You’re going to the beach, or you’re going to be poolside. You know you’re going to be in the water and the sun all day, and you don’t want to fuss with your hair. You’d like to look a little chic, as well. What can you do?

Here are some fun and easy beach and poolside hairstyles. Little fuss is involved, but you’re going to look great. There are a couple of things you need to do first to protect your hair from the hot rays of the sun. You don’t want breakage or hair damage, and you sure don’t want to burn your scalp.

1. Make sure you bring along a hat. A sunburned scalp is no joke, and the skin on your head is tender and easy to burn.

2. Moisturize your hair with a good leave in conditioner with sunscreen or UV protection before you go. Your hair won’t dry out from the long day in the sun, and there will be no damage from UV rays.

3. Don’t forget an elastic band or headband and use it to keep your hair out of your face.

Now that’s settled, on to the hairstyles.

Go natural. Leave your hair in its natural state, no matter the texture. Pull any long pieces back and secure with a headband or elastic band.

Braid or twist the sides. Either pull the braids back or leave them to fall around your face. Both look great and keep the majority of your hair out of your face.

Pull half your hair back. Take the top layer and pull back into a loose ponytail, leaving some ends loose to frame your face. Not too many loose ends, though. Otherwise, it will annoy you by slapping you in the face when you get wet.

Put your hair in a loose ponytail. There’s nothing sexier than a slightly messy do.

A high ponytail looks great. Pair it with a baseball hat for a sporty, sexy do.

The side pony. Pull your hair to one side and secure loosely at the nape of the neck.

How do you wear your beach hair? Tell me on twitter, Facebook, or leave me a message here on the blog.

Sun exposure can damage your hair and make it brittle, especially if you have dry, color treated, or chemically treated hair. And how damaging to your hair is the chlorine in pool water? We’ve all heard the horror stories – and maybe have first hand knowledge – of hair discoloration after a lot of swimming in the pool. My own hair once had a distinctly green hue, and it’s not a pretty look.

You know that you’re supposed to wear sunblock or sunscreen to protect your skin, but what can you do to protect your hair? Luckily, there are lots of products available now that contain UV filters. Hair sprays, shampoos, and conditioners with these hair protectants are perfect for the summer months.

Biosilk Hydrating Shampoo and Hydrating Conditioner are great choices for summertime hair. They moisturize dry hair and protect it from breaking, which is important, as your hair is more prone to breakage in the summertime. The UV filters in them protect your hair from the harsh effects of UV rays.

You can also use a leave-in conditioner after sun exposure even if you’re not shampooing. It will give you a little extra moisturizing after you’ve spent a day in the summer sun. A good color protecting leave in conditioner like Rusk Sensories is a must for color treated hair. Believe me when I tell you that you don’t ever want to look in the mirror and see green or discolored hair.

Wear a hat: Find a hat you like and wear it as much as possible. Hats help keep hair sun damage to a minimum. As a bonus, they keep the summer sun’s harsh rays off your face. Cowboy hat or visor, It doesn’t matter what kind of hat you wear as long as you make sure it has a broad brim. Your hair and your face will thank you for protecting them from the sun.

Do you protect your hair as well as your skin from the harsh summer sun? Do you have a summer hair horror story? Let me know on twitter, Facebook, or just leave me a message here on the blog.

This review seemed especially appropriate considering the time of year. I know I’m not the only person to hanker for beaches and water during the summer, and Bumble & Bumble Seaweed conditioner just seemed like the perfect product to spotlight. It’s a lightweight daily detangler and conditioner, something that I’m always looking for in the summer. More water exposure means dryer hair that needs more moisture, and this conditioner promises moisturized hair. Made with marine greens, the conditioning formula nourishes, softens, and helps manage freshly-washed hair.

I kind of love this stuff! I’m a fan after trying it. Not only did a whiff of the clean, fresh smell make me long for the beach, this rich conditioner is much more than just a simple hair moisturizer or detangler. The scent is great. It smells clean, with none of the heavy, cloying perfumes that can clash horribly with any other scent you wear. Yes, it helps get those pesky knots out of your hair, as it promises *especially if you have long, thick, or coarse hair* but it calms the cuticle as well, giving you velvety-smooth hair in just one step. It works best if you use it in combination with Bumble & Bumble Seaweed Shampoo.

