Shopping Guide to Summertime Hair Products

Summertime calls for logging in extra time under the sun and enjoying the great outdoors, but the heat and humidity can do a number on your tresses! Whether you have dry, oily or curly hair, you'll need to arm yourself with several hair products that will tame frizz, keep flyaways under control, and also protect your scalp and hair from heat damage.

Make sure you're ready for the heat and humidity by stocking up on these essential summertime hair products:

Moisture-Infusing Shampoo and Conditioner
The sun and heat will leave your strands and scalp parched, so make sure you're using quality hair care products that infuse your locks with some much-needed moisture. Hydrating shampoos and conditioners will help to nourish your hair and scalp with emollients and moisturizers, and will keep your hair looking soft, shiny and healthy all season long.

Splurge for the Alterna Haircare Alterna Caviar Anti Aging Moisture Duo, $49.60, to replenish lost moisture and prevent excessive heat damage during the summer months.

Frizz Control Serum
If you have thick, curly and frizz-prone hair, you'll need to protect your strands from the heat and humidity with a layer of frizz control serum. These serums contain compounds that act as a barrier between your hair and the elements, and can tame those unruly flyaways and frizz in a flash. I use about a dime-size amount of serum on my hair after blow drying and styling to make my hair more manageable.

Try TIGI Bed Head Control Freak Serum Frizz Control & Straightener , $9.99, before you head out for some fun in the sun. This serum fights humidity and keeps hair looking smooth and silky for hours on end.

Humidity-Resistant Hair Mousse
Ready to pull off the high-volume look this season? Make sure your hair doesn't fall flat in the humid weather by using a humidity-resistant hair spray. Use a volumizing hair mousse that not only gives your hair a lift, but also protects it from the effects of humidity and heat.

Big Sexy Hair Root Pump PLUS Humidity Resistant Volumizing Hair Spray Mousse , $9, is a great match for all hair types, and can help you get that much-needed lift on humid days, without leaving any greasy residue behind. The product works by adjusting your hair's pH balance and also strengthens your hair from the root.

Heat-Protectant Spray
Whether you're a fan of hair straighteners or curling irons, you need to make sure your strands are well-protected from the effects of heated styling tools and the sun this season. When you're letting your hair dry naturally by soaking up some sun after swimming or a shower, you'll need to protect and strengthen your hair from UV-damage.

Try the Sedu Volumizing Heat Protecting Boost, $12.99, which contains wheat proteins that strengthen the hair and nourish the strands. This heat-protectant spray also contains volumizing ingredients that can make styling a cinch during the summer months.