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It sounds counterintuitive, but here's the summer hair color secret you need to know—sometimes the key to looking brighter is going darker. While everyone's instinct is to chase the lightest, most sun-kissed blonde possible, the smartest approach to summer color might actually involve adding some strategic darkness back in with the help of lowlights—a technique that's about to completely change how you think about summer hair color.

As the air turns crisp and the leaves shift, beauty rituals naturally follow suit. Fall invites us to slow down and to layer. This season, our strands face a cocktail of cooler air, indoor heating, and unpredictable weather that can lead to dryness, frizz, and color fade. Which is why we’re reaching for three multitasking leave-ins that deliver. Whether you’re looking for hydration, strength, or shine, these deliver in one effortless step.

Whether you’re gearing up for a long trip or a weekend getaway, everyone knows that if you want great hair, you’ve got to bring your own must-haves. Relying on what you might get while away is never worth the price you might pay for bad hair days. And while packing for vacation is half the fun, the great part about stocking up on your go-to stylers is that you can easily toss them into your on-the-go makeup bag when you’re back, so that back-to-school, or apres work and gym, are that much easier. 

Meet the multi-tasking must-haves that keep up with your plans, whether you’re hopping time zones, or hitting up an impromptu rooftop dinner—because these travel go-tos are also your year-round essentials.