Look Hot in the Heat

Along with pesky mosquitoes and weekend traffic, frizzy hair is inevitable during the summer months. To keep it to a minimum, apply a generous amount of antifrizz cream, gel, or mousse (experiment to find the formula that works best) to damp hair and step away from the blow-dryer. "Don't ever try to fight your natural texture in humid weather," says Aussie celebrity stylist Sarah Potempa. Tame fuzzy spots with a dab of leave-in conditioner or a silicone serum.

Scorching temperatures and blazing sun can leave your face looking flushed and you feeling generally overheated and blah. An instant fix: coconut water. "It has a very cooling effect on the body," says Dr. Susan Evans, Chief of Dermatology for Skincare Physicians of Beverly Hills. You can also fill a water bottle with ice water and toss in some cucumber slices. The cold H2O will keep your body temp down, and the added flavor will encourage you to keep swigging.

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There's sweat, then there's sweat. If your underarms turn into leaky faucets in the heat, stick to natural fabrics such as cotton and switch from your regular antiperspirant to a prescription-strength version. Three great picks: Certain Dri Anti-Perspirant Roll-On, $5; Secret Clinical Strength Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant, $9.99; and Dermadoctor Med e Tate wipes, $48. Still drenched? Consider Botox injections, says Dr. Naila Malik, a Southlake, Texas-based dermatologist. "It works great for excessive sweating and lasts up to four months."

To prevent your feet from getting hot and smelly, apply your underarm antiperspirant on your soles, says Marcia Kilgore, skin-care expert and creator of Soap & Glory. If you've had shoes on all day and your tootsies are starting to get funky, sprinkle them with baby powder or Certain Dri Feet Microsponge, $7.99. Another quick fix: Pat your feet down with the same oil-blotting sheets you'd use on your face. We like Boscia Peppermint Blotting Linens, $10.

Whether you're fighting hot temperatures (or tears of happiness) accept that your bridal makeup will melt or smudge. Use waterproof mascara (you can condition lashes before and after to prevent drying) and keep makeup-removing cotton swabs on hand, like these ones.

When it's steamy outside, letting your hair hang on your back, neck, and shoulders is as unbearable as wearing a wool scarf. Instead, apply a leave-in conditioner to damp locks and slick them back into a tight, coiled bun. "The combo of wet hair and the conditioner will keep the style in place all day," says celebrity stylist and NYC salon owner Mark Garrison. Bonus: When you take it down at night you'll have soft, loose waves.

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If you must blow-dry your hair, do a cold-water rinse at the end of your shower. It will regulate your body temperature from the warm water and add some shine to your style, says Mele. For a truly invigorating experience, use a mint-spiked shampoo and conditioner. We like Avalon Organics Peppermint Strengthening Shampoo and Conditioner.

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