The beach reveals all, and not just bodies. It's hard to wear makeup to the beach and it's hard to style your hair for the beach. Water, sand, wind, and sun will inevitability ruin you look, so there are some essential rules you need to follow to ensure you are looking fabulous for all those smokin' surfers.
Firstly, there is the golden rule of not getting too golden. Sunscreen is a big deal because it not only prevents you from becoming as red as a lobster, but protects you from further health issues. Sunblock should be applies generously and frequently without fail, especially if you are swimming. If have applied you makeup already, and don't want to ruin it by applying sunblock, try patting on the sunblock with a cosmetic sponge; don't swipe, just press.
Generally, it's super hot in the summer, so foundations can easily melt off your face. A face primer can prevent this, and also reduce shine. I would also recommend using a powder instead of a liquid foundation. A powder will matt-ify your face and will not melt too. If you don't like powder, use a tinted moisturizer as it is light, and less dense. Lastly, bronzer is always hot for the summer because it adds a healthy glow, without damaging your skin. Try to avoid a shimmery bronzer, as it will attract those pores that will be inevitable in the heat.
Makeup at the beach should be très simple; anything that goes on, will come off by water, wind, or sun. Water-proof mascara is a must, because even if you are not planning on swimming, you can guarantee the sea-air will cause your mascara to run. J'adore coral cream blushes for the summer. They are so much fun and super young. It's hard to believe, but lips do burn, and it is so much more painful than a skin-burn. Chap stick with SPF with hamper any harmful sun rays. Mac tinted lip conditioners are a stylish alternative.
Sea-air and heat can be vicious to hair, or it can be a gift from God. If your hair turns out-of-control, frizzy as opposed to 'beach waves' braids this summer will be your BFF. Braids will prevent your hair from getting tangled, keep it out of your face, plus they are adorable. If braids aren't your thing (crazy person) then buns serve a similar purpose.
You can loose your tan (panic) if you don't exfoliate before hand. The reason this happens is because the dead layer of skin will tan and when you shave you take off that dead layer of skin, leaving you with pale, pale skin. C'est la vie. So ensure that you remove all dead skin before hand or waxing doesn't take off as much dead skin. Sand is a type of exfoliate that remove nail polish if you are playing in it. So bring the bottle of nail polish for fingers and toes to touch up in the evenings. Ending on a slightly awkward note, deodorant is imperative for summer days or nights. What's worse than a person with sweat-pits? Sitting next to someone with sweat pits. Light, flirty scents can also improve your smell and be extremely seductive and alluring, but deodorant is much more effective.
With these pointers in mind, you can look incredible and, most importantly, have FUN this summer!
