Heather Winfield

Summer hair has a very glamorous reputation. In theory, it is all effortless beach waves, glossy ponytails, sun-kissed color, and that breezy “I just came from the coast” look. In real life, it can also mean chlorine dryness, faded color, salty tangles, frizz with a personal agenda, and ends that suddenly feel like they have spent the month on a yacht without conditioner. The good news is that beautiful summer hair does not require a complicated routine. It requires a smarter one.

Some road trips do not need a long itinerary, a complicated packing list, or a flight out of town to feel like a real escape. Julian, California proves the point beautifully. Tucked into the Cuyamaca Mountains northeast of San Diego, this historic mountain town gives you fresh air, apple pie, gold-rush charm, cider tastings, antique storefronts, scenic trails, and the kind of quiet that makes city life feel very far away.

Summer sunglasses are not just an accessory. They are the attitude. They are the reason a simple linen dress looks like it belongs in Capri, a white tank suddenly feels very off-duty model, and a swimsuit cover-up becomes a full lifestyle statement. The latest summer sunglasses are bigger, sexier, sharper, and far more intentional than the tiny frames that dominated for a few seasons. For 2026, the best sunglasses feel glamorous without trying too hard.