6 Adorable ‘Dos for Frizzy-Hair Weather

By Christina Heiser

You don’t have to run for cover when humidity hits.

Ah, summer—on the one hand, you’re elated to break out your favorite brightly colored sundresses and open-toe sandals now that warmer temps are here. But humidity is kind of your hair’s mortal enemy—especially if your natural texture happens to be coarse. Seriously, why does it seem like no matter what you do on a summer day, your hair just won’t stay sleek and smooth?

It’s time to stop fighting with your hair and embrace what you’ve got—frizz and all—this season. First things first, it’s important to arm yourself with the right tools.

And if you’ve got long hair, you’re in luck. “If you have that texture of hair that’s really challenging—coarse hair—the longer the hair, the more it will cooperate,” says Jet Rhys, celebrity hairstylist and co-owner of the Jet Rhys Salon in San Diego. Since length adds weight, long hair will make your hair less susceptible to becoming poofy.

Now that you know how to prep your hair, it’s time to have fun! Here, the pros share their favorite styles to conceal frizz:

Twisted Top Knot

Upgrade your basic top knot with this version from Rhys. Start by applying a small amount of oil, like Bumble & bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil ($39, sephora.com). “You need something slippery but not greasy to help you grab your hair and tame your texture,” says Rhys. First, flip your head upside down and then divide your hair into two sections. Start braiding the two sections together (as if you were doing a classic braid, but with your hair separated into two sections instead of three) while your head is still down. Do this until you get to the end of your hair. Then, flip your head up, roll your hair in a circular motion into a coil on top of your head, and fasten with bobby pins. “As you’re criss-crossing the hair, you’re smoothing out that wiry, coarse texture,” says Rhys.

Double Headbands

“If you double your elastic headbands, it looks really adorable on coarse, frizz-prone hair,” says Rhys. “Plus, a little pop of color is fun in the summer.” Use a headband that’s not wider than an inch, like these shiny Goody SlideProof Skinny Bright Headwraps ($6 for a pack of three, available at drugstores). “Put one headband about half an inch off your hairline, and then put your next headband right behind your ears,” says Rhys. “Push forward so you can add a little bit of volume to your hair. It won’t get frizzy because that first headband is containing that frizz.”

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Short Hair | Star Makeovers: Fab Or Forget It?

Style Pros Weigh In On Some Brand New Looks.

We asked experts from coast to coast to tell us what they think about 10 stars’ recent ‘do-overs because we believe it’s only fair to get more than one opinion. And boy, did they disagree! Their votes were unanimous in three cases and the rest were all over the place, which just underlines the face that beauty is subjective. So see what they have to say, decide for yourself which (if any) look you prefer and consult with your stylist if you think one of their style-swaps might work for you.

Claire Holt

Jet: Her new look is stunning! It’s grown-up but not old and the minimal styling keeps it fresh and fun. The splash of vanilla in her color turns up the star power.

Sarah Harding

Jet: What a sassy new cut and color! The blonde is amped up–it’s less gold and more cashmere. I also like the length and minimal styling is sexy.

Sarah Hyland

Jet: Sarah’s after is perfect for her. Her lob’s deep waves make it fun and fresh. Plus, color ribbons flatter her skin tone and enhance the cut.

Emma Roberts

Jet: Her hair was sweet before, but the new one has a grungy, edgy vibe. Also, the color is great with more contrast.

Taylor Schilling

Jet: Her before worked better–it had a sweet, playful feel and the side-swept bang was gorgeous. Also, the deep honey/nectar color made her look radiant.

Joey King

Jet: Joey rocks the after! Keeping it a little longer helps tame her texture and the color is perfect. I love the less made-up face, which directs all the attention to the hair.

Nicky Whelan

Jet: Nicky’s before is my fave. The natural texture is playful and the color is right on-point with her skin tone, plus it enhances her eyes.

