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While summer fashions excite with bright neons and floral prints, the hot and humid weather can put a damper on the overall look, turning hairstyles from fab to drab in no time flat. But which hair products to try and what really works? Lucky for you, we’ve done a little research, cutting through piles of product–each promising ideal results–and discovered that it all comes down to alcohol. Hair products containing alcohol dry hair, breaking down the natural composure of the follicle and shaft, causing stiffness and frizz, which might also lead to expensive counteractive measures down the line.

So this summer, leave the alcohol in the sangria and take a step toward more radiant hair with the products below from the best sculpting sprays to sensation Moroccan Oil. Ready to rejuvenate your hair from the humidity? Which products do you swear by in the summer? Are they alcohol-free?

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   If you’re going for an up-do and looking for a product to hold it in place, try Honeybee Garden’s Alcohol Free Hairspray, or Hempz’s Firm Hold Shaping Spray to maintain your look all day and night. Unlike traditional hairspray products, these two avoid using a non-burning alcohol base, which tends to dry out hair and leave it looking flakey and flat in just a few hours.

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   When it’s time to hit the beach and you’re worried about the wind ruining your perfect frizz-less waves, try Nexxus Mousse Plus or Redken Touch Control 05’s Volumizing Texture Whip. These two systems will give you the definition you’ve been looking for while maintain your beachy look without the stick. You can finally go to the beach and have your luscious locks all day.

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   Have you colored, permed, or relaxed your hair recently and now looking to recapture the moisture? Try Croc’s Silque Hair Shine for its hydrolyzed silk protein and pro-vitamin B5. This nourishing treatment will keep your hair silky smooth while preventing pesky split ends from coming your way. The veggie-aroma organic scent is a must this season. The fresh feel will guarantee to turn heads and tingle senses!

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   Sometimes, you’re running late and just need a little something extra to get rid of that frizz. Moroccan Oil is the perfect every day product for all types of hair. If you need to tame your frizzy curls or just give your straight locks an extra shine, dab a little of this oil that will give you long-term conditioning results. People who have used Moroccan Oil regularly have seen a significant increase in hair manageability, lasting color, and overall shine. A friend of ours has been using it for months and can’t get enough; her hair looks amazing!

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   For a whole line of new products that will turn up the heat, try the L’Oreal Paris EverStyle Collection. With a mousse, gel, stray, and crème, you will be set for all summer conditions without the alcoholic substances weighing you down. The best part: your hair will smell fantastic using the same line of products every day!