We’ve had quite a hot, humid summer! Are you having trouble controlling your locks in this sweltering heat? We looked for some helpful tips and wanted to share them with you:

• This may seem counterintuitive, but you should actually moisturize more often.  Properly moisturizing your hair will help fight the effects of humidity.  A lot of products are actually formulated to tame hair without weighing it down.  Apply a deep conditioner twice a week in the shower but only from halfway down to the ends.  Towel dry and then use a product to combat frizz and boost shine.
• Don’t fight your curls.  Summer hair is more loose and casual anyway–now is the time to play up the natural waves you have.  Save yourself the trouble and put the flat iron away.  Add a diffuser attachment to your blow dryer instead and encourage some soft, pretty curls or just allow it to air dry.  Hair that is damaged from overdrying or stress is even more prone to frizz up on you.
• Ponytails can be your best friend. Pull hair back in a chic style when humidity does get the best of you. A bun at the nape of the neck is timeless and sideswept ponytails and braids are a huge trend right now.
• Good Housekeeping reviewed anti-humidity hairsprays. You can find the results here.

We at Belladerm are all about helping you achieve your best look–all around.  We’re ready and waiting to provide the services that will beautify your skin and body so come on in for a free consultation.  We ALSO love to share sites like these that give you a chance to polish your look so you can feel confident and beautiful every day and in every way! See what you think.
FRAMEFINDER is the Virtual Eyewear Try-on and you’ll love being able to see hundreds of frames on your own face using a photo you upload. Your frames are most definitely a fashion accessory and they make a statement about your style!

TRY BEFORE YOU DYE Color your hair virtually to find out what color suits you best! Save yourself time and money trying to find the right color.
MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLE VIRTUAL MAKEOVER You’ll see all KINDS of different looks here…from bold and wild to classic and simple.
THE WORKS Hats, hairclips, earrings/necklaces can be tried on PLUS the hair and makeup looks.  A complete makeover site!

Please leave comments back if any of these help you–let others know what you thought!

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What are the effects that you can actually SEE in terms of beauty and outward appearance when your body isn’t hydrated? Skin that is dehydrated often looks sallow, worn, dry, and wrinkled. In order to keep skin’s collagen intact, you should make sure that you consume enough water.
How much water should you drink? One half of your body weight in ounces should be consumed every day. If you weight 200 pounds, you should drink around 100 ounces of water (3.13 quarts or about 10-12 cups of water a day). If you weigh closer to 100 pounds you will need only about 50 ounces of water or about four 12-ounce glasses daily. The best way to consume this much water is to keep a glass by your side at all times. If you are active, this amount should be increased.

If you aren’t sure whether or not your skin is dehydrated, try this simple test: get into the habit of drinking at least eight glasses of water per day. After one week, see whether or not your skin’s condition improves. Most people will find that their skin takes on a more rosy, youthful, healthy look.