Between chronic heat styling and frequent dye jobs, our stressed out strands are often left brittle and dry, leading to unwanted breakage and ultimately to hair loss. And now that summer has come into play, the sun’s harmful rays also take a toll on our strands, leaving you (and your hair) frustrated beyond belief.

And although living dehydrated and lifeless locks may seem hopeless, there are preventative measures you can take to salvage hair from further damage. Instead of using your go-to hair care favorites, try focusing on a repairing and strengthening regimen to perk back up your strands. For immediate relief, here’s nine ways to maintain hair growth and stop breakage this summer.

For Leave-In-Conditioner. Between the humidity and the rising temperatures, summer is a perfect time to give your hair a break from damaging heat styling tools. Instead of using your curlers and dryers, opt for heatless curling methods like Bohemian braids. To get beach-ready waves, simply spray your hair with the Sexy Hair Healthy Sexy Soy Tri-Wheat Leave-In-Conditioner ($19.99) before braiding, for a boost of moisture, and free flowing waves.

 For A Burst Of Protein. To stop breakage right in it’s tracks, adding some protein-rich products to your routine can make all the difference. To repair split ends, and protect hair from further damage, use the Savannah Hair Therapy Shea Butter Shampoo ($26.99) to boost your hair’s health fast.

 For Strengthening Shampoo. Build up your hair’s natural defenses with the British Hair Reconstructive Strengthening Shampoo ($17.99), which restructures and restores hair with moisture. Using a botani-Q complex, this multitasker also gives your hair a illuminating sheen, allowing you to ditch those old hairsprays you have lying around.

 For A Hydrating Masque. Hair masks are an important part of the strengthening process, as it allows your thirsty ends to be treated to intensive moisture. To feed your hair with essential nutrients and vitamins, the Biolage Age Rejuvenating Masque For Strength And Shine ($19.99) steps in and restores even the most of damaged of hair.

 For Protein Defense.  Dried out strands often lose volume and moisture fast, so to take control of your mane, the Malibu Hair Care Miracle Repair Power Protein Builder ($28.99) treatment soothes frazzled locks, while replenishing depleted strength and shine. 

 For A Strengthening Treatment. Save distressed hair at once thanks to the Redken Extreme Strength Builder ($19.99), which blends together proteins and ceramides for silky, smooth locks.

 For A Hair Boosting Treatment. If your hair is fragile beyond belief, let the Matrix Total Results Repair Strength Pak Intense Treatment ($12.99) reconstruct your hair, as it’s unique formula delivers strong hair, with less breakage. 

  For Hair Regrowth. When struggling with hair loss, treat your scalp with the Bosley Hair Regrowth Treatment, Regular Strength For Women ($32.99) which revitalizes hair follicles in just two months.

 For Hair Loss Treatment. Fighting hair loss and providing unbeatable moisture, the Kerastase Resistance Bain Age Recharge Lipo Replenishing Shampoo For Tight Scalps And Hair Loss ($37.99) adds much needed strength and vitality to the hair.

Once the summer season rolls around, upcoming traveling plans can definitely cause you to pick and choose which beauty items you’ll definitely bring along. And although these types of decisions can be hard, finding TSA-approved products doesn't’ have to be a challenge.

To spare you the stress and agony of finding the perfect travel-friendly loot, we’ve already done the task of finding ten beauty essentials you’ll definitely need. From portable soap to pint sized tweezers, trust these pampering lifesavers to keep you gorgeous all summer long.

For Portable Fragrances. Although you’ll definitely be tempted to bring your signature fragrance wherever you go, strict TSA rules can really throw a serious wrench in your plans. For a convenient way to haul all your favorite fragrances, we love the Perfume Travel Atomizer, ($9.99) as it effectively stores your favorite scents without unwanted spilling and leakage.

For Melt Proof Makeup. If you are traveling somewhere warm and exotic this summer, you’ll definitely want to keep your face up to speed with the coming sweat and oil. For matte and sweat resistant makeup, trust the Shiseido Pureness Oil-Control Blotting Papers ($21.99) to combat oily skin without disturbing your makeup.

For Fast Makeup Removal. No matter where your travels take you, it’s super important to keep your skin cleansed and hydrated. For easy makeup and debris removal, the Lancome Bi Facil Duo Pack Travel Size ($54.99) will definitely come in handy, as it removes stubborn mascara and deep seated impurities with ease.

