The right brush can make or break your blowout. Vercher says that while there a plenty of brushes on the market suited to different hair types, a natural bristle brush tends to work best on all types of hair. (Try Beauty by Earth Boar Bristle Hair Brush, $19)

The direction in which you blow-dry your hair is also important. Sheppard says you should always aim down when styling your hair in the summer. This helps cut down frizz and keeps your tresses chic and super smooth throughout the day.

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