I spent a lot of time in the sun and water this summer – more than I have in years – and my hair, now, is really furious at me for it.
However, the fall is approaching, and I’m ready to give my hair some much needed post-abuse TLC. I consulted Blaine Schlaudt of Blaine’s Color in Dallas, and he gave some great – and super affordable – tips to get me started.
Blaine says one thing we can do right at home is use baking soda in the palm of your hand, add shampoo and scrub vigorously to remove product buildup …read more

So, I’m off to Mexico in just a few days!
Obviously, in such a hot, humid climate, my hair will be a BIG issue. Emphasis on big, and frizzy. And scary.
Here’s some tried-and-true hair products that will be in my beach bag at all times.

Ojon Rub-Out Dry Cleanser to Go ($10, sephora.com)
Obviously, I”m coming with a hat and sunglasses, but my hair will still be exposed. I’ve tried many dry shampoos, and this is my favorite! It’s sort of a pick-me-up and a great way to go straight from beach to poolside cocktails.
Ted Gibson Godnight Hair Repair Serum ($99, Beauty.com)
I can’t …read more

I tried on every summer hat at Nordstrom last weekend and this Helen Kaminski straw hat was definitely my favorite.  It is hand-crocheted in a soft straw material that is crushable, which makes it easy to roll up and pack into a suitcase and throw on when you arrive at the beach.  It has a unique rollable brim that flips up for a cute look to wear when reading and socializing, but then the brim flips down to protect the face from sun damage.
I also enjoyed the noticeable lightness of this hat, which allows cool air to flow through the …read more

Sometimes when I’m heading to the beach I want to go with a completely casual look with shorts and a bikini and throw a baseball hat on over my messy hair.  The true baseball hats that are made for guys never really work for me.  I don’t have a team that I support so I feel weird wearing something with a team logo on it, and the hats just seem big and stiff.
I discovered adorable and girly baseball hats made by Roxy that solve this problem!  Roxy is a surf and snow sport brand that originally just produced swimsuits for …read more

I can’t go anywhere without my cellphone… or camera… or iPod   Which is why I think this handy little totebag is so cool!

It’s a beach tote from Reware with a flexible solar panel built right into it!  The solar panel is enough to charge small electronics & even comes with the plug