Hello summer, we missed you! After a year of hibernation, hot soup and frizzy hair days the most anticipated season of the year has decided to land upon us today as we celebrate the official first day of summer.

As the days are getting longer, shorts are getting shorter and weekends are getting hotter, the need for a summer beauty overhaul slowly becomes more evident. Don't worry though, we have some friendly tips and reminders to help your skin survive the transition from cold and wintry to hot and summery with ease and make the most of the summer month's in style.

Suns Out, Skins Out
After hiding behind stockings and pants all winter its time to bare those legs to the world, and while it may be easy to skip in winter, in summer time this grooming ritual is a must. Whether you are a shaving kind of girl or a waxing girl this summer maintenance must do is easy to achieve at home with our range of razors and at home waxes.

When it comes to a bikini wax don't attempt to get too tricky with this at home. It's far too easy to burn yourself with sticky wax, so stay with pre waxed strips like Nair Easiwax Mini Strips.

Slip Slop n Slap!
It's no secret that NZ has one of the highest melanoma rates in the world. If there is one reminder we could pass to you it would be to remember the sunscreen at all times, your skin will thank you in the years to come. Check out our sunscreen range for a few options you could try this summer.

Don't forget that sunscreen should be applied 30 minutes before sun exposure to allow ingredients to bind to the skin and you should try to reapply sunscreen at least every two hours, or every hour if you're sweating a lot. For the younger ones Badger does an amazing natural sunscreen made with the softest ingredients to keep young skin soft and well protected.

Stop the Summer Frizz Freakout
If your hair is anything like mine then it has a life of its own. And if you don't treat it right to begin with then it will come back to haunt you in it's own special revenge – FRIZZ. Summer heat saps the moisturise from your hair so a strand saving plan should essentiallly begin weeks before you hit the beach for your first summer dip.

We love the redken ranges here at MightyApe, there is something for all hair types but don't leave it too late to update your hair game this summer, your luscious locks will thank you later.

Sweat Proof Your Summer Days
Hot summer days mean awkward summer sweat. This often taboo subject poses a serious issue to your light summer clothes so prevention is your best option.

Rexona's Clinical Protection deodorants are heat-resistant and ready for the sunniest of summer days, the longest lasting formula keeps you fresh from wetness and odour. As this great formula is best activated by your rested body temperature try applying before bed for best results – the protection last throughout the following day, even after a shower!

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