Colorado Marine Officer

When the word summer is mentioned, one would most probably think of sun, sand, beaches, coconut trees swaying with the summer breeze and great bodies in beautiful summer wear. One would also think about summer getaways in topical countries, dining in exotic restaurants and enjoying native food. And in line with all these, summertime also means fashion – summer bags, accessories, beautiful summer wear, great summer make-up and being part of the summer hair trend. And to top it all, it is also about a perfect and glowing tan!

Beauty experts and hair gurus have had their powers and expertise combined for you to have that ultimate summer fashion look. Adam Reed of Percy and Reed salon shares some ideas on how to style your hair the summer way. According to him, braids and buns which can be done in a classic or asymmetric way which is an instant beach style. Aside from the hair style, Percy & Reed also shares tips on how to care for your hair during exposure to the sun. Prime Plenish from Shu Uemura are just some of the products mentioned that can help revitalize dry hair. Chamomile tea bags, steeped and soaked through the hair can be used to refresh highlights and tomato ketchup is a big aid in neutralizing chlorine.

For you to have that perfect tan, Joanne King of Urban Retreats shares her beauty expertise. The first step according to her is remove body hair 24 hours before treatment. Next is to exfoliate using grainy scrub (devote more scrubbing time to elbows and heels) and then, moisturize your skin with hydrating cream. The technique with this treatment is to keep your underarm area moisturized so as to avoid the “fake” look of your tan.

Now that you know how to style your hair and have that tan, next step in being beautiful while staying under the sun is to complete your summer look. Make-up artist Bobby Brown tells that his beach bag has baseball cap, bottled water, iPod (with all his favorite songs), a great book and SPF15 lip balm. Vanessa Seward of Azzaro shares her beauty essentials and it has sun screen protection, vintage sunglasses, a book by Francis Dorleans, a large brim sun hat and a strapless bikini.

Experts may have a say on what to bring and how to look, but it all depends on you. Pack things that you enjoy and wear swimwear that best flatters your body. But always remember, bring face lotion for face, and always hydrate your skin. Facial lotion is essential so you stay beautiful and glowing even under the heat of the sun.