Highlights are always a fabulous option for summer. But the hot weather fearsome threesome (sun, chlorine and salt water damage) can turn brilliant color into a brassy, washed-out mess. Luckily, cult favorite haircare brand Ojon has just debuted their Color Protecting Cream. The lightweight leave-in cream reduces fading with sunscreens and UV protectants, and keeps tresses looking vibrant with Tahitian Monoi Oil and Ojon Oil. Simply apply to damp hair for stunning color that lasts all summer. Ojon Color Protecting Cream, $24, available Sephora and Sephora.com.

In "this is so embarrassing for everyone involved" news, a wig theft was recently caught on tape by surveillance cameras. Let us know your thoughts in the comments section!

We're so loving Gabrielle Union right now! In response to a fan asking how she keeps her hair looking so fab, the stunning actress tweeted a picture of her natural, blown-out tresses — sans weave or extensions — and she revealed some valuable healthy hair tips...

As scores of mothers at the ESSENCE offices can attest, finding the right hair products for your little one can be a daunting task. Many babies and kids haircare lines aren't rich or moisturizing enough to care for our curly, coily or kinky-haired angels. We were thrilled when L'Oreal recently debuted their new Tendresse Kids Shampoo and Conditioner. Spiked with vitamin-rich, moisturizing white peach oil, these gentle products manage to get your kiddies' tresses squeaky-clean and lushly moisturized, while detangling even the most stubborn knots. Plus, they're paraben-free (yes!) and smell awesome. Thank you, L'Oreal!

Sure, April showers bring May flowers and all that, but it also brings serious frizz. Take a stand, ladies! Hothead's new Hand Dry Hair Towel saves the day with super-absorbent micro-fibers that quickly absorb wetness from hair without roughing up delicate hair cuticles (which can cause the two B's: breakage and bushiness). Basically, it dries hair so fast it doesn't even give frizz a chance to set in! Plus, squeezing hair dry with this genius hair towel shortens your blowdry time, which helps protect tresses from heat damage. Hotheads Hand Dry Hair Towel, $28, hotheadshairbrush.com

As the weather heats up, your "dewy" makeup can turn into a greasy mess at the drop of a hat. Enter Black Opal's new Invisible Oil-Blocking Mattifying Gel, our spring/summer skin savior. This lightweight gel absorbs excess oil to create a smooth, velvety-matte finish — and it instantly disappears after application. For a shine-free finish...

While it's fun to switch up your do, be careful which style you choose.

ESSENCE staffers are completely hair-obsessed, so we're always thrilled to stumble upon any new hair product that beautifies our manes. Sofn'Free Milk Protein & Olive Oil Three-Layer Growth Oil is our newest discovery! Chock full of good-for-your-hair ingredients that nourish your scalp and strands, this lightweight oil instantly moisturizes and adds a glorious sheen (ala Kerry Washington) to relaxed and natural hair. Use as a daily shine-enhancer or, twice a month, massage into dry hair before shampooing for an intense moisture boost. A must-have for every self-respecting hair product junkie! Sofn'Free Milk Protein & Olive Oil Three-Layer Growth Oil, $4.29, sallybeauty.com