So, you want sun-kissed tousled strands—without the sand? From natural-looking beach blonde color to mermaid-caliber waves, consider this a crash-course in all things beachy hair.

Don’t forget the most important step when heat styling your hair—the prep! Using heat protection products like thermal protection hairsprays and blowout primers will help protect your hair from the damage.

Overdue for a visit to your stylist? (We know our roots don’t lie.) If it’s been a while since you last visited your salon, you may be wondering what to expect when you settle back into your stylist’s chair again.