The season of warm sunshine, crystal clear beaches and endless summer soirees seems like the most fitting time for experimenting and having fun with color. Though you may not cake on layers of colorful shadow or bold lipstick, having a fresh manicure is an easy way to sport your personality on your tips. If you find yourself in a nail color rut or playing it safe and choosing the same hue each time you paint, consider going bright next time you swipe on some polish.

If there's one scent synonymous with summer — outside of sunscreen, natch — it has to be coconut. One whiff of this creamy and tropical scent conjures visions of perfectly lazy days spent basking under the sun on a pristine, white sand beach. Not only does coconut smell amazing, it also happens to be supremely good for your skin and hair. To satisfy your coconut needs, this roundup features a bunch of coconut-infused beauty goods that you can happily slather from head to toe.

It wasn't long ago that collagen was something we only thought of when shopping for anti-aging treatments. Today, Instagram is flooded with #collagenpowder which has found its way into everything from cookies to smoothies. Is collagen something we should actually be ingesting? Turns out, yes! And it's not as unappetizing as it sounds.

What would you say if we told you we could cut your beauty product budget in half (or more)? Thanks to the astute skin care addicts of Reddit, that's not as outlandish a statement as it seems. We've mined the skin care addiction subreddit for all the best product dupes of some of the most popular skin care products out there, from buzzy brands like Glossier and Drunk Elephant to luxury beauty counter faves like SK-II and Estee Lauder. Ready to meet your favorite product's cheaper doppelgänger? Read on for 11 amazing dupes.

There's something about summer that inspires us to experiment with our hair. From funky colors and highlights to adorable accessories that match our favorite summer dress, 'tis the season for festive 'dos. Though our creativity is flowing, high temps, never-ending humidity and splashes of chlorine and salt water can put a major damper on our style. When you're not sure what to do or are stuck in a hair rut, braids are a classic go-to that just about everyone can sport. From long to short, curly to straight, we found some easy-to-replicate braided hairstyles that will spice up your summer strands.