best celebrity summer styles

zendaya: bouncy bob

sabrina carpenter: long blowout

megan fox: blue waves

gigi hadid: short & sleek

kirsten dunst: side part

vanessa hudgens: natural curls

Zendaya went big, Megan blue and Kirsten off to the side. The summer slowdown is typically a time to experiment and hair experts are all for it, but when it comes to styling and color, if you’re hoping to maintain your hair’s health, there are a few simple steps you need to take. Here are our go-to pro’s top 3.

Step 1: Beware the blow dry bar

At some blow dry bars, you can save money by skipping the hair dryer and going straight to the flat iron, but according to Franck Izquierdo, Co-founder of IGK Hair Care, don’t do it. Wet or damp hair is more vulnerable to heat damage so you can be left with huge hair issues such as dryness, breakage, and split ends. The best thing you can do, whether you’re at a salon or straightening yourself, is to use a heat protection spray before blowdrying.

Step 2: Don’t skip the strand test

A strand test is when you test your color on a small section of hair before you commit to dying it all. It’s a tempting step to skip, but IGK’s Chase Kusero says everyones hair reacts differently to dye and trying to fix it after the fact by adding color over color can leave you with hair that’s over processed and damaged, so follow the directions on the kit!

Step 3: Invest time in pre and post color care

Incorporating deep conditioning treatments both before and after coloring will help replenish moisture and repair any damage. IGK’s Good Behavior Intense Daily Smoothing Mask contains a blend of nourishing plant based butters that condition, smooth and control frizz. Also be sure to use color-safe shampoos and conditioners and minimizing heat styling with proper heat protectants to help maintain your hair’s integrity and extend the life of your color.