Every summer, I see it—women rushing in from the Virginia humidity, fanning their faces and laughing about how their makeup didn’t stand a chance. I get it. The heat and humidity here don’t play around. I’ve curated a lineup of my favorite beauty essentials that can handle it all. These are the products I recommend over and over because they truly work.

We’ve all heard it: “When a woman changes her hair, she’s about to change her life.” But at deZEN, we’ve lived it—again and again. So, if you’re standing at the edge of a new chapter, don’t be afraid to start with your hair. Whether it’s a major chop, a shift in color, or a gentle refresh—it might be the reset your soul has been quietly asking for. Here’s to becoming.

Gone are the days of dramatic makeovers—today, it’s all about subtle enhancements that leave people wondering, ‘Did they do something… or are they just well-rested?’” I often joke with my clients if you want your friends to know you're in my chair, great! But if not then my goal is to give you that “eight hours of sleep, hydrated, doing yoga glow.”