Summer Hair: Top Serums, Hairsprays and Waxes

The products your favorite celebs use to beat the heat

Beyoncé on Embracing Change - “This part of my life is all about embracing change and going to the next level, taking risks and showing my bravery. Not being safe. Not doing the song that everyone else on pop radio sounds like.” (Photo credit: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Poof Proof - Amidst the whimsy of spring and summer’s loose curls and waves, there’s still a little room for a sleek style that accentuates your face. The key to achieving these styles despite the humid weather is taming those edges. Get tips from Beyoncé, Rihanna and more.(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

Rihanna on Recent Drunken Stupor - “Apparently I also molested 2 girls in the club! Whoever u are...ladies I thank u! U made my night way 2 much fun! Atleast that's what I heard” (Photo by Franck Prevel/Getty Images)

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Color Struck - “To slick down Rihanna’s hair, I use Motions Shine Enhancing Pomade,” reveals stylist Ursula Stephen. “It does all of my slicking and separating. I also use a glosser. Ojon Glossing Mist is great for color-treated hair. It coats the hair to protect it from the sun and the environmental stresses that can sometimes damage our hair.”(Photo: Franck Prevel/Getty Images)

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Haute Hair - Beyoncé’s pompadour (currently featured on the cover of Essence) can be achieved by using a spritz like Mizani Thermasmooth Shine Extend Anti-Humidity Spritz to gently smooth up the sides and pin back.(Photo: www.essence.com)

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Haute Hair - Beyoncé’s pompadour (currently featured on the cover of Essence) can be achieved by using a spritz like Mizani Thermasmooth Shine Extend Anti-Humidity Spritz to gently smooth up the sides and pin back.(Photo: www.essence.com)

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Hold On - “She never wears neat hair, she always likes it messy. I don’t use hairspray, I just use a little of the L’Oreal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray,” says Kerry Washington’s stylist, Takisha Sturdivant.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Hold On - “She never wears neat hair, she always likes it messy. I don’t use hairspray, I just use a little of the L’Oreal Paris Elnett Satin Hairspray,” says Kerry Washington’s stylist, Takisha Sturdivant.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Smells Good - With its sweet smell and light consistency, Carol’s Daughter Tui Hair Oil will add the perfect amount of shine to your ‘do. Keri Hilson swears by this sweet hair oil and it’s perfect for natural beauties.(Photo: Stuart Wilson/Getty Images)

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Smells Good - With its sweet smell and light consistency, Carol’s Daughter Tui Hair Oil will add the perfect amount of shine to your ‘do. Keri Hilson swears by this sweet hair oil and it’s perfect for natural beauties.(Photo: Stuart Wilson/Getty Images)

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Heat Wave - To protect your hair from heat damage, always use a protective straightening serum or spray before blow-drying and flat-ironing/curling. Julissa Bermudez uses the CHI 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray. (Photo: Andy Kropa/Getty Images)

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Heat Wave - To protect your hair from heat damage, always use a protective straightening serum or spray before blow-drying and flat-ironing/curling. Julissa Bermudez uses the CHI 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray. (Photo: Andy Kropa/Getty Images)

Make Magic - If you’d prefer to set your hair while it’s wet, use a firm mousse. Chilli's tip: “The only mousse I use is Paul Mitchell Sculpting Foam, which contains several conditioners.”(Photo: Andy Kropa/Getty Images)

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Make Magic - If you’d prefer to set your hair while it’s wet, use a firm mousse. Chilli's tip: “The only mousse I use is Paul Mitchell Sculpting Foam, which contains several conditioners.”(Photo: Andy Kropa/Getty Images)

Malinda Williams: December 3 - The Let's Stay Together actress celebrates her 36th birthday.(Photo: Brian Killian/Getty Images)

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Power Puff\r - For those with thicker tresses, Malinda Williams uses a hairspray that laughs at humidity. “I use Davines Crystal Fixative Lacquer No. 7. In the humidity in the summer my hair did not move. The other women were looking at me, ‘What’s in your hair?’ Only takes a light spritz.”  \r(Photo: Brian Killian/Getty Images)

Star Spray - “I like Fantasia Hair Polisher Shaping Hair Spray. Another spray that has silicone in it is Kemet Gold Spritz. Silicone gives you really good hold,” advises stylist to the stars Misa Hylton.(Photo: Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

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Star Spray - “I like Fantasia Hair Polisher Shaping Hair Spray. Another spray that has silicone in it is Kemet Gold Spritz. Silicone gives you really good hold,” advises stylist to the stars Misa Hylton.(Photo: Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)