I used this with the Seaweed Shampoo, and my hair has never felt so soft. It feels healthy, smooth, and it smells fresh. If you have color-treated, damaged, or chemically treated hair, it’s perfect for you: Your hair will be moisturized and it will look great.

Just place a quarter sized amount in the palm of your hand and smooth it through your hair. If you have long, coarse, or thick hair that tangles easily, comb the conditioner through, and then rinse out in the shower. No more tangles, no more flyaway hair, and no more frizzies. Bumble and Bumble Seaweed Conditioner won’t weigh your hair down, and you won’t be left with limp, lifeless hair, either.

Anybody else use Bumble and Bumble hair products? Tell me about them. Like them? Don’t like them? Let me know on Twitter, Facebook, or just leave me a comment here on the blog.

In an article available today on Yahoo Shopping, Sarah Smith of Real Simple picked the 9 Best Hair Conditioners For All Hair Types. Real Simple tested 110 hair conditioners, and only picked the 9 that left hair soft, smooth, and very manageable. Her pick for all around best conditioner was Rusk Sensories Wellness Bedew Hydrating Conditioner. She says: Rich in Tahitian flower oil, Rusk Sensories Wellness Bedew Hydrating Conditioner hydrates all hair types.

Rusk Sensories Wellness Bedew Hydrating Conditioner intensely hydrates and moisturizes dry hair. It’s good for all hair types, and is made with key organic ingredients. It’s also 100% free of harsh chemicals – there are no parabens, no sulfates, and no petrochemicals.

StocknGo sells this Rusk conditioner for $12.79, a full 25% below the regular price of $16.99. Yahoo Shopping puts StocknGo’s price at the lowest on the internet. That’s no surprise to us: We scour the web to make sure you get the very best prices on health and beauty items. And with our Price Beat Guarantee, even if you’ve already purchased something from us and find it at a lower price elsewhere, we’ll pay you back the price difference. You can’t beat that kind of service. We guarantee it.

I haven’t tried this conditioner yet, but I’m dying to now after reading this review. I’m always on the lookout for a good conditioner; my hair is kind of dry and fragile, and it breaks or splits easily. I need a good conditioner to protect my hair and keep damage to a minimum. Do you use Rusk Sensories Wellness Bedew Hydrating Conditioner? How do you like it? Do you agree with the article touting it as the best all around conditioner for hair? Let me know your opinions on twitter, Facebook, or just leave a comment here.

Daily Deal! I love this part of my day. Abba TruMint Conditioner is on sale, today only, for $8.81. That’s 30% off the regular price. It’s an excellent deal…and I do love a good sale.

Abba TruMint Conditioner is an excellent de-tangler that adds bounce to your hair. It’s mild enough to be used daily, and it’s good for all types of hair. It has a lovely, energizing scent, and it gives your hair all the moisture it needs. After using shampoo, just apply TruMint and distribute it evenly throughout your hair. Let it sit for 30 seconds, and then rinse out. Voila! You’re done, and left with healthy hair with no tangles in sight. No more pulling and tugging which can further damage your hair. No matter whether your hair is thick and coarse or baby-fine, Abba TruMint Conditioner works wonders.

This is great conditioner, and I adore the fragrance. It’s a fresh scent, not too overpowering, and it always makes me take a deep breath and smile when I open up the bottle. It’s invigorating and refreshing and really wakes me up in the morning. It leaves my hair soft and lovely, as well. It’s a struggle sometimes to get the tangles out of my hair, but not with this hair conditioner. A comb runs through smoothly after use, and I don’t run the risk of breaking or damaging my hair.

At StocknGo, you get the best prices all the time. With our Price Beat Guarantee, you’re certain to get the best prices for health and beauty products on the internet. Even if you’ve already purchased something and find it at a lower price somewhere else, we’ll pay you back the price difference.

Have you ever used this type of conditioner/detangler? How do you like it? Let me know your opinions on twitter, facebook, or just leave a comment here.