‘Big’ Hair From LUSH

Add bounce, body and shine to limp locks with LUSH’s sensational, salty Big Shampoo ($21.35). Sea salt adds fullness and gives hair and scalp a deep clean. Fresh lemon and lime juices give you a glossy shine, while combining with mandarin oil for a delicious, margarita-like scent. Don’t let the chunky, unusual texture discourage you- massage handful into wet hair and watch for BIG results!

A Big Blow Off From Philosophy

Philosophy The Big Blow Off Daily Hair Care Kit ($32.00) gives you two simple weapons- a shampoo and conditioning mask- that ward off breakage and restore strength and shine to abused hair. This kit uses what we already know- the key to healthy hair is a healthy dose of moisture. Whether you want to turn back time or fend off the future damage, this pair is just what the doctor ordered. Get “back to basics” and get your hair back to a simply healthy state.

Big, Sexy Hair!

Don’t let the summer heat get you down. Give your roots a pick-me-up with TIGI Catwalk Root Boost ($8.99)! This product lifts each strand from the root, giving your hair texture and body.

Apply to clean, mostly dry hair. Hold the can two to three inches away and mist at the roots, lifting hair as you go. Use a wide tooth comb or your fingers to fluff. Style as usual! By the way, this is a great product to try for keeping your updo from going flat!

Wanna Play? KMS California Hair Play

I’ve long been a big fan of KMS, and their hair play line of texturizing stylers is too much fun. It immediately makes me think of playing volleyball at the beach, with ingredients like lime and cilantro (doesn’t that just scream summer fun?).

The line includes:

• texture blast — mist on damp hair to ban humidity and give thermal protection
• hyper paste — for medium-hold piecing and shine
• molding paste — gives a textured, matte finish (think: sexy seashore hair!)
• paste up spray – working spray for texture and separation
• soft wax – for flexible hold plus shine
• hard wax — for strong but pliable hold plus shine

I adore the KMS California website. It has tons of styling ideas, and don’t miss the news ticker at the bottom of the home page (one of the few hair manufacturers’ websites that offers real-time KMS news-you-can-use).