ROAD TEST

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1BEST FOR SHINE Rusk Deepshine Oil Moisturizing Shampoo Loaded with nourishing argan oil, the fast-rinsing formula removes any dulling residue while imparting a glossy, luminous sheen throughout. “My hair felt squeaky clean but still surprisingly soft,” said a tester. TO BUY: $15, ulta.com.

2BEST ALL-NATURAL Acure Triple Action Repairing Shampoo No matter your level of eco-consciousness, this blend of organic argan and pumpkin-seed oils will turn skeptics into believers—and strawlike strands into spun silk. Testers liked the sweet, almondy scent, too. TO BUY: $10, target.com.

“To distribute shampoo more evenly and cover a larger surface area at once, squeeze shampoo into your palms and rub them together to emulsify the cleanser before applying it to your head,” says hairstylist Ruth Roche.

Photographs by Ralph Smith

Shampoo hack from hairstylist Tippi Shorter: “Use a clarifying formula on the scalp only, where dirt and oil accumulate, and use a moisturizing one on the parch-prone midlengths to ends.”

3BEST FOR BRASSINESS Oribe Bright Blonde Shampoo Whether you’re a baby blond or a seasoned salt-and-pepper, this violettinged rinse brightens your base by nixing any unflattering tones that have crept in. “I use this weekly to keep my highlights fresh,” said a tester. TO BUY: $44, oribe.com.

4BEST FOR VOLUME Suave Professionals Sea Mineral Infusion Shampoo “I finally have those effortless, beachy waves without any crunch,” said a tester. Moisturizing sea minerals and salt deliver all-day lift at the crown, even to fine-haired users.

TO BUY: $3 at drugstores.

5BEST FOR COLORED HAIR Shu Uemura Color Lustre Shampoo Yes, it’s sulfate-free (though the fluffy lather could have fooled us), but this protective pick also has antioxidants that prevent color from fading in the sun. TO BUY: $48, shuuemura artofhair-usa.com.

One of the most common shampoo mistakes? Not wetting hair sufficiently. “I completely soak my hair and do a prerinse to wash out any product buildup first, then I go in with shampoo. The extra step gives your style lasting power,” says hairstylist Mara Roszak.

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6BEST FOR DRY HAIR L’Oréal Paris Advanced Haircare Power Moisture Shampoo Brimming with hydrating ingredients, like sodium hyaluronate, this pearly white cream smooths flyaways and softens brittle ends so hair is “less tangled” and “easier to manage,” said testers. TO BUY: $5 at drugstores.

7BEST FOR CURLS Dove Quench Absolute Shampoo Frizz, snarls, buildup. This velvety cleanser tackles the trifecta of curl offenders with the new “it” oil, buriti. “I had better control over my typically unruly hair,” said a tester. TO BUY: $5, dove.com.

8BEST FOR OILY SCALPS Aveda Invati Exfoliating Shampoo Salicylic acid cuts through buildup and oil (which clog follicles and hinder new growth), and the herbal scent cuts through the senses in a refreshing way. TO BUY: $28, aveda.com.

9BEST FOR FRIZZ John Frieda Frizz Ease Beyond Smooth Shampoo This fuzz-busting formula eschews traditional smoothers, like silicone, in favor of pure coconut oil. The results are sleek— not slick—strands that stand up to humidity. TO BUY: $10, ulta.com.

10BEST TWO-IN-ONE Pureology Strength Cure Cleansing Condition Packed with protein and fatty acids, this rich hybrid cleans and conditions hair sans suds. “It actually does both jobs well, unlike the old-school versions,” said a tester.

TO BUY: $34, ulta.com.

THE EXPERTS

Pureology artist.

celebrity hairstylist for L’Oréal Paris.

global artistic director for textured hair at Aveda.

Makeup melted before it’s even reached your face? To reconstitute, mix molten lipstick with petroleum jelly, scoop into a contact-lens case, and refrigerate until firm.

Written by Jenny Jin Photographs by Levi Brown

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Tap onto lips for a sheer, nonsticky hit of color.

“The key to lasting summer makeup is starting with the right skin-care products,” says Jackie Gomez, a celebrity makeup artist in New York City. If you tend to be on the shinier side, look for a mattifying moisturizer, like Cetaphil DermaControl Oil Control Moisturizer SPF 30 ($20, amazon.com), to keep oil at bay. If you have drier skin, try a more hydrating formula, like Mario Badescu The Moisture Magnet SPF 15 ($24, mariobadescu.com). Both are lightweight and have SPF, which eliminates an extra step—and layer—from your routine.

Similar to priming a wall before painting, applying face primer helps makeup go on smoothly and increases its wear. Rub onto grease-prone areas and let it sink in. Skip foundation and use concealer instead. “It evens out skin without feeling heavy,” says Gomez.

When faced with humidity, powders tend to feel heavy on the skin and become blotchy, says Ashleigh Ciucci, a makeup artist in New York City. Go with a cream blush, like Burberry Lip & Cheek Bloom (above; $30, burberry.com), which contains dimethicone to help the pigment sink into skin and stay put. Tap the color onto the apples of your cheeks and blend toward your temples.

Whether your look is smoky or neutral, adding heat is sure to yield messy results. Stop shadow from creasing with an eye-shadow primer, like Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Original ($20, urbandecay.com). “This gives color something to hold on to and wards off greasy lids,” says Gomez. Then use a waterresistant liner (Revlon ColorStay Eyeliner, $8 at drugstores), eye shadow (Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream, $23, sephora.com), and mascara (CoverGirl Lash Blast Volume Waterproof Mascara, $9, drugstore.com).

To prevent lipstick from migrating outside the lines, switch out your creamy go-to for a stain, like Wet n’ Wild Megaslick Balm Stain ($3 at drugstores). For more pigment, try a matte lipstick, like Bite Beauty Matte Crème Lip Crayon ($24, sephora.com), which will adhere to lips and is less likely to feather or bleed.

For an extra insurance policy, spritz on a setting spray, like L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Spray and Set Makeup Extender ($17, drugstore.com). This superfine mist contains oil-blotting polymers to lock everything in place.