Iliza Shlesinger

Jet: The before is my hands-down fave! The color worked brilliantly with her skin tone and the length played up her bone structure. I also like the flatter roots and carefree waves.

Lily Collins

Jet: Lily’s after is the winner! It’s a sleek, well-polished but not stiff cut that accentuates her features and the maple brown color enhances her texture and skin tone.

Ashlee Simpson

Jet: This is a powerful transformation. The cut frames her face and she’s awesome in icy blonde..without roots!

How Long You Should Wait to Work Out After Getting a Wax, Pedi, and Other Beauty Services

By Courtney Leiva

Don’t let exercise spoil your skin or hair.

If you’re like most women, you probably keep a regular schedule of beauty appointments—and you’d never miss your monthly bikini wax, right? But when it comes to exercising, some of your favorite workouts—namely the sweat, dirt, and bacteria that can come along with them—could actually interfere with your beauty routine. So follow this advice for exercising post-wax, blow-out, and more.

Blow-outs

You sat in the salon chair for an hour having your hair primped to perfection—and working up a major sweat too quickly afterward could leave your locks limp. “On the day of your blow-out, you might want to do light weights or low-intensity cardio,” says Jet Rhys, owner of Jet Rhys Salon in San Diego. “On the second day, you can do more intense workouts. To help preserve your blow-out, you can always wear super absorbent cotton headbands, as sweat is collected into the band and not your hair.” For a sweat-proof style, opt for a loose bun high off your face. “When working out, it’s important to keep your hair up,” says Rhys. “For a low-fuss style that volumizes your blow-out, simply pile the hair into a loose bun and secure with bobby bins. To avoid sweat from affecting your bun, make sure that your updo isn’t super tight.”

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Follow These Tips To Having Great Hair!

by Kathleen Mulpeter

Even though I’ve heard time and time again that it’s not necessary to wash your hair every single day, I’ve been an obsessive daily shampoo-er my whole life. But after a recent highlights-gone-wrong situation (where I ended up needing to dye my hair back to its natural color), I’ve become extra-vigilant about how often I shampoo, lest I wash out the cover-up dye too quickly.

It’s only been a few weeks since I started washing my hair less, but I already see a difference, and not just because the new color has yet to fade—my strands also seem noticeably smoother and easier to manage. “In addition to preserving color, shampooing your hair less often can help deflate hair (so it’s less fluffy), create definition and save time,” explains celebrity stylist Jet from Jet Rhys salon. If you’re attempting to cut back on your daily shampoo habit, get started with some of her helpful tips.

1. Learn to love dry shampoo. This is a biggie (and prepare to have your life changed if you’re not using the stuff already). To apply, Jet recommends spraying dry shampoo on your roots and combing it through strands to soak up excess dirt and grease. “As a bonus, this will add tons of volume!” she says.
I’m a huge fan of Not Your Mother’s Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo ($9 on amazon.com), which was recommended to me by our digital editorial assistant, Kate. Since I have brown hair, I like that this product doesn’t leave any white residue on my roots.

2. Prepare the night before. “Wearing your hair up at night while you sleep will keep it secure and away from any products you put on your face before bed,” says Jet. To make hair easier to style the next day, use a scrunchie or a no-crease hair tie.
I also find it helpful to apply dry shampoo before bed instead of (or in addition to) the next morning. I have short hair, so I pull it halfway up and spray dry shampoo near my hairline and at the crown so it absorbs oil while I sleep.

3. Get strategic. If you feel more confident with squeaky-clean hair, Jet suggests planning your shampoo days ahead of time. “Try bundling your top priorities on the days you shampoo, such as big meetings,” she says.

4. Try a new look. Experiment with a new hairstyle on days you skip shampoo, such as an undone bun or a face-framing braid, both of which benefit from unwashed texture and will disguise dirty roots. (We like this easy summer updo and these braid tutorials you can do at home!)

