to the rescue

Fresh air, sunshine and cool blue water are some of the signs of summer. Dry, brittle hair is another. Chlorine, salt water and the scorching sun are just a few of the culprits...but thankfully, Cutler has come to the rescue with a complete line of shampoos, conditioners and treatment products to help hair feel a little less ravaged. They're packed with good-for-you ingredients like deep penetrating and conditioning pro-vitamin B and panthenol, jojoba protein to protect against moisture loss, vitamins A, C and E which offer antioxidant properties and UVA and UVB protection from the sun. I tried the Extra Gentle Shampoo ($16) which smelled subtly like fruit and flowers and gently washed away the remnants of a hot and sticky day. It also rehydrates color-treated or damaged hair. Then I treated my hair to the Intensive Conditioner ($17), complete with moisturizing, conditioning and reparative properties that are gentle enough for color-treated hair or hair that's been at the beach too long. Another favorite is the Protectant Treatment Spray ($21). It's designed to add a layer of protection between your hair and the heat of the blow dryer, but also moisturizes, detangles and helps hold your style. They all come in cool blue and green striped bottles that conjure up images of a tranquil Caribbean ocean and look great in your shower. Try any of these, or some of the other Cutler styling products, at ULTA stores, www.zitomer.com, www.beautyintuition.com, and www.cutlersalon.com.