For Your Daily Cleanse. If you can’t take your clunky face washes with you, the Clinique 3 Little Soap ($21.99) easily saves room inside your suitcase. Plus, standing tall against dirt and grime, you don’t have to worry about compromising your routine while you’re on the go.

For Flawless Brows. To keep your brows in tip top shape, tweak your arches with the Tweezerman Petite Tweeze Set ($30.99). Taming even the most bushy of brows, this two piece set fits nice and neat inside your purse or carryon too.

For A Burst Of Fragrance. Can’t part with your favorite perfumes? Thanks to the Amouage Epic Eau De Parfum Travel Spray ($165.99), you can enjoy mini come-hither scents boasting notes of caraway, cinnamon and pink nerium oleander.

For A Five Minute Face. To master effortless looks that won’t waste time, the Laura Mercier The Flawless Face Book ($35.40) offers five must-have makeup for fuss-free makeup application.

For Easy Touch Ups. Don’t let the heat and humidity compromise your beauty looks. Thanks to the amazing staying power of the Guerlain Meteorites Travel Touch Voyage Powder ($49.99) your foundations, concealers and creams can stay intact all day long.

For A Five Piece Regimen. It may seem impossible to pack away all your skincare needs, but the Payot Travel Set ($84.38) makes this notion a little more realistic, as it offers miniature versions of your skin saving favorites.

For Hydrated Skin.  Moisturizing lotion is one beauty staple you should never go without, so to keep your skin supple and smooth on your vacay, use the Butter London Backstage Basics Signature Lotion ($15.99) to ensure skin elasticity and long lasting hydration.

Close your eyes and think about your dad. What memory came to mind? Was it a time when you were younger and you couldn’t imagine going to bed without him tucking you in? Or did you smile when you remembered the first time you found a gift for Father’s Day that you knew he would love?

When it comes to shopping for Father’s Day gifts, the first rule to remember is do not panic. Everyone struggles to find that one gift that holds special meaning to the father figure in their life. Luckily, we’ve done the hardest part for you so you could find the perfect gift. The only thing that you need to do is think about the type of man that you are shopping for. Is he the type whose dreams never end or is he spirted and care-free, enjoying life as it comes to him?

Check out 5 of our top fragrances that will help you capture his essence in the perfect gift! #CaptureHisEssence

The ‘Casual’ Dad - Light Blue Stromboli Pour Home by Dolce & Gabbana ($48.99)

Can you feel it? The wind brushing against your face as you sat outside with your Dad listening to the waves crashing in the sea. Light Blue Living Stromboli is a woody - aquatic scent that was inspired by two Mediterranean locations – coastal village Portofino and volcanic island of Stromboli. It is the ideal fragrance for the casual dad who takes life as it comes to him and enjoys the little moments that life brings him.

The ‘Hero’ Dad – Only The Brave by Diesel ($51.99)

Nothing is ever too much for this Dad. Only The Brave introduces a harmony of oriental, leather and woody accords, which accentuates the characteristics of the masculine, determined and brave. It is a fragrance that was created for all men who choose to be heroes.

The ‘Inquisitive’ Dad – Midnight in Paris by Van Cleef & Arpels ($31.99)

The world is his oyster and he showed you everything that it has to offer. Midnight in Paris is a fragrance that is enriched with floral notes, lily of the valley and citrusy notes with lighted lemon. The bottle gives an illusion of a luminous starry sky which is fitting for the Dad who loves to travel.

The ‘Passionate’ Dad – Spicebomb by Viktor & Rolf ($62.99)

You’ll never hear no from this Dad. Spicebomb is a fragrance that was created for the passionate and extrovert Dad. Enriched with a woody and spicy composition blended out with sensual spicy undertones, Spicebomb will help this Dad grab life by the horns.

 The ‘Invincible” Dad – Invictus by Paco Rabanne ($82.99)

It’s all about the thrill of the competition for this Dad. Nothing feels better than hearing the roar of the crowd when he finally reaches the finish line – at a sporting event or completing a project at the office. Designed with hints of fresh grapefruit and woody base notes, Invictus will help this Dad feel invincible.

For the Dad that's deserving of everything, shop our Father's Day Boutique!

Stop by our social media channels and tag us in your photos when you #CaptureHisEssence. We'd love to see what gifts you picked out for your Dad!