What are the latest and greatest Summer Beauty Trends for 2012?
Stay up to date on the hottest summer beauty trends from nails to hair and everything in between.
I am loving the manicured nails with neon colors (not super appealing for the office) but super trendy right now!
I have found a few of the latest and greatest beauty trends from ABC15 listed below:
Summer has arrived and that means its time to tame the tresses, nourish the nails, and soothe our skin with the hottest new beauty trends.
Lisa Kasanicky, founder of AzSpaGirls.com , dug up the freshest finds to keep you cool during the scorching months ahead.Nails
Ciate Caviar Manicure Kit. This is not your momma’s nail art. Developed by the U.K. celebrity nail manicurist, Charlotte Knight, the Ciate Caviar Manicure has shot to the top of the most-wanted mani charts. The kit includes a Ciate Paint Pot shade and Caviar pearls – tiny micro pearls – that you sprinkle over wet nail polish to create a smashing 3-dimensional look. Kits come in Rainbow, Black Pearls and Mother of Pearl for $25 at sephora.com
Sephora by OPI It’s Real 18K Gold Top Coat. Leave the glitter to the tweens and teens and go gold. This long-lasting, chip-resistant and yes, real gold, can be worn alone for an understated look or overtop a color for extra dazzle. $30 at sephora.com
Hair
Sephora Thick Braidie Headbands. Braids are on fire this season, but take work. Fake it with Braidie headbands. Throw it on before a workout, use them as a wrap for a sassy ponytail or use two or three to add drama to a messy updo. Braidies are available in five colors, from blonde to black for $10 at sephora.com
Charlotte Ronson A Perfect Mess Beach Hair. If beachy, ocean-blown waves are what you want, get this. Simply spritz and scrunch and this unique spray locks in your look all day with the added bonus of shine and a beach scent, $20 at sephora.com
Ojon Rare Blend Oil. Glossy, shiny hair with a shot of exotic healing power? Yes please. New from Ojon, this multi-tasking oil can be used on damp hair to prevent heat damage or dry hair to zap dry ends. $35 at sephora.com
Skin
Freeze 24-7 Miracle Kit. Need a miracle? Voila! This new all-in-one Botox alternative from Freeze 24-7 features four cooling, instantly gratifying skincare favorites including the Instant Targeted Wrinkle Cream, Eyecing Fatigue Fighting Eye Cream, IceCream Double Scoop Intensive Anti-Aging Moisturizer and IceCrystal Anti-Aging Prep & Polish. Start with their Skin Glace, an award-winning daily detoxifying cleanser that doubles as a mask. The kit is $125 (a $220 value) and the cleanser is $65 at freeze247.com .
Kat Von D Lock ‘N Load Makeup Setting Mist. Keep your makeup from melting in the heat. The scent is lightly refreshing and keeps your skin dewy to the touch and not sticky or tight. $24 at sephora.com
Sephora Moisturizing Bronzing Body Lotion. It’s what we’ve been waiting for. A daily bronzer that keeps your skin hydrated and sun-kissed without the lingering self-tanner scent. In fact, it smells so good, you’ll actually want to use it every day. $16 at sephora.com
What is your favorite summer beauty trend for 2012?
It doesn’t have to be on the list above – just share with me what your thoughts are on current trends and what you love and hate about them. If you have read any of my other blogs you know that I love to hear from you and I love to try new ideas out. Comment below and don’t forget to share with you friends on facebook. Just click one of the pink buttons 
