Hair Care

12 Best Summer Hair Care Products -- and the 2 Worst

See which summer hairstyling goodies are winners and which ones should be thrown in the pool

by Amanda Montell, Allie Flinn

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Summer is an invitation for a more lackadaisical approach to hair. (Hallelujah!) It means letting bangs grow out, letting hair air-dry, getting beachy waves from actually going to the beach and covering up unwashed summer hair with floppy hats. But with the season also comes certain summer hair hazards, like chlorine, UV rays, salt water and humidity -- all of which can lead to pool-hair, fried scalps and frizzy, dried-out, damaged strands.

See the best and worst summer hair care products now.

So what's a girl to do to get healthy summer hair? Stock up on the best summer hair care products that'll protect your locks from these warm-weather aggressors. Lucky for you, our readers bravely tested out sprays, powders, smoothers, oils, masques and more to help us separate the best summer hair care products from the worst.

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SEE NEXT PAGE: Worst Summer Hair Care Product No. 2: Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray, $5.99

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products mentioned

Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Soft Waves Sea Salt Spray

5.2

Garnier Fructis Style Sleek & Shine Sleek Finish...

5.4

Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray

7.6

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Redken Outshine 01 Anti-Frizz Polishing Milk

8.8

BioSilk Silk Therapy Shine On Spray

9.1

John Frieda Frizz Ease Expert Finish Polishing Serum

9.0

Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream

9.3

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Rusk Designer Collection Sheer Brilliance Smoothing...

8.6

AG Hair Cosmetics Frizzproof Argan Anti-humidity Spray

9.5

Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Moisture Mist (Aerosol)

8.9

Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask

9.2

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Joico K-PAK Revitaluxe

8.2

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Kenra Platinum Silkening Mist

9.9

AG Hair Cosmetics Colour Savour Sulfate-Free Shampoo

10.0

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Older comments

I've heard good things about the bumble and bumble surf spray, but it's a little to pricey for me. Wanna try it though.

by Lili04 Friday, February 22, 2013 at 09:01PM Report as inappropriate

I like aussie a lot

by LittleBunny Friday, February 22, 2013 at 10:02AM Report as inappropriate

thanks so much for the info.... I use Aveda brilliant Damage Control, and Biosilk beach texture together... they are great!

by gerrsbabe Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 10:51AM Report as inappropriate

I always assumed that Bumble & Bumble products were quite good. However, I see a lot of the stuff made by this company listed in Total Beauty's "Worse" category. Bumble & Bumble also isn't as cheap as other drugstore brands, and if I had spent $18.95 on a product that got terrible reviews like this hair powder, I wouldn't be a happy camper.

by BengalsGal Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 11:24AM Report as inappropriate

I'm impressed with Aussie in general. The products work very well,and, are reasonably priced. Rivals salon brands.

by toddfan Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 03:44PM Report as inappropriate

my favorite product is not on the list-- but it should be!! It's called Crack- an addictive hair fix!!!!

by lisaminut Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 12:03PM Report as inappropriate

I've tried the aussie sprunch and wasn't too impressed but I've heard great things about bumble and bumble.

by lazorc Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 06:54AM Report as inappropriate

I love the Bumble and Bumble surf spray! I definitely need to check out the Aussie product.

by Karica4 Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 12:17PM Report as inappropriate

I like Aussie hair products. Have tried many and like them all.

by Crystal0107 Friday, May 4, 2012 at 08:12AM Report as inappropriate

I have tried several Aussie hair products. I have liked them all and purchased them many times. Awesome, Aussie.

by Crystal0107 Friday, May 4, 2012 at 07:58AM Report as inappropriate