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Rainy days are my least favorite. It’s not the puddles of water that I have to jump over or splash through to cross the road, and it’s not really about yucky leaves that stick to the ground and make it more slick than normal. No, my least favorite part of rainy days is the number that the weather does on my hair. Sometimes I get poured on and my hair looks like I just stepped out of the shower (more like a sopping wet doggy, actually). Other times, the humidity and moisture ruins anything I possibly attempted to do with my hair in the morning. Today, for example, I straightened my hair in the morning. Within a few minutes of stepping outside, it was wavy, misbehaving and unkempt. Definitely not how I wanted to start my day.

But I think I’ve recently discovered the secret to conquering rainy hair days, and surprisingly it doesn’t involve any fancy products or tools. When it has rained lately…I french braid. This cute ‘do is not only super practical, but it’s becoming super-chic! Case in point: stars like Lauren Conrad rarely leave the house without some sort of braid in their hair. And when you know how to french braid your own hair, it’s super easy and quite impressive. This article has a great step-by-step guide that includes detailed pictures of the process. I like to think of french braiding as a simple “drop and scoop” procedure, so keep that in mind while you style; when you take a piece of hair to braid, always make sure you’re scooping in more hair to add to the braid!

So give it a try the next time it rains. You’re guaranteed to hate rainy days a lot less, and you’ll be able to handle whatever Mother Nature throws at you (while you look fabulous throughout the entire day, I might add)!

With spring and summer right around the corner, that means warm weather, long days outside…and lots of summer stress on your hair! Thankfully, we have some great tips for you that will help keep your hair safe and gorgeous throughout the summer months. Read on!

The dry and hot summer months tend to do a lot of damage on hair, so it’s important to keep your hair hydrated and moisturized, as well as monitor your use of products that could further dry out your hair. Any kind of conditioner or leave-in product whose main function is to put moisture back into your hair is a great buy. I’m a personal fan of Herbal Essences’ moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. Used religiously, it has made my hair shiny and healthy, as well as kept it from drying out and getting frizzy in the heat. Another important consideration is your use of hot hairstyling products like blow dryers, curling irons and flat irons. If you use them every single day (like yours truly!), it’s a good idea to give your hair a rest at least a few times a week. Instead of styling your hair, try this on-the-go, easy technique: braid your still-wet hair before you go to bed; when you wake up in the morning, you’ll have gorgeously styled and beach-inspired waves!

In addition, take care to ensure that you’re hair doesn’t receive too much direct sunlight, which had a drying effect and can also fade your hair if it’s colored. Try a classy and fabulous wide-brimmed sun hat that looks good and protects your hair at the same time. Just remember, summer months can be fun as long as you take care of yourself and protect your gorgeous and luscious hair

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