Whether you were born blonde or hit the bottle to become light-headed, you probably know that pale-tressed perfection is easier to come by than it is to maintain. Naturally fair hair can get dark or dingy over time, and for bottle blondes, the challenges are more formidable (your post-peroxide hue can soon turn dull and brassy, and your once-silky strands can quickly resemble straw). Luckily, Redken's Blonde Glam line is specially formulated to keep both natural and bottle blondes in top color and condition. The collection includes three products for blondes of all shades--a shampoo ($8; metrobeauty.com), a conditioner ($10), and a leave-in treatment ($13.50)--all of which contain crystal mica, to add shine; grapefruit extract, to clarify color; protein, to strengthen; and antioxidant polyphenol, to protect. From there, you can choose between two color-depositing deep conditioners based on your shade: Fresh Gold (my personal favorite) keeps sunny and honey shades looking brilliant, while Pure Pearl (my best friend's holy grail) keeps cool platinums and ashes safe from yellowing. What's more, all of Blonde Glam's products boast UV filters and a refreshing citrus scent, making them especially ideal for summer. --Erin Roop

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