5. Focus on the roots. If you have to shampoo, our beauty editors recommend occasionally sudsing up at the roots only. Apply conditioner to your hair midshaft to ends (where hair is most fragile), before shampooing near your hairline. This will lock in extra moisture to your strands while still letting you rinse away dirt.

How To Ask For Your Favorite Celeb’s Hair Color At The Salon

By Lisa Fogarty

Gone are the days plain ol’ brown, blonde and red; nowadays women are flocking to their colorists with celeb photos in hand asking for Blake Lively blonde or Christina Hendricks red. A photo is nice, but it’s even more helpful to your stylist if you can pinpoint exactly what you like about the hair color you’re hoping to achieve. Here, with the help of celebrity hairstylist Jet Rhys, we’ll teach you to speak like a stylist so you’ll get exactly the shade you’ve been searching for on your next visit to the salon.

Blake Lively

New mom Blake Lively has to-die-for blonde tresses, which remind us of summertime, rainbows, and all things good in the world. “This blonde is sunshine in color–a happy color!” Rhys says. “And it is not a solid color, it has two different shades of blondes: a pale buttery blonde and a medium tone of honey blonde dancing through the hair.”

Christina Hendricks

There are just as many shades of red as there are blonde and brunette so before you decide to live your exciting new life as a redhead, it’s important to do your homework. When Mad Men actress Christina Hendricks said adios to her natural blonde hair, she committed 100 percent to the hue. “With red hair it is essential to say you want ‘copper red hair,'” Rhys says. “This red is not strawberry blonde, nor is it auburn. It is a definitive orange red, not a violet cherry red.”

Jennifer Aniston

We challenge you to find a celebrity whose hair color is more coveted. Jennifer Aniston’s hair is so multidimensional, it refuses to be pinned down and labeled as “light brown,” “dark blonde,” or simply “brunette.” Jen has a color all her own. “Jennifer is not a solid looking brunette. Contrast is the keyword for getting Jennifer’s color,” Rhys says. “Explain that you’d like to be a light golden brunette and avoid the word “warm”, as warm can be interpreted as a light reddish brown.” Rhys goes on to add, “You want to say that you still want your light brown hair color, but that you would like to add dark honey signature pieces that enhance the brunette color.”

Mila Kunis

Mila Kunis’ dark hair has a great deal of depth to it, thanks to the many tones of red and brown woven throughout. “The key phrase is ‘I want to see a rich brown added to the color,'” Rhys said. “This keeps the color from being red in tone. Auburn is soft and rich, not red, not brown–just a nice combo of the two.”

Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams’ extreme platinum blonde is definitely not for shrinking violets, but it is a lot more wearable than you might think. With this color, which requires a lot of maintenance, it’s crucial that you communicate well with your stylist. “I love M.W. Platinum Blonde hair!” Rhys said. “Some colorists hear the word ‘platinum’ and lighten you up to a white bleach blonde. Her tones make this hair color rock. They are a biscuit beige, pale, cashmere, light sand in tone. The blonde is soft; it does not shout. Make sure your colorist makes it ‘pale,’ not white. Michelle’s color has no yellow or brassiness in it,” Rhys adds.

Zooey Deschanel

The New Girl star’s enviable dark tresses are crazy luscious, but there are two words you shouldn’t use to describe Zooey Deschanel’s color to stylists. “Try to avoid the words ‘rich’ and ‘warm,’ Rhys says. “That translates to red. Instead, use the words ‘deep,’ ‘espresso,’ or even ‘loose English breakfast tea.'”

Taylor Swift

Everything about Taylor Swift–from her smile to her personality–is as shiny as a penny, which makes it easy to misjudge her hair color as more golden than it is. But Taylor’s dirty blonde shade is a lot more ashy than some women might think. “Use the word ‘flat’ in tone,” Rhys said. “Or ‘mousy’ or a ‘mink’ tone.”

