If there’s any weather that threatens to undo a chic and sleek hairstyle, it’s humidity. When heat and moisture combine, frizz often gets a hold of us — but there is a fix. We’ve prepared some smart tips to help you overcome the situation and some lovely hairstyles that are humidity-proof.
Get Yourself Anti-Frizz Products
You will need an arsenal of products that will keep your hair perfect, let’s take a look at them.
No two hair types are alike, but if your hair is on the thick or coarse side, oils and butters will be your best friend, helping to keep hair frizz-free and ensure that it remains healthy. Coconut oil and shea butter are too good choices as they will nourish your hair while promoting shine and smoothness. For those with medium or wavy hair, a light oil is a great treatment.
Nix frizz the moment you step into the shower by using a shampoo and conditioner specifically formulated to tackle humidity and static. If there’s any time we’re constantly on top of washing our hair, it’s summer when humidity is at its peak. However, over-washing your hair can do more harm than good by removing hair’s natural oils and causing it to dry out.
An easy way to tame pesky flyaways without weighing down the rest of your hair is by brushing them down with clear mascara.
The trick with dealing with humidity is to get the outermost layer of the hair, the cuticle, to lay as flat as possible. Most anti-humidity products use silicone, but that can deflate the volume. So, use a product such as a serum that’s made without silicone so you don’t have to trade off smoothness and shine for the volume.
To encourage curl definition sans frizz, apply hair gel on damp hair before air-drying to help wavy or curly hair dry a little smoother. It also helps to put in bangs before drying them so they don’t bounce up too much.
To try braided pigtails, spray dry shampoo throughout hair to give it some texture. Part hair down the center. Apply texturizing spray from roots to ends to give hair body and grip. On one side of the head, take a handful of hair next to the ear, split it into three sections, and make a French braid. Secure braid with an elastic at the nape of the neck. French-braid the other side of your head, and secure it with an elastic, too.
To make this braided top knot, gather your hair and brush super high to create a ponytail. Next, braid your ponytail and secure it with a clear elastic. Wrap the braid around the base of your ponytail and pin it in place with bobby pins. Finish with a flexible-hold hairspray.
Consider a braided updo, first prep hair with styling cream and blowdry. Part your hair down the center and create two Dutch braids, one on each side of your head. At the nape of your neck, twist the ends of the braids together to make little buns. Finish with a little bit of the cream to separate pieces at the front.
Bubble braid is love! Use a tail comb to part hair down the center. Work through to the mid-lengths with a boar-bristle brush. Pull hair into a low ponytail, tying off with an elastic. Allow bangs to hang loose. Every two inches, going down the length of your ponytail, add another elastic. Create a bubble effect by using your fingers to gently pull out each section. Finish the look with hairspray.
If you've got natural hair, cornrows are a surefire way to not only protect your strands but keep them looking stylish, too. After creating cornrows, use a bit smoothing oil on the hands to smooth any unwanted frizz or flyaways. Then finish with a light-hold hairspray.
If you tend to get frizzy around your hairline, try this ponytail-braid combo. Blow dry your hair using smoothing spray. Next, create a deep side part on the left side of your head and begin weaving hair into a Dutch braid, starting from your part and moving down the hairline on the right side of your head. Secure the braid a few inches behind your ear by pinning it with two bobby pins arranged in an "X" shape. Finish by gathering hair into a ponytail.
Wear Your Hair Up
An adorable braided look or sexy neck-bearing topknot will be a solid bet to keep your hair contained and less prone to curling up. The trend in ‘effortless hair’ lends itself greatly to frizz-embracing looks to keep the flyaways in check.
Embrace Your Natural Texture
When it comes to humidity, your hairstyle should be an amped-up version of your natural hair texture.
Use The Right Towel Technique
While towels may not be the first thing to come to mind when thinking of an anti-frizz shower routine, drying your hair completely is important. Get all the moisture out of your hair, otherwise it will get frizzy. And using the correct towel can make a huge difference, too, microfiber is the way to go because it will actually help prevent damage and therefore frizz.
To make this half top knot, section off about one-third of your hair at the front of your head. Create a ponytail using that top section and secure it with a clear hair tie or pins. Wrap your ponytail up in a clockwise direction to create a knot. Add some hairpins and texturizer to set and enhance shine.
A half updo with a bun and two braids on top is a lovely humidity-proof idea. Part damp hair down the center and working a smoothing oil through mid-lengths and ends before air-drying.
High pony is foolproof and frizz-fighting. You'll want to place it high atop your head for that "wow" factor. Wrapping a section of hair around your elastic is a quick and easy way to add a note of elegance, he adds. And don't forget to finish with a flexible-hold hairspray to keep your 'do in place and tame flyaways.
To get this low bun, blowdry hair smooth, part down the center, and brush into a low pony. Add a dime-size amount of frizz serum to your palm, rub it between your hands, and smooth your hands over your hair to keep it sleek. Next, take your ponytail and create a bun by twisting it clockwise.
This low side ponytail has a slicked-back crown, which humidity-proofs the hair while adding an dash of elegance to the otherwise laid-back look. This style works particularly well with longer hair — the locks spilling over the shoulder really give it some oomph.
The tousled chignon is a cool humidity-proof hairstyle. Girst blow-dry hair until smooth and to use a product that will protect hair from humidity. To add volume, back-comb the hair at the crown. Then, create a ponytail, twist hair, and wrap it into a bun, securing in place with bobby pins.
Make a messy low braid, first blow-dry your hair and apply volumizing spray at the roots to create volume and lift. Tease the roots and pull your hair back. Begin creating a French twist by grabbing hair near the crown and twisting. Keep the twist secure by adding a few bobby pins. Take loose hair and create a low classic braid, securing it with a clear hair tie. Finish with texturizing spray.
To make this ballerina bun, brush all your hair up and begin twisting it into a bun, inserting bobby pins along the way for extra security. If desired, use an edge-control product around the hairline. Douse with a light-hold hairspray.
Turn Down The Heat
It may seem like the best way to tackle frizz is by combating it with a hot tool, and while that can certainly work, make sure not to turn the heat up too much. Higher temperatures aren’t necessary for most hair types and can actually cause a lot of damage to hair that can’t handle the heat. Try starting with a lower temperature and work your way up if you find you need to.
Use Hot Tools In Moderation
While over-heating your hair may cause damage and subsequent frizz, when used in moderation with a heat protectant and the correct temperature, using a hot tool can help eliminate frizz without inflicting damage. A flat iron can help smooth out frizzy hair while curling wands can help define curls in a controlled manner.
Make a rope braid, start misting hair with a volume and texture spray, focusing the application on the roots and mid-lengths. Using a boar-bristle brush, work hair into a high ponytail, securing with an elastic at the crown of the head. Reserve a one-inch section of your ponytail and wrap it around the elastic. Secure with a pin. Divide your ponytail into two sections and spray it with hairspray. Make a rope braid by twisting each section of hair and then twisting the two sides tightly together. Secure with a clear elastic.
A side fishtail braid is a nice idea, to make it use a comb to create a deep side part. Gather hair to the side and make two even sections. Make a fishtail braid by taking a piece of hair from the outside of one of the sections and pulling it over and across to join the inside of the other section. Repeat on the other side and continue along the length of your hair before tying with a clear elastic. Pull out a few face-framing sections of hair to give your braid a casual look. Finish the style with a flexible-hold hairspray.
Once you part hair and create a low ponytail, take a section of hair from the ponytail and wrap it around the base to hide the elastic. Then, simply secure this section of hair with a bobby pin. Finish the look with shine serum and flexible-hold hairspray.
Space buns are definitely cool again and so easy to style, too. Apply styling cream to damp hair before blow-drying with a diffuser to enhance your natural texture. Then, part hair down the middle with a rat tail comb. Don’t brush through it. Instead, rake fingers through your hair or use a very large-tooth comb to keep texture sans fuzz. Follow by creating two ponytails on the top of the head. Take each tail and wrap it in a circle before pinning to unveil little buns. Finish by smoothing edges with a smoother and dousing with a frizz-fighting hairspray.
Make this top knot pulling hair up into a high ponytail, use a styling cream on it to keep it looking smooth. Make a bun pinning in place with bobby pins. Finish with light hold-hairspray and hair oil for shine.
