Hey dolls,

Summer is finally upon us and it’s time to hit the beach! (or pool or lake)

Obviously, this is not the time to pull out your flat and curling irons! Summer is all about sexy casual, cool. But, chlorine, salt water and humidity can cause frizz and tangles, leaving you feeling not-so-hot! So, I've pulled together some yummy celeb-inspired tricks to get your hair beach-sexy with little effort no matter where your Summer destination!

CHECK OUT THE HOTNESS:

Fun with Braids:

Braids are SO hot this summer! There are so many fun, easy ways to make braids part of your Summer look. Take some inspiration from these starlets or play around to create your own signature look.

Rachel Bilson is super cute with small braids pulled away from her face. I LOVE this look.

Selena Gomez sports the super popular side braid. (The single braid also looks great in the back!)

Leighton Meester gets creative with this gorgeous braid pulled to one side!

A cute braid is the perfect compliment to a simple bun.

Sexy Scarves:

If your hair blows up in humidity, scarves are the PERFECT accessory for you! Pull out your favorite scarf or shop for something new and wrap in up!

When doesn't Eva Mendez look amazing?! Here she used a scarf with a simple high bun.

Nicole Richie goes Hippie Chic with this colorful scarf.

Tie a scarf in front with a bow to create this super girly look like Rhianna. - looks great with hair up or down!

Jennifer Lopez pulls it all back into this fabulous scarf! LOVE

You can always twist your scarf in front for this fabulous turban look worn by Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex in the City!

Totally Easy Tie-backs!

Use a simple hair-tie or clip to easily pull hair out of face. High buns, pigtails, pony tails and one-side-pulled-back looks are tres chic!

Victoria's Secret super model and Transformer's star Rosie Huntington rocks the pigtails.

A high bun like Hilary Duff is wearing is always a good call and looks good on everyone!

Reality star Audrina Patridge ties back one side and uses a flower as the perfect accessory.

Hot for Hats:

For a super low-maintenance do, just cover it up! These gals show us that hats are super hot and make the perfect accessory for the beach! -Not to mention they protect your delicate face from the sun! YUM!

Cowboy hats always look good with a bikini, as demostrated by Rachel Bilson.

Jessica Alba looks super cool in this beach fedora with a bun.

Hayden Panettiere shows how even a sporty ballcap can look hot with a bikini!

Ok my little beach bunnies. Take these celeb-inspired looks and hit the beach with your hotness! Xo

Peace, Love and Sexiness!

Angie O

Sleep your way to beautiful skin and hair!

The concept of “beauty sleep” isn’t an Old Wives’ Tale. Experts say sleep does affect your skin and has a variety of benefits.

 When you sleep, your body is busy repairing itself. Not only is sleep beneficial to your health, but it also plays a vital role in your looks.  Getting the proper amount of sleep can be better than even the most expensive beauty creams and treatments!

Here are some of the beauty benefits of a good night’s sleep:

 Eyes: The benefits of sleep on the appearance of your eyes are seemingly endless. Bloodshot eyes, bags, dark under-eye circles, and puffiness can all be reduced, if not completely erased, by getting enough sleep.

 Skin Tone: Sleep can work as an instant relief for ashy, washed-out, and red skin. While you snooze, your skin cells turn over faster renewing itself, which helps you wake with a healthy glow!

 Hair: Increased sleep has been proven to make your locks grow faster. While you’re dozing off, your body is busy repairing itself and secreting growth hormones, which work to improve hair health and promote growth.

 Acne: Sleep deprivation has been shown to increase inflammation, as well as insulin resistance, both of which are major culprits of acne.  In addition, sleep helps to build a strong immune system, which in turn works to fight infection so that blemishes clear up more quickly. The moral of the story is sleep more, break-out less.

 Wrinkles: While you sleep your body produces more protein, allowing cells to repair damage – including those harmed from ultraviolet rays (a.k.a sun damage) and pollution. Getting your 8 hours can also result in more human growth hormone production which works to retain skin elasticity, making you less likely to wrinkle.

Jennifer Lopez and Helen Mirren (65) swear by sleep as their number one beauty secret!!

Many factors are crucial for getting enough sleep. Here are some tips to get you well rested and beautiful!

1. Chill out! To get your body relaxed and ready for a perfect night’s sleep, draw a relaxing bubble bath and sit with your favorite book before you snooze.
2. Keep your bedroom only for sleep (and sex!) It’s best to leave work materials, computers and televisions out of your sleeping environment.
3. The darker the better! A dark, cool sleeping environment is best for sleeping beauties. Invest in some black-out shades or just wear your favorite sleeping mask.
4. Finish eating 2-3 hours before bedtime. Eating before bed can make you uncomfortable and keep you up. Plus, you want your body working on repair, not digestion. And definitely no caffeine before bed!

SLEEPING BEAUTY EXTRAS:

Silk Pillowcases

Kate Winslet and Reese Witherspoon are just two of several starlets who sleep on silk pillowcases and wake up looking perfectly coifed and creaseless. So, are they onto something? “Believe it or not, the weight of your head pushing your face against the pillow will create what are called sleep wrinkles and can worsen existing lines. So to prevent sleep wrinkles and to help delay worsening of existing facial lines,use a silk pillowcase.  Silk is also a strand savior for brittle, damaged hair!

Branche Charmeuse Case:

www.branchebeautysleep.com

Sleep also increases skincare’s efficacy so slather on your favorite night cream! Before resting your beautiful face be sure to clean off all makeup and apply your night cream. Choose a cream rich in anti-oxidants for faster cell turnover or a deep moisturizing cream for an extra dewy glow the next morning.

This is a very potent nighttime moisturizer and anti-oxidant booster that helps to mend lines and wrinkles.

Nighty night my sleeping beauties!

Peace, Love, and Sexiness!