The Pro’s Guide To Growing Out Your Hair

Personal growth can be challenging, sometimes even painful. And, few growth processes are more frustrating than patiently growing out long hair. You need the inner peace of the Dalai Lama to grow out your locks past the collarbone without caving in and running back to the salon with a picture of Michelle Williams.

Whether you’re transitioning from a pixie cut to waist-length strands or feel like your hair is stuck in growth purgatory, there are ways to ease your journey through this painstaking process. We consulted some hair-growth gurus on their best advice for full hair that’s longer than a Real Housewives reunion special.

Follow these tips on what to eat, how to style, and when to cut your hair, so the growing-out limbo feels like a breeze.

by: Liesa Goins

“Hair is at its most fragile state when it’s wet,” says Jet Rhys, owner of Jet Rhys Salons in San Diego. “Pulling, tugging, or brushing tangles on wet hair can weaken it,” she explains. A little TLC with your damp strands can help prevent breakage and allow them to grow longer.

Try to handle your tresses as little as possible when they’re wet, Rhys advises. If you must work out tangles, carefully work from the bottom up. Use a brush designed to gently remove snares, like Sheila Stotts Tangle Removal Brush.

When blowdrying your hair, it should be 90% dry before you use a round brush to style it, Rhys says. The combination of the heat and the brush will break hair, negating all the growing-out effort you’ve put into it.

Health | 50 Ways to Cover Your Gray

If sneaky strands of gray or white refuse to submit to your styling attempts, we’ve got the goods, tips, and tricks to help you whip your hair into shape. Your new safe word will be “gorgeous.”

by Maria Ricapito

6. Powder puff

Hair powders soak up excess oil (great for a non-shampoo day) and add a bit of body. “I love [Bumble and Bumble] because it also adds a hint of shine,” says celebrity stylist Jet Rhys. “It’s not dull and powdery-looking.” Her tip: To avoid getting any splotches on hair, skin, or clothes, spray the shampoo on a brush then brush the scalp, and spray before you’re dressed.
Bumble and Bumble Hair Powder (in A Tint of Brown, A Bit Blondish, or Black), $36; sephora.com

7. Makeup makeover

Use a brow pencil in a color similar to your locks for an on-the-go cover-up. Do the same with eye shadow; though Rhys suggests picking one with a sponge tip brush, for easiest application.

24. Dry idea

Another fool-the-eye try: Add lift to the hair at your crown and/or bangs with a volumizing product and a blow dryer. “Get dry shampoo, put it in your part, and rough it up a bit,” says Macintosh. “Hair will stick up a bit, and you won’t notice the gray as much.” Rhys suggests a little light teasing, or a few hot rollers at the crown for a similar effect.

39. Shady lady

Flip the script on ombré hair! Usually, that trendy look is darker on top, then progressively lighter. “The darker the hair is, the more apparent the gray will look at the root line,” says Rhys. Our twist: Go lighter at the top, darkening toward the ends.

42. Brush up

Balayage, or painting in color freehand, is another technique used to minimize obvious roots. “Have your colorist cover the gray at the root area,” says Rhys. Then, have him or her use balayage on selected strands of hair with a darker color. “This makes it look more natural, like you were born with it.”

43. Just the highlights

They don’t always have to be blonde. “Highlighting comes in all colors,” says Rhys. “If you have red hair, your colorist can add lighter strands of a red to add lightness which will soften and blend the gray. If you have brown hair, ask your colorist for soft caramel lights to do the same. Honey blond? Add some pale baby blonde to the hair.”

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Marie Claire | Spring Hair Fixes

Twitter Tips

We enlisted Sally Hershberger Downtown salon senior stylist Matt Fugate (@mattshair) and salon owners Oscar Blandi (@OscarBlandi) and Jet Rhys (@jetrhyshair) to address your warm-weather hair concerns in 140 characters or less

“Biotin can help promote hair growth. Since full hair looks longer, trick the eye by dyeing a darker shade to plump cuticles in the meantime.” (JET)

“Estrogen starts to drop in the mid-30s, causing hair to “age” and become dry. Products with vitamin B and fatty acids help add moisture.” (JET)

“Before working up sweat, prep hair with dry shampoo at the roots and twist hair into a whimsical topknot to prolong the style.” (JET)

Women’s Health | Sex up Your Look—in 15 Minutes Tops

Go from basic to bow-chicka-wow-wow in no time flat.

