Summer is here. The season of perfect tans, smooth skin, and endless fun in the sun. But boy, the work a girl's gotta do to pull off this effortless look is major!  From hair, makeup, the bikini, and  sun-kissed bod, how do we even start to get ready?

Luckily we stumbled across Kandee Johnson's YouTube channel where the quirky bottled blonde offers up some helpful and refreshingly honest tips on how to prep your pretty before heading out into the hot heat.

One good thing about the winter, we can skip the shaving and waxing, but as the warmer months roll around its time to break out the razor. One great tip Kandee recommends is using regular hair conditioner as the perfect shaving cream for legs. Who knew!? And avoid ingrown hairs? The YouTube sensation cites Bliss Ingrown Hair Eliminating Pads as a great beauty remedy.

When it comes to makeup, minimal is the motto for summer. For lightweight coverage, opt for a complimentary shade of BB Cream with built-in SPF to protect skin form harmful UV rays.  Steamy summers call for waterproof everything.  Keep eye makeup from running with eyeliner, blush, and mascaras with formulas that laugh in the face of ocean waves and perspiration.

For hair, it is important to remember to spritz your tresses with a protector to ensure color won't fade or get damaged from the sun's rays.

For more beach day prep and product must haves, check out Kandee's video below and share your own summer-ready tips below!