Jackie from AgingBackwards.com is hosting Fashion Flash: “I love when it’s my turn to host Fashion Flash! There are always great posts from some of the best fashion, beauty, anti-aging and fitness bloggers in the business, and it’s an honor for me to compile them all in one place here for you!

This week, get some great summer hair tips, including two of our experts’ take on cool summer braids! You’ll also learn about easy, great sun protection, the hottest casual party dresses of the season and more. Keep reading and thanks for sharing with your friends!”

Omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon are great for your hair! Enjoy this healthy, easy-to-make, Menopause Makeover approved broiled salmon recipe.

Going to a backyard bar-b-que or pool party? What will you wear? Style expert Deborah Boland from Fabulous After 40 shows you the hottest casual party dresses of the season.

Deb of No-Nonsense Beauty Blog finds an easy way to get great sun protection.

Barbara Hannah Grufferman, author of The Best of Everything After 50, thinks women can wear braids and still look stylish and sexy. Find out how to make braids work for you.

When the weather heats up, keep cool with stylish summertime braids! Cindy from Prime Beauty shows you her take on how to wear braids.

Speaking of summer hair, Fab Over Forty gives us a demonstration on how to create soft, frizz-free curls without using a curling iron.

Black Cat Plus has suggestions to stay safe and in style for plus size and every size this summer by wearing  cool, comfortable clothing.

When you’re 40, or even 50+, your fitness needs change. Exercise smart, not hard. Jump-start your in-home exercise program with this five minute easy exercise video from Moving Free With Mirabai.