Summer is officially here as of June 20th, and with it comes tons of exciting hair and beauty launches. This month, so many of our favorite brands are making it well known that this summer is all about looking good amidst the sweltering temps. They’ve launched a slew of incredible products that are highly focused on hydration, fighting frizz, and achieving a killer glow.
From shine-inducing hair masks and peptide-powered serums to game-changing hair coloring devices, and new creamy blushes fit for a cheeky girl summer, so many of these products are sure to become your new summer obsessions in the months ahead. If you want to know which ones are totally worth the investment, we’ve rounded up a few of our top picks below.
CHI Vibes “Get Me Bodied” 3-in-1 Blowout Brush
Your blowouts will truly never be the same after using this 3-in-1 blowout brush from CHI. Armed with three interchangeable attachments (a round brush, a square paddle brush, and a round dryer) as well as a temperature control, this lightweight styling tool effortlessly adds body, lift, and fullness to any hairstyle. And thanks to its ceramic technology and ion generator, you can ensure that any hair look you create is frizz-free and full of shine.
Shop: CHI Vibes “Get Me Bodied” 3-in-1 Blowout Brush, $109.99
Kenra Professional Platinum Luxe Shine Mask
Give your strands the proper care they deserve with this gold-enriched intensive conditioning treatment from Kenra Professional. When used weekly, this luxurious hair mask not only leaves hair visibly shiny and more radiant, but also two times stronger than before. Not to mention, it’s color-safe, offers 72-hour humidity protection, and is suitable for most hair types. And much like the rest of the brand’s beloved Luxe Shine System, this treatment has the most lovely fragrance made up of creamy sandalwood, tangerine peel, and saguaro cactus flower.
Shop: Kenra Professional Platinum Luxe Shine Mask, $32.00
Viking Beauty Secrets Peptide Serum
When it comes to keeping your skin hydrated this summer, you’ll definitely want to reach for Viking Beauty Secret’s new Peptide Serum. Powered by a powerful blend of antioxidant-rich ginkgo biloba leaf extract, nourishing strawberry seed oil, rejuvenating blueberry seed oil, this quick-absorbing serum leaves skin feeling smooth and revitalized. As it’s formulated with potent peptides, this product also improves the firmness and elasticity of your skin, diminishing fine lines and leaving behind a firmer, more supple complexion.
Shop: Viking Beauty Secrets Peptide Serum, $52.00
VERB Hydrate Oil
A recent addition to VERB’s newly reformulated Hydrate Collection, this Hydrate Oil is bound to be a must-have for anyone hoping to keep their dry and frizzy strands looking their best in the summer heat. Formulated with babassu oil, argan oil, and ceramides, this rich hydrating oil reduces frizz, increases shine, and provides heat protection while offering all-day hydration to your hair.
Shop: VERB Hydrate Oil, $20.00
LOBIE Haircare Peptide Leave-In Mask
Hair care newcomer is set on revolutionizing the world of textured hair care starting with its debut product, the Peptide Leave-In Mask. Harnessing the power of the LOBIE PEPTIDE—the brand’s proprietary biotech-created peptide, this deeply restorative treatment targets hair damage at the molecular levels and works to quickly transform hair to its healthiest states. Jam-packed with 123 amino acids, this leave-in mask also provides nourishment, improves manageability, and visibility reduces frizz and flyaways.
Shop: LOBIE Haircare Peptide Leave-In Mask, $40.00
Gisou Honey Infused Lip Oil in Coconut Frost
Gisou is bringing the tropical vibes to their latest lip oil, just in time for summer. The bee-powered haircare brand recently unveiled its new limited edition lip oil that’s inspired by fresh coconut: Coconut Frost. This ultra-hydrating lippie is the perfect crystal clear shimmer shade and has the most delicious tropical coconut scent with a hint of pineapple. Much like the brand’s other cult-favorite lip oils, this lip product is powered by Mirsalehi Honey to offer intense hydration and glossy shimmer.
Shop: Gisou Coconut Frost Tinted Lip Oil, $28.00
Matrix A Curl Can Dream Scrunch N’ Go Defining Spray
If you’re a member of the textured hair club, this defining spray from Matrix definitely deserves a spot in your hair routine. Made for waves and curls, this professional-grade spray is infused with weighless ingredients like manuka honey extract and rose water to provide all-day moisture, definition, and shine to your strands. With just a few spritzes of this spray, you’ll be well on your way to getting the bouncy, defined waves and curls of your dreams.
Shop: Matrix A Curl Can Dream Scrunch N’ Go Defining Spray, $23.00
GA.MA Italy Professional IQ Lite Max Hair Dryer
If you’re a hair pro that’s looking to elevate the blowdrying experience for you and your clients, you need to get your hands on the IQ LIte Max from GA. MA Italy Professional. This ultra-lightweight hybrid dryer features 1600W of power as well as the brand’s patented Venturi Turbo technology which multiples airflow by suction without consuming extra energy, resulting in a much quicker drying time for clients. This powerful dryer is equipped with two speeds, three different temperatures, a cool shot function, and an external micro-perforated filter as well as a professional mesh filter to trap dirt particles from entering the dryer or reaching the hair. Plus it comes with a deep diffuser and two professional nozzles: a wide nozzle to help dry long or thick hair fast and a narrow nozzle for drying frizzy hair to a silky-smooth finish.
Shop: GA. MA Italy Professional IQ Lite Max Hair Dryer, $199.95
ColourPop Liquid Blush
With glowy, flushed cheeks currently on trend, you’ll definitely want to make sure to have a few of ColourPop’s new liquid blushes on hand. Available in 8 gorgeous shades ranging from a soft nude to a deep red-violet, this weightless liquid blush offers a super buildable and blendable flush of color to the cheeks that lasts all day long. Not to mention, it is infused with hydrating hyaluronic acid + polyglutamic acid, moisturizing sea moss, and smoothing niacinamide to help boost and retain the skin’s moisture. And thanks to its plush, oversized doe foot applicator, this perfectly pigmented glides on to the skin smoothly for an effortless application.
Shop: ColourPop Liquid Blush, $10.00
L’Oréal Paris Colorsonic Hair Color Device
Coloring your hair at home just got a whole lot easier thanks to L’Oréal Paris’newest innovation: the Colorsonic. This first-of-its-kind hair color application tool works to simplify the hair coloring experience by automatically mixing and applying professional-grade color in just five minutes or less. To experience the magic of the Colorsonic, simply load your shade from the complimentary color cartridge range (which is sold separately) into the multi-usage hair color cartridge, and brush the device through hair like a regular hair brush. With the help of the device’s self-parting bristles, which move 300 times pers minute and have a hair density sensing feature, the Colrosnic is able to adjust its speed to evenly and completely deposition the right amount of color for your hair type and texture. Whether you’re a hair coloring newbie or self-proclaimed expert, the Colorsonic is one tool that you definitely want to add to your coloring routine.
Shop: L’OréalParis Colorsonic Hair Color Device, $124.99
R+Co HALFPIPE Dry Wax Finishing Spray
Give hair an instant boost of volume and definition with the help of this ultra-fine spray wax from R+Co. Just a few spritzes of this product delivers a workable texture that lifts hair while offering a clean, flexible hold. Additionally it also smooths frizz, prevents breakage, reduces split ends, and protects against humidity.
Shop: R+Co HALFPIPE Dry Wax Finishing Spray, $36.00
Shark Beauty FlexStyle—Sparkle Air Styling & Drying System in Black Diamond
Shark Beauty’s new limited-edition Shark FlexStyle in Black Diamond may just be the most dazzling styling tool that we’ve ever seen. Embellished with 30,000 black crystals, this sleek and shimmery styling and drying system is the ultimate glam accessory to help you achieve red-carpet ready looks from the comfort of your home. Thanks to its easy to use attachments—which include two 1.25-inch auto-wrap curlers, an oval brush, a paddle brush, a curl-defining diffuser, and a styling diffuser—you can easily switch between curling, volumizing, smoothing, or drying, with no heat damage. Plus, this incredible set even comes with a velvet-lined storage case to hold everything!
Shop: Shark Beauty FlexStyle—Sparkle Air Styling & Drying System in Black Diamond, $349.99
