Beat The Humidity Before It Beats You
Humidity in the South? We know her - and she’s coming for your blowout. But what if I told you frizz is actually your hair trying to help?
Why Does Hair Frizz in Humidity?
Frizz isn’t just annoying, it’s your hair’s way of begging for hydration. When your strands sense moisture in the air, especially those sticky summer days, they swell up to absorb it. The problem? If your hair is dry, it goes into full sponge mode and puffs up.
What’s a Girl To Do?
Moisture Routine
Let’s start with the foundation - your wash routine. We want to reach for a truly hydrating shampoo and conditioner that’ll work with your hair, not against it. I love something like Davines Oi for everyday luxury or the Love Smoothing when humidity is out of control.
After your rinse, it’s all about locking that moisture in. A leave-in conditioner like Oi Milk is my secret weapon - it’s lightweight, smells divine, and keeps your ends from drying out. Think of this step like applying moisturizer after washing your face: absolutely essential!
Styling Agent
If you’re blow drying your hair with zero product, you’re basically asking it to rebel. Using a styling agent like This Is a Relaxing Moisturizing Fluid from Davines, gives you the upper hand. It smooths the cuticle, protects against heat, and even speeds up your drying time - all while adding more moisture
The smoother you can get the cuticle during your blow dry, the longer your style lasts and the less likely it is to freak in 10000% humidity.
Salon Treatments
And sometimes even the best products need a little backup. If you feel overwhelmed daily trying to fight the frizz, it might be time for a smoothing treatment. You may have heard of a keratin treatment or Brazilian Blowout - while the names may vary the goal is the same: to calm the cuticle, enhance shine, and make your hair easier to manage.
These aren’t treatments that will flatten your curl pattern! Instead they act as a semi permanent shield to resist humidity. Your hair still moves and bounces, just behaves a whole lot better.
At the end of the day, humidity doesn’t have to win. With a solid moisture routine, smart products, and a little salon magic, you can walk through The Grove in August with confidence.
Frizz free, hydrated hair is what we’re claiming this season!