From frozen hot-water bottles to frizzy hair hacks, the Guardian's fashion team shares their wisdom for surviving sticky days and sweaty nights. Whether you love beaches but hate hay fever, or burn in the sun but live for longer nights sipping pink gin, this guide has you covered.
Clothing tips include sleeping in a wet T-shirt to cool down, using a clickable bug-bite zapper to stop itching, and cutting out labels from bikini bottoms to avoid them sticking out. For sandals, consider flip-flops with 11 nude shades to match your skin tone for leg-lengthening joy.
Beauty advice includes slipping a cotton wool pad into your makeup compact for cushioning during travel, spraying perfume on your hair to make it last longer, and using paper fans for a chic alternative to electric ones. For pedicures, gel polish lasts about three weeks but avoid walking on hot sand as it melts off.
Other tips: use pouches in your tote to avoid sand and suncream mess, shift to a 'no tucking' policy above 20°C for better airflow, and switch to walking sandals like Teva Universals for comfort and durability.
