Yeah sure, summer is great! Sunshine, time off and long days. But here in the UAE it’s also *very* hot and very humid, and if you’re anything like us, it can feel like three months of perma-battles. 

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So, in a bid to avoid the frizz and sticky fringes, we’ve turned to the stars for some summer-friendly up-do inspiration… 

1. Zendaya’s messy top knot 

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2. Priyanka Chopra’s sleek pony tail 

3. Emily Ratajkowski’s loose high pony tail 

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4. Joan Smalls’ two mini-buns 

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5. Jenna Dewan Tatum’s loose low pony tail 

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6. Kim Kardashian’s boxer braids 

 

7. Lea Michele’s sleek top knot 

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8. Naomi Scott’s tight braids 

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9. Jamie Chung’s low bun 

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10. Jourdan Dunn’s braided bunches 

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How to get the best from your summer up-do: 

1. Give your hair a break from the hot tools. Use a Tangle Teezer, Dhs95, Sephora – the perfect product to keep your natural waves tangle free especially in the humidity, but first run an oil through your strands. The OGX Renewing Moroccan Argan Oil Penetrating Oil, Dhs49, Lifestyleshops.com is great as it protects against UV damage.

2. Use a leave-in conditioner to keep your hair frizz free. Especially if you’re going swimming, spray some leave-in conditioner before you jump in to protect your hair from the chlorine laden water. Philip Kingsley Daily Damage Defence Conditioning Spray, Dhs80, Basharacare.com  

3. Use a cap or scarf to cover your hair during peak hours to minimise damage, extra cute with an up-do!  

4 After sun care is crucial not just for your skin but also for your locks. Use this after sun spray so your hair doesn’t end up brittle and falling off. Phyto Plage Apres Soleil Spray Réparateur, Dhs80, Basharacare.com

5. Give your hair some instant care with a deep conditioning mask. This one is pretty great to moisturize your hair after some hard hitting sun-rays – Davines Su Replenishing Hair Mask, Dhs81, Net-A-Porter or just use some good old coconut oil can do wonders as a weekly treatment.