"Think of base coats like a primer for your nails," says Monika Garcia, director of education at Londontown. "You wouldn't apply makeup without your go-to primer, and you shouldn't apply polish without a base coat!" Garcia says that base coats are formulated to help polishes apply smoothly and adhere to your bare nail. She recommends using Londontown Nail Hardener & Base Coat, $18, which will prime, prep and harden your nails for the perfect long-lasting summer mani.
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Hair Experts Always Have Anti-Frizz Spray on Hand
"Most of us deal with frizz in the summer, so I've been recommending the summer limited-edition Alterna Haircare Caviar Resort Sun Reflection Shine Spray, $28, to my clients," says Samantha Sheppard, lead stylist at Glam+Go. Unlike other anti-frizz hairsprays, this one is a fine lightweight oil mist that all hair types can use. It also delivers a great scent and brilliant shine, she adds.
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Waxing Experts Always Use Ingrown Hair Serum
"European Wax Center's Smooth Me Ingrown Hair Serum, $27.50, will banish any bumps and ingrown hairs on your body this summer," says national brand ambassador Melanie Coba. Because you reveal more skin in the summer than the rest of the year, she says this lightweight alcohol-free serum is ideal to use at home between waxes.
