Frizzy hair is hard to manage and can cause you to feel unattractive. Unfortunately, humidity can cause many types of hair to frizz. According to online beauty magazine Bella Sugar, porous hair attracts excess moisture, causing it to swell and become frizzy. Naturally curly hair is inherently more porous than straight hair is. Treated, dry or damaged hair tends to be extra-porous as well. Caring for your hair appropriately will help lessen the adverse effects of humidity.
Step 1
Find a haircut that suits your hair's texture and weight. Style your hair according to the weather as well. You may love the way your naturally wavy locks look after you take the time to flatiron them, but doing so on an extremely humid day may be a waste of time. Redken hairstylist Jesse Linares suggest those with thick curls go with a longer style if they live in humid regions, because the extra length weighs the hair down. This can help keep hair from contracting and frizzing.
Step 2
Skip daily shampooing. Washing your hair strips it of its natural oils, which can lead to dryness and more frizz. Go at least two to three days between shampoos, especially during humid months. You can rinse your hair with plain water while you shower if you wish to wash away product or simply have a bad case of "bed head."
Step 3
Condition your hair thoroughly. Use a protein-rich conditioner every time you shampoo. Amino acids in protein help repair dry and damaged hair cuticles. Over time, this will help them become less porous and therefore less prone to frizziness. Deep condition your hair with a hot oil treatment or other special deep conditioning product, as well. The Daily Glow recommends using a deep conditioner weekly and massaging conditioner into dry hair as need to combat frizz.
Step 4
Allow your tresses to air-dry. Pat or gently squeeze wet hair after you wash it to remove excess water, but do not rub or fluff your hair with a towel. Doing so aggravates your cuticles and promotes frizziness. Avoid blow-drying whenever possible since the heat from the dryer can cause frizz. If you are short on time and must use a hairdryer, utilize a diffuser attachment.
Step 5
Use a leave-in product that helps fight frizz. There are numerous anti-frizz products on the market, from serums to creams to milks. Bella Sugar recommends silicone-based products that seal the cuticle and lock in moisture. Avoid products containing alcohol, as these will dry out your tresses and actually cause frizziness.
Things You'll Need
- Conditioning treatment
- Diffuser
- Leave-in conditioner or serum
- Deep conditioner
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