Hot Summer Makeup and Beauty Tips
All eyes on you!
Come summer, the easiest way to create a fresh-faced look is with less eye makeup — so stash the heavy eyeliner until fall. A sparkly cream shadow in a light shade (from lash line to brow bone) leaves a wash of color. Top with mascara for gorgeous results.
Orange is the new red !
Orange lips are a summer trend, but one shade does not fit all. Instead of falling for your first orange crush, play with a few different shades to make sure the tone works with your skin color. If bold and bright isn’t your style, try a more subtle tinted balm or lip stain.
Protect your pout !
Your lips need sun protection, too, so slip on a product with SPF 30 every morning. It might also help you prevent cold sores, since the sun’s UV rays can trigger flare-ups. Save the shine for hot summer nights — glossy formulas make delicate skin more prone to sunburn.
Hairstyle that keeps you cool
The best way to beat the heat is to keep hair off your neck. Ponytails, braids, ballerina buns, and topknots are classic summer looks. If you need help keeping your locks in place, use dry shampoo or hair powder to add grip, texture, and volume. A shorter, cropped ’do is an easier option — pageboys and pixies always look cool. Ask your stylist for a face-flattering cut.
Defend your tresses !
Just like your skin, UV rays can damage your hair. Too much sun dries it out and makes it prone to breakage. You should also protect your scalp. The best way is with a hat, or spray sunscreen onto your part and work it into the roots.
Extra TLC for your healthy hair
Baby your summer hair with more moisture. Use a mask once or twice a week to condition, repair, and strengthen. If it’s going on extremely dry, damaged, and brittle locks, mix in a few drops of oil before applying. Then, wrap hair in a warm, wet towel, and cover with a plastic bag for 5-10 minutes before rinsing well.
Easy on the eyes
The sun’s UV rays can hurt your eyes and your vision. They can create temporary sunburn-like damage that causes redness and tearing, or worse over the long term. Look for sunglasses that block at least 99% of UVA and UVB rays and 75%-90% of visible light.
Drink Up
Healthy beauty comes from within, so drink plenty of water, especially in the summer heat. Beauty bonus: Hydrated skin looks more youthful, because the extra liquid plumps up fine lines and wrinkles.
Nail it
Summer is all about super-bright colors, sparkles, and metallics for both fingers and toes, and the opaque white trend still gets a thumbs-up. Use your hands and feet to try out textured polishes, too.
Forget me not spouts
The most frequently missed areas when you put on sunscreen are the ears, lips, neck, and hands. Don’t just get your face. Apply sunscreen or moisturizer with SPF 30 with at least 7% zinc oxide on the tops of your feet, too.
