The Best Multitasking Hair Products for Summer

I've never been a summer complainer—one of those people kvetching about the heat, the humidity, the yadda yadda yadda. But if my hair could talk, it'd sound something like Larry David, whingeing about how the sun, the ocean, the pool are turning it into cranky, uncooperative straw. Until recently, that is. I discovered products that can refresh, protect, and soften my disenchanted strands—and chatted with Allure Product Finder Expert Kerrie Urban for tips on how to use them.

Sally Hershberger Hyper Hydration Keratin Spray. Its keratin and silk extracts repair and protect from future damage. “The formula provides your hair with strength as well as moisture,” says Urban. It also seals split ends, keeps frizz at bay, and leaves hair feeling smoother in seconds.

Oribe Soft Dry Conditioner Spray. Yes, you read that right: dry conditioner. It softens coarse, salt-dried strands with zero greasiness. The unique solution boasts hydrolyzed silk and wheat proteins that bolster strands and deliver thermal protection, too, “so it’s great to use before blow-drying,” says Urban.

Verb Leave-In Mist. This liquid has antioxidants that protect your hair and scalp from free-radical damage and bamboo extract to strengthen strands and help them retain moisture.

Rahua Voluminous Spray. Spritzed on before blow-drying, this 100 percent natural mist leaves hair feeling noticeably thicker. You can also use it to give dry hair a boost: “Spray this volumizer at the roots and then blow-dry to revive hair that has fallen flat,” suggests Urban.

Pureology Sea-Kissed Texturizer Spray. Try this salt-free spray if you color your hair: It adds texture without stickiness, and the non-stripping formula won't affect your highlights. Plus, we love its summery tropical fruit scent.

L'Oréal Mythic Oil Milk Reinforcing Mist. This mist does everything but style your hair for you. It smooths flyaways and frizz, gives ponytails a glossy finish, keeps ends hydrated, and protects from heat styling. "And I'd suggest using it before swimming," says Urban. "Hair is like a sponge—if it’s already saturated with this conditioning mist, it won’t take in the drying chlorine.”