While heat protectors work wonders on hair, it's important to check your product labels carefully. Alcohol can be very dehydrating to the hair and can cause unwanted frizz, says Nelson Vercher, senior stylist at Rita Hazan Salon. To avoid any damage, he recommends looking for moisturizing creams and sprays that are specifically designed to fight humidity. (Try Vernon Francois Leave-In Conditioner, $28.)

Avoiding water-based products is also key to a bulletproof summer blowout as water will cause hair to revert back to its natural, poofy state, says Samantha Sheppard, lead stylist at GLAM+GO. Instead, she recommends using a light serum or oil to smooth out any existing flyaways you may have. (Try John Freida Frizz Ease Extra Strength 6 Effects+ Serum, $11.99)

Dry shampoo may help keep your hair feeling fresh and clean between washes, but Richards also says it's a great way to protect your blowout from potential damage caused by sweat. She recommends keeping some R+CO Death Valley Dry Shampoo, $17, in your bag in order to keep your blowout bouncy and sweat-free.

Like dry shampoo, anti-humidity hairspray can also be your BFF this summer as it will lock and seal in your style when it's hot and humid outside, says Sheppard. (Try Tresemme Climate Control Finishing Hair Spray, $4.92.)

Preserving your blowout also extends to sleeping with the right hairstyles at night. Richards says that sleeping in a high twisted pinned bun (not a hair tie!) prevents dents, eliminates frizz and keeps your hair cool.

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