-aways at bay with Glamsquad’s most requested product. It is super light-weight and was designed so that you can run your fingers through your hair without losing the hold.

Glamsquad – $16, glamsquad.com

Dry Texture Foam

If you shower at night you can wake up with some wacky hair that is hard to style without the use of heat or getting it wet. This texturizing mousse gives your hair a sexy, tousled look that we all wish we woke up with. Rice protein and polymers will keep your hair in place all day without making it matte or dry. Thank you, Jen Atkin for allowing us to press the snooze button a few more times every morning.

OUAI – $28, theouai.com

Detox Clear

This dry shampoo is actually clear, you literally won’t see an ounce of residue on your hair after you apply it. Using potato starch (how cool?!) to absorb all the excess oil and odor your hair will look clean and refreshed without the weight or dryness of other dry shampoos.

Drybar – $23, thedrybar.com

Good Behavior

Good Behavior is one of our all-time favorite anti-frizz sprays. It contains spirulina proteins and hydrolyzed keratin proteins that work to smooth the hair from the inside out. For maximum results spray it all over damp hair then blow-dry it, you’ll still notice less frizz if you air dry your hair too.

IGK – $32, igkhair.com

Perfect Shine Oil Mist

If you want hair that reflects the light like a diamond ring under the sun look no further than this oil mist. A few spritzes will give a head-turning shine and glossy finishes even to lackluster and dry hair. You won’t believe that you paid less than $20 for this too, it stands up to prestige shine products that cost closer to $100.

NatureLab. Tokyo – $16, naturelab.com

Curl Gelée for Shine & Definition

Define your natural curls without any crunch or weight, this will give your curls life. A little goes a long way, you only need a dime size amount. Formulated with macadamia, neem and apricot oils your hair will be moisturized and smooth.

Oribe – $44, oribe.com

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