TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.9*
Why it's great: Readers can't stop raving about this summer hair care essential's ability to make hair shine without weighing it down. "This is the best finisher," gushes one user. "Hit it with a cold shot from the dryer for even more shine, but bottom line: This product delivers, adds shine, smells amazing and is weightless."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 10*
Why it's great: Protect your color from sun damage all summer long with this "amazing," "must-have" shampoo." It's a "fantastic product for my blonde highlighted hair that has to deal with Florida humidity and sun exposure," says one reader. "No other product, high-end or not, does a better job."
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.
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.