Summer is the season when we get to spend time with friends and family enjoying the outdoors. Unfortunately, itโs also when we tend to suffer from sweaty pits, runny mascara, and chlorine-stained hair. Luckily there are a few simple tips and tricks you can use to prevent these summertime beauty woes, and weโre here to spill the deets.ย
Our head, just like our body, sweats more in the heat. A sweaty head can lead to an oily scalp, which is why dry shampoo is an absolute must in the summer. Instead of washing your hair more often, spritz your oily roots with dry shampoo and work it in with a brush.ย
Quick Tip: If youโre in a pinch and donโt have dry shampoo, try using a bit ofย shine control powder at your roots to absorb excess oils.ย
Letโs be honest, we all get a little sweaty during the hot summer days, and that leads to pesky underarm stains on your fave shirts. Squeeze a bit of lemon juice onto the stains before washing and voila ... sweat stains are no more!ย
We want to look our best at the beach or at the pool, but we donโt want to apply a full face of makeup thatโs bound to melt off. Getting a lash tint will add a little extra oomph to your lashes, so you wonโt have to apply mascara. Similarly, brow tinting will make your brows more defined, meaning you wonโt have to fill them in.ย
Quick tip: Check outย our tutorial on DIY brow tinting.
Whether you got a professional spray tan or did it yourself at home, there are bound to be spots where the tanner streaked or didnโt settle right. Quickly blur these areas by combining baking soda and water to make a paste, and then massaging the paste over the area you want to fix.ย
Sunscreen application is one of the most important steps in your skincare routine, so why not make it easier by using products that already contain SPF? This will save time and help ensure you never forget to protect your glowing skin from the sunโs harmful rays.ย
Quick tip: If youโre not sure what products to use, check outย our guide to SPF-infused beauty.ย
Waterproof makeup is a summer must-have, but it can be tricky to remove, especially products like mascara and eyeliner. Our suggestion would be to swap your average makeup wipes or micellar water with an oil-based cleanser or makeup remover. Even oily skin-types will benefit from this swap because oil-based products wipe away makeup without disrupting the skinโs natural barrier.ย
Quick tip: We love theย Drunk Elephant Slaai Makeup Melting Butter Cleanser to remove all types of dirt, makeup, and sunscreen.ย
I learned this life-changing hack from my waxing technician and it has kept my skin smooth and glowing ever since. Be sure to exfoliate both beforeย and after shaving or waxing, especially in your bikini zone. Exfoliation lifts the layer of dead skin from the surface, so that your hair follicles donโt become clogged, leading to an ingrown hair. It also helps you to get a closer shave or wax.ย
Quick tip: We are obsessed with theย Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub because itโs super affordable and comes in a variety of delicious scents.
A day by the pool or on the beach can leave your hair dried out and damaged from the sun, sand, or chlorine. An easy way to protect your strands is by coating them with coconut oil or a leave-in-conditioner and then braiding them to prevent tangles before swimming.ย
Quick tip: Always wash your hair after swimming to remove any chemicals or debris that may have built up.ย
If youโre looking for more ways to hack your summer beauty routine, check outย our guide to summer-proofing your makeup and subscribe to ourย YouTube channel to stay up to date on all of our summer-inspired makeup tutorials.