
How to Look Good After Your Summer Workout
The temperatures and humidity are rising and so is our hair. The more humid it is, the bigger the hair is. Summertime workouts can wreak havoc on our hair and skin. Survive the high temperatures and humidity this summer with these summertime beauty tips.
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Bryn Lennon, Getty Images 1Workout proof your hair
It is possible for your hair to look good after your workout. Put your hair in a bun or ponytail and avoid using too many styling products. The build-up will weigh your hair down and make it harder to salvage afterwards.
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Rich Lam, Getty Images 2Sweat
Fight enemy number one—sweat—by wearing a cotton headband over your hairline to sop up moisture. Then after your workout or sunbathing session use baby powder to quickly absorb the moisture without wrecking your 'do.
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Donald Miralle, GettyImages 3Swimmer’s Eye
Swim workouts are great to strengthen your entire body, but if you forget your goggles, your eyes will show it. One easy way to reduce swimmer’s eye is to rinse them with a sterile saline solution and to lubricate your eyes with artificial tears right after swimming to help reduce the irritation.
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Peter Macdiarmid, Getty Images 4Waterproof Mascara
Nothing ruins your look faster than dark mascara smudges after your workout. Waterproof mascara is a girl's best friend in the summer. Just get a good eye make-up remover to avoid scrubbing your eyes to remove it.
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Christopher Furlong, Getty Images 5Get rid of calluses for good
Whether you're a runner or just a flip-flop walker, rough heels happen. Stay on top of the situation by filing down scaly patches with a foot file. For best results do this after the shower, when your skin is softer. There are plenty of over the counter remedies for this but one of the best is to put vaseline on your heels or calluses overnight while wearing socks.
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Michael Loccisano, Getty Images for Ok! Magazine 6Lip Balm
Don’t forget to apply lip balm with SPF built into, the last thing you want is to burn your lips. Our skin is more sensitive our lips, so be sure to reapply often.
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Cindy Ord, Getty Images 7Dry Shampoo
Reduce the sweaty hair look use dry shampoo to soak the moisture on your head. It saves time from doing a full wash and can keep your hair looking great.