We all want gorgeous locks on our wedding days. I sat down with bridal hair expert Mario Russo from Salon Mario Russo (considered one of Boston's top salons) for some wedding-day hair advice. As always, he did not disappoint. Following is a rehash of our bridal beauty conversation:

Best wedding hairstyles for a hot, humid day:
Generally, brides should choose a hairstyle that ensures the ends of the hair are either secure (tucked in with bobby pins) or blown out smooth, like a basic ponytail, bun or updo. When choosing a style, work with your natural hair texture. If you have curly hair, use your natural curl! And if you have straight hair, go for a smoother, sleeker look. Do not challenge your natural hair texture during a humid day by attempting to curl straight hair or smooth curly hair!

Best products to beat the heat:
An anti-humecant product will help retard frizz. We suggest trying Mario Russo’s Miracle Creme and Inflation (mariorusso.com). When choosing a hairspray, look for aerosol — using an aerosol spray over a non-aerosol spray makes layering easier. Finally, avoid using heavy products, such as spray waxes, pomades, and gels — they tend to weigh down the hair, especially on humid days.  

Music Monday with Scratch Weddings is back! Each week, we feature music recommendations from the nation's leader with the best wedding DJs at affordable prices. This week, enjoy eight songs that'll get guests of all ages out on the dance floor!

When the guestlist includes both friends and family, you’re bound to have a wide variety of age groups to please. How do you get everyone out on the dance floor? Our DJs know those secret songs that no one can resist. Set the right groove with these cross-generational crowd-pleasers.

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►"Dance to the Music" — Sly and the Family Stone
The lyrics and funky beat send one message to your guests, young and old: Get up and dance!

►"Now That We Found Love" — Heavy D & The Boyz
Now that you’ve found love... all your family and friends were there to see you get married. But now what? Well, it’s time to dance. Show your younger guests all those old dance moves you mastered and maybe learn some new ones.

Today is International Kissing Day! In honor, here are some of our favorite wedding-day kisses of all time.

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Planning a destination wedding or tropical honeymoon? Here's a must-have list of beauty products for the smart traveling bride.

1. Don't let summer heat destroy a good hair day. Be proactive and tame frizz with Borghese Salermo Silking Hair Oil. Bonus: Not only does it smooth hair, it also improves shine! ($12.99, cvs.com).

2. Looking for a styling tool that lets you take control of frizz and flyaways, giving you a polished look that's perfect for a romantic dinner on the beach? The Amika x Cynthia Rowley Ceramic Styler’s 100% ceramic plates radiate infrared heat that preserves moisture for silky, frizz-free hair — leaving you looking gorgeous. Plus, we love the happy floral design! ($110, sephora.com).

3. Before you hit the beach, you'll want to be remove all unsightly hairs. We love the new Nair Brazilian Spa Clay Roll-On Wax. Inspired by the hair removal and skin care secrets of Brazil, it's infused with mineral-rich clay and natural extracts for spa-smooth skin that lasts up to 8 weeks ($10.49, national drugstores).

4.  For when you're trekking through nature and need a quick cleanse, we love Bath & Body Works Anti-Bacterial Pocketbacs in Pacific Blue. It gently cleanses the hands while imparting a soft blend of moisturizing honey, coconut milk and olive fruit extracts that help nourish and soften the skin ($1.50, bathandbodyworks.com).

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We doubt Cinderella would've left her slipper behind if she'd been wearing the latest Christian Louboutin design. The famed shoe designer, known best for his red-soled stilettos, unveiled a "Cinderella" shoe in Paris yesterday — and 1 lucky fan in the States will have the chance to score a pair for free.

Disney teamed up with Louboutin in anticipation of the Blu-ray release of the classic Disney film which is scheduled for Oct. 2.

Women's Wear Daily reported that Louboutin used white lace and Swarovski crystals to create a modern version of the Cinderella's glass slipper. 

"Cinderella is not only an iconic character when it comes to beauty, grace and fairytale love, but also shoes," he said. 

And what better occasion to wear a pair of Cinderella shoes than your own real-life fairytale? Details of the giveaway are scheduled for release on August 17, so stay tuned!

—Paulette Safdieh