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Summer Beauty Tips

Here are some summer beauty tips that will help you keep your skin looking and feeling healthy in the hot sun.

Summer is almost here! That means it is time to get your body into bikini shape and your hair and skin shining as bright as the sun. Keeping your hair, skin, and body healthy during the summer can be difficult. The hot summer sun can cause flaky skin or dry hair. To keep looking beautiful you have to protect yourself from the sun. Here are some tips for having radiant skin and healthy hair this summer!

Tip #1 – Antioxidants are your Friend

Research has shown that antioxidants could be your skin’s best friend during the summer. They prevent collagen destruction, inflammation, and wrinkles in human skin cells. Antioxidants will help protect your skin from being damaged by the sun’s harmful UV-B rays.

Tip #2 – Exfoliate!!!!

Over exposure to the sun can cause flaky, peeling skin. By exfoliating regularly you can remove the dead skin cells from your body and keep your skin looking healthy. You can make a great natural exfoliant at home by brewing a green tea pouch in ½ cup of hot water. After the tea cools, mix 2 tablespoons of the green tea with 2 tablespoons of sugar. When they combine, add another 2 tablespoons of sugar. Lightly rub the mixture into the skin and you will be exfoliating and protecting it at the same time!

Tip #3 – Moisturize with Coconut Oil

Keeping your skin moisturized is just as important as exfoliating. Coconut oil contains lauric acid, a fatty-acid that fights off bacteria and viruses. It will also moisturize and smooth your skin without leaving you with an oily or sticky feeling.

Tip #4 – Stay Hydrated

Proper hydration is key to staying energetic and healthy during the summer months. With higher temperatures comes more perspiration. Whether you eat fruits and vegetables high in water content or just chug down some bottled water, stay hydrated.

Tip #5 – Less is More

Wearing thick foundation, creamy lipsticks, blushes, and eyeliner is much easier in the fall and winter. In the summer, the heat can turn your makeup into a sticky and suffocating mess. The heat will cause the pores on your face to open up and be more receptive to whatever is applied to the skin. This means that your foundation and creams can clog up your pores and cause acne. To avoid this, use light all-natural products.

Tips for Staying Fabulous in Summer

Now that June has arrived, it’s time to think about maintaining your beauty style including hair, nails and tan. While everyone enjoys the fun and sun of summer the season can have consequences on the hair and skin that every stylish woman needs to be aware of. At The Beauty Bar we always want you to look your best so we’ve put together a few helpful tips to keep in mind when spending time at the beach, on a picnic or just relaxing in the great outdoors.

  • Humidity and prolonged exposure to the sun can have damaging effects on natural hair. If you’ve recently had a color job the sun can turn your hair a variety of wild shades and we’re pretty sure a rainbow wig is not what you’re looking for. Whether you have curly or straight hair we recommend using a sun veil hair treatment product that will protect your hair without frizzing. Also, let your hair dry naturally in the summer and don’t be afraid to get a little salt water in your locks.
  • With a coloring job you may need to protect the new color with a sun shield spray or shampoo that will act to maintain the color you chose and keep your hair safe from damaging sunlight that has the ability to change hair color. Sunlight can also change the color of natural hair, such as strawberry blondes and even brunettes so if you’re the adventurous type let the sun play a little with your hair and see if you can get some nice blonde streaks or a lightened brown.
  • Many women like to refer to themselves as ‘sun worshippers’ but the damage done to the ozone layer has made UV light very dangerous and even if your skin is dark in tone you are still at risk for possible skin cancer if you don’t protect yourself. Use a sun tanning product or sun block that is at least SPF 30 or higher. If you are fair skinned and are worried about even a little sun exposure consider spray tanning instead. Spray tanning goes on quick and lasts for days so you can have a healthy tan without the risk.
  • Summer is bright and colorful so try to match the style with hair colors that are bold, nail polish shades that are vibrant and eye shadows that fit the stunning scenery provided during the months of June, July and August. Save the dark and pale shades for fall and winter and instead pull out colors that will compliment your lighter side including lush greens, warm pinks and ocean blues.

If you want this summer to be one of your best keep in mind these easy beauty tips and if you need professional help with hair coloring, spray tanning or smudge-free make up application contact The Beauty Bar in Southington, CT to get professional beauty services that will have you ready for the beach, yacht club or private party.

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