beauty call

The onset of summer brings many things to New York City: dresses, the perpetual battle for outdoor brunch space, interns and beauty issues.  That’s right, all of a sudden there are ISSUES you didn’t notice before or never thought you would have.  My cankles look gross in huaraches.  Which street is the ice cream truck on?  My subway car has no air conditioning.  I feel like Jasmine in these harem pants.

These and more abound, but none are surpassed by  the timeless and inevitable host of summer hair dilemmas.  Never fear, you sweaty, huarached, belly dancing masses!  We have searched far and wide for the latest and greatest products to address all your summer hair concerns…

Concern: Dirty Hair + No Shower

Solution: Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo Spray

Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo

Convenient powdered spray absorbs excess oil and product build-up and increases hair volume at the roots.

Concern: Dry, Damaged Hair

Solution: Kerastase Masquintense

Kerastase Masquintense

5-minute masque restores vitality, shine and lightness to hair that has become dry and sensitized due to extreme heat or chemical exposure.

Concern: Humidity-Induced Frizz

Solution: Living Proof Wave Shaping Curl Defining No Frizz Styling Cream

Living Proof No Frizz Styling Cream

Provides an extremely thin humidity barrier on hair while reducing surface friction.  Contains a touchable holding polymer for waves and curls with added definition. 

Concern: Heat-Related Styling Damage

Solution: ghd Thermal Protector

ghd Thermal Protector

Styling polymers in this spray create an added layer of moisture and increase hair elasticity, preventing the hair cuticle from lifting and reducing friction. 

Concern: Dark Roots Between Coloring

Solution: Oscar Blandi Pronto Colore Root Touch-Up and Highlighting Pen

Brush-on pen temporarily disguises roots, covers gray and enhances highlights.  Fast-drying ammonia and peroxide-free formula washes out with one shampoo and comes in 5 shades.

Concern: Airport Security

Solution: Fekkai Travel Faves

Fekkai Travel Faves

Convenient travel kit provides a comprehensive hair-care regimen in travel-sized, FAA compliant packaging.

Concern: Can’t Afford a Vacation

Solution: Fake it with Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray

Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray