A perfectly smooth blow-dry in the bathroom, a frizzy nape as soon as you step outside: humidity can ruin any hairstyle, from very fine hair to very thick curls.
Hairdressers, however, insist: the war against frizz in humid weather is prepared well before the last brush stroke, from the choice of shampoo, care and good gestures adapted to each type of hair.
Why frizz explodes as soon as the air becomes humid
For American hairdresser Jackie Seabrooke, it all starts with dry hair, she explains. summarizes Jackie Seabrooke, quoted by Vogue France.
Added to this predisposition are genetics and daily habits that open the cuticle: water that is too hot, aggressive shampoos, rubbing with a classic towel. When the air saturated with humidity arrives, this already weakened hair swells instantly.
Anti-frizz tips from hairdressers to survive humid days
To limit these reactions, pros first rely on an anti-frizz shampoo. Leticia Llesmin recommends formulas rich in glycerin, vegetable oils, nourishing butters or panthenol, with restorative proteins and without sulfates, in order to , explains Leticia Llesmin to Vogue France.
The hairdressers interviewed complete with lukewarm water followed by a cold jet, a gentle spin with a microfiber towel, a heat-protective spray before blow-drying and a silk pillowcase at night. On hair that is still damp, Jennifer Aniston applies a leave-in treatment then distributes it with a comb on the top of the head, before stretching it towards the roots where, according to her, , as she explains in a LolaVie video relayed by ELLE.
From very fine hair to very thick curls: adapt your anti-frizz routine
On very fine hair, where the cuticle is naturally thinner, hairdressers recommend ultra-light anti-humidity sprays, applied to the lengths and ends so as not to flatten the roots. For straight or wavy hair with medium texture, it’s best to seal the cuticle before going out with a serum or straightening spray, then avoid touching your style too much during the day.
For thick curls and frizzy hair, which is often drier, experts cited by Cosmopolitan UK recommend an intentional styling technique: nourishing leave-in, strong hold gel to set the curl pattern, complete drying then anti-humidity spray. On days when the air is heavy, a silk pillowcase at night and tight but comfortable protective hairstyles limit swelling in the long term.
How to avoid frizz in humid weather on very fine hair?
Opt for a gentle shampoo without sulfates, a very light anti-humidity spray and limit the heat.
What anti-frizz tip to use on curly hair when it’s humid?
Combine nourishing leave-in treