If summer has you hot and bothered for all the wrong reasons–namely, because you can’t figure out how to make your hair behave when it’s crazy humid–it may be time to take a closer look at how you’re tending to your locks. Hair care and clothing have more in common than you think. You wouldn’t wear a wool coat in 80 degree weather, right? Hair experts say these same seasonal changes should be considered when thinking products, hairstyles, and even how often you wash our hair in June, July and August.
“Frizziness is caused when the hair cuticle layer is damaged or open from elements such as the sun, harsh wind, and/or salt water,” says Michelle Forst, senior stylist at
George the Salon in Chicago. “There are so many amazing products, but very few to de-frizz hair.”
Which isn’t to say all hope is lost when it comes to humidity-proofing our hair. Forst and Gina Capano at the
LuxeBar have seven tips for keeping keep frizz and dull hair at bay when the forecast calls for lots of humidity.
1. Start in the shower. Your first defense against frizz starts in the shower and your choice of shampoo and conditioner make a big difference, Capano says. “I’m a big fan of Kerastase Discipline, which she says makes a great de-frizzing line that is also great for thick and thin textured hair called Fluidealiste. “In particular, I reach for how to air dry your hair and
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