My Favorite Summer Hair Trends, Summer "Survival" Tips & a Special Checklist from Madison Reed!

With each new season comes new and exciting trends. And now that Summer is in full swing, we're able to take those trends from the pages of magazines to real life! With the weather being so finicky here in Western NY (hot and humid one day to rainy and cold the next), I'm spending a lot of time experimenting with some of those latest trends!


Let's talk hair first:

From half-do's to braids to hair accessories and more, there are so many fun and interesting style options to choose from! And as far as color goes, the pallette runs the gamut from monochrome brunette to platinum blonde and everything in between.

Currently, my favorite styles to wear my hair is either in beachy boho waves or in a fun and flirty up-do on days when it is particularly hot. As far as color goes, I tend to go a bit lighter - opting for some bronze-y highlights around my face. Hair color innovators, Madison Reed offer gorgeous, healthy, long lasting, gentle colors that are free from ammonia, parabens, resorcinol and PPD. You can check out their color selections here to help you find some color inspiration!

Fun & flirty updo!

Freshly highlighted. Ignore my "crazy eyes"..lol

Side pony!

But color and style aren't the only things I change once the seasons do. I also switch up my hair care routine as well. Like my skin, my hair tends to get a bit more oily in the Summer months, so I find I have to wash my hair a little more frequently (like every 2nd to 3rd day). Because of this, I prefer to let my hair dry naturally only putting a bit of Marula Oil into my ends in place of styling products to condition and de-frizz. I'll also spray a bit of sea salt spray in my hair to really get that beachy look going if I am wearing my hair down. Otherwise, I pile it on top of my head and go about my day!


As for my Summer "Survival" Tips....

Number one, most important is SUNSCREEN! Whether I am staying indoors or spending the day outside, I always make sure to use sunscreen. Of course it has to be natural, non-toxic and eco & animal friendly. Currently my favorite is this one (though I am testing a few others so that may change! :-))

Other must do's for Summer:

1) Stay hydrated! I generally try and drink about 2 liters of water a day and to keep it from being "boring", I love to add lemon or other fruit to spice it up! Eating lots of raw fruits and veggies help you to get more hydration too! :-)

2) Brighter nail and make-up colors! Think corals, reds, fuschia, and pinks for nails and lips, shimmery or matte mauves and blues for eyes and even colored mascara is making waves this season! And don't fret if your skin is on the paler side (like mine), you can still achieve that Summer "glow" with a good bronzer! I'm loving it all!

3) Break out the cute sundress, bikini, flip flops/sandals and sunglasses! Hopefully, the weather here will stay sunny/hot enough for me to enjoy these! Right now it's been raining almost every other day! :-(

For more tips, check out the Summer "survival" checklist put together by the folks at Madison Reed below!

So, how about you guys? What are your favorite Summer trends this year and your tips/tricks for "surviving" the hotter weather? Sound off below!


Peace & love,

Sabrina xx


*I was not compensated in any way to write this post. All thoughts are my own and all pictures (with the exception of the Madison Reed Checklist), was taken by and is property of The Brunette Ecoholic.