Imagine a tall, handsome man and a lovely, vivacious blonde . . . at first their love was wonderful, just the two of them. Then suddenly a third person enters the scene. It is no longer exclusive, intimate, or special. But the twist is who comes out on top!

Spring has sprung and summer is just around the corner, and we’re at a loss about what to do with our hair. So we sought a little advice from professional hair stylist Bianca McMillan.

Check out the fashion editorial “A Cooler Summer.” As summer winds down and fall will soon be upon us, here’s a little something to remember the summer of 2012. So long to 90 degree weather . . . hello to back-to-school wardrobes and the hustle and bustle of 9-to-5. This editorial was photographed by Kimberly Yatsko with Ash Gupta; styled by Nia Dennis; makeup by Shahada Karim; and hair by Bianca McMillan.