By Tiffany McHugh

Ah, the getting-ready scramble. Is there any panic quite like the one that settles in when you glance down at your phone and realize you have 15 minutes to go from blah to Beyoncé? Arm yourself with these expert tips so that the next time the clock strikes late, you’ve got your look under control.

1. Take Care of Your Roots

Paying a little attention to your scalp goes a long way to making you over in a jiffy, says Jet Rhys, owner of Jet Rhys Salon in San Diego—and it only takes seconds. “Flip your head upside down, and give your scalp a massage,” she says. The motion wakes up the hair follicles, distributes natural oils, and adds movement to your hair. And always keep hair powder on hand. “It really is a lifesaver when running late,” says Rhys. She likes Bumble and Bumble prêt-à-powder ($22, bumbleandbumble.com) “It revives hair in a nanosecond, giving you tons of volume.”

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Zappos Couture | Lux Report

Lifestyle Moment

Jet Rhys’s Head-to-Toe View

When it comes to A-list style, celebrity hairstylist Jet Rhys has her finger on the pulse.
“It gets me going when I see a beautiful woman put together head to toe,” she says, discussing what inspires her creative energy. “I get excited when I see people dressed up–great shoes, great bags. Put a little effort into it,” she adds. “No flip-flops.”

Here, Rhys, creative director at Jet Rhys Salon in San Diego and ambassador for Cricket hairstyling tools, pairs ready-to-wear trends with recent celebrity ‘dos.

Michelle Williams:

“Even though her Louis Vuitton ad is from 2014, woman still have that picture in their purse and they carry it around with them,” Rhys says of the actress’s cut, cropped with bangs swept to the side. “I see that haircut paired with a trouser suit–that’s so hot for spring–for day and evening.”

Taylor Swift:

“It’s carefree, but it’s done on purpose with a curling wand,” Rhys says of the singer’s waves. “She’s no wallflower, but bohemian and ubersexy, groomed boho.” And the same goes for the clothes. “I see Taylor Swift wearing bohemian, flowy [looks] for evening.”

Coco Rocha:

“She’s causing a real stir with our younger clients with her bright, fire-engine red hair, androgynous cuts, and rosy cheeks,” says Rhys. “Her short little pixie is iconic like Twiggy.” Rhys sees Rocha in “denim everything. But really in jumpsuits she’ll look superfierce.”

Lauren Conrad:

“Her new swingy bob [goes] with everything suede,” says Rhys. “A little cropped top and a skirt” complements the look, and the material hits on the Seventies inspirations for spring.

Rhys, weighing in on the increasingly popular long bob, or “lob” for short, calls the look the “ultimate little black dress of haircuts. It’s the varying lengths, anywhere from the chin to the base of the neck. Once it goes pas your collarbone, it’s a whole different haircut.

“Long hair was a staple for the last five years; now there’s a call to order for short haircuts,” Rhys adds. “Long hair is going out. The bob, lob, middy…like red lipstick, it will never go out of style.”

Estetica | Males go Alpha

Back to school to learn the ABCs of male dominance for this season’s looks: Attitude, Balance and Cut. So man up!

by Victoria Thomas

Jet Rhys, cult hair inspiration and President and Founder of Jet Rhys Salons in San Diego and Solana Beach, CA, encourages men to experiment with product, advising to start out small, with no more than a dime-size dab. As always, dudes, discretion is the better part of valor.

She says, “If you’re going out on the town, this is where you can have fun with product. Cocktail a thickening spray and a hair gel with a wax.” Her picks: Full Form Mousse and Thickening Spray by Bumble&bumble. Jet also encourages men to consider having a stylist add color: “Whether you are camouflaging grey, or adding lightened color sparks, or color flashes to enhance the haircut, these are options for the mod man.” Men are notorious for their ability to compartmentalize, everything in its neat little box. But when considering a Winter style statement, take in the full picture, including eyebrows.

Short Hair | Star Makeover Scene

Star Makeover Scene

Are Their New Looks Hot or Just Ho-Hum?

Jet Rhys of her namesake salon in Solana Beach, CA weighs in on 8 celebs recent style redos

Willa Holland

switched from long, lush curls to a sleek, collar-skimming bob.
Her “before” look is pretty, says Jet but it would’ve looked better if she had more of an angel bang and a center part so it didn’t cover up one side of her face. Long hair pales next to her “after” , which is “trendy, polished and va-va-voom!” With the part moved up, you see more of her face and the smooth styling brings out her dark brown sugar color’s amazing shine.

Alison Sudol

had a choppy bob before she went all-out with a sleek, vivid scarlet style.
Her earlier choppy look was adorable but her hair is too fine to carry off so many razored layers. Jet was also underwhelmed by the color, which she described as wine with rust. The dramatic redo is absolutely fierce, says Jet, who points to the longer, side-swept bangs and the flattened styling that’s puffed out in back to show off her cheekbones. Equally “wow” is the cherry red color.

Anne Hathaway’s

worn her hair pixie-short since Les Mis…until recently.
Both looks are winners, says Jet. “Anne is stunning short hair and I thank her for cutting git off and not getting extensions or a wig.” The jaw-length bob is refreshing change and Jet notes that the dark espresso color suits her milky complexion and the cut is totally on-point. She’s also a fan of its styling: “The round-brushed fringe is softly flipped to frame her cheekbone and I love the side-parting.”

Rose McGowan’s

bob was just a stepping stone to a way-short rocker style.
“Her former hair is nice but I dislike the way it’s styled–it’s way too matronly,” says Jet, who suggests she take her round-brushed bumpy bangs up and over to show off her great face. Uber-short, gelled, off-the-face hair makes her look 10-15 years younger and her cheekbones simply “jump out at you,” says Jet. “The all-over dark chocolate brown color works well too.”

Dianna Agron

recently swapped her casual ombré bob for a wavy vintage look.
She’s got the perfect face to carry her former look, but according to Jet, the ombré color washed her out and it doesn’t really work with shorter hair. “Prefer the new vintage styling with loose waves and pinned-back sides.” An added bonus: the shiny cashmere pearl blonde is a refreshing change from her earlier hue, which Jet says looked like dried wheat.

Jena Malone

has traded in her shaggy blonde bob for a sleek, solid red hairstyle.
Jet has nothing but good things to say about Jena’s former look. “I love the cut, the texture, the deep bangs and her dimensional color.” However, her new ‘do just doesn’t cut it. “She has a long face shape and a high forehead, so she looks better in up-front layers and bangs.” The color is also a problem. “It’s brighter than a penny and the dyed brows are too matchy-matchy!”

Elle Fanning

had at least half a foot lopped off her majorly long blonde locks.
While her former style was age-appropriate–it was polished and pretty and Jet liked it tossed over the shoulder–the color was too old for her. Elle’s new middie is a big improvement, making her look glam and more grow-up. “The warm chestnut color is perfect for her skin and it makes her shine and come alive.” Jet also likes the precise center part, a trend that’s “all the rage right now.”

Malin Akerman

made jaws drop when she went from way-long to rocker short.
Even though her long hair–including the sun-kissed color–was pretty, it was “just average because the length weighed down her face and hid her neck.” Close-cut hair is more youthful and “rock ’n roll,” says Jet, plus she styles it off the face to show off her beautiful features. “Her eyes take the spotlight because there’s so much depth in the toffee blonde color with pale buttery tips.”