Whether your hair is short or long, curly or straight, summer hairstyles can be tricky with hot and humid summer weather. So how can you achieve that perfect summer look for your hair?

Santa Monica-based American Beauty Hair Salon owner, expert colorist and inventor of the Ferrum Professional Styler Barbara Abbasi provided three perfect summer styling tips.

Long Straight Hair

Summer sun will dry out your locks; therefore you need to give it extra attention. If you want straight hair without damaging your locks, my recommendation is the Ferrum Professional Styler (www.ferrumiron.com). Ferrums one part non-heated padded fabric element and one part tourmaline coated ceramic plate set it apart from other styling tools. The real distinction of this tool is the fabric padded side. The fabric is a combination of lightweight, anti-static polymers that allows the hair to "breathe" while straightening. The Ferrum styler will allow your hair to retain more of its natural moisture and shine, and will not fry and dry your hair. Along with gentle tools, try to shampoo less and try moisturizing shampoos for healthy summer hair. Also, be sure to trim your ends. Healthy long hair can be achieved with regular trims year round. And summertime is the most important time of year to maintain this routine, with your hair at its driest.

Wavy Au Natural Look

Its truea little goes a long way. Try switching to natural products this summer to avoid dry and drab hair when styling. Dab a small amount of product into your hair after showering and wear your hair in a loose braid. Stay away from products that give you more volume and body, resulting in summer frizz. Let your hair air dry and voila. Let your hair loose for the perfect waves.

Braided Beauty

Windy beach weather causes split ends and tangling. Best solution? Braid it. After your hair is mostly dry, part your hair to one side and swing your hair around to that side! Take your side ponytail and braid it for a fun and cute summer look.

BARBARA ABBASI: Hairstylist and Ferrum Inventor

American Beauty Hair Salon owned and operated by expert colorist Barbara Abbasi is celebrating 23 years in Santa Monica, California. Renowned for her exclusive techniques, Barbara has earned a loyal clientele who trust their hair to her time-tested artistry. Barbara learned the craft at a young age among renowned stylists in Paris. She has since expanded her technique by developing her own innovative system for coloring hair. Though her precise method is a closely guarded secret, Barbara's meticulous attention to perfecting the base is what sets her apart from other stylists.

Remarkably, Barbara was a recent immigrant who spoke no English when she opened the salon more than two decades ago. It's easy to see why customers flock to the salon: Barbara is a down-to-earth artisan who is genuinely devoted to her work. She has been working to develop the concept of the Ferrum flatiron for the past decade. The idea arose from her dissatisfaction with traditional flat irons which left hair damaged and flat. Her concept was to develop a product that was healthier for the hair and resulted in a look that more closely resembled a professional salon blow dry. Barbara went through several prototypes and sourced over 20 different fabrics until she found the perfect combination of technology that would produce salon perfect results. "Styling hair is an art, not just a job," she says. "The truth is that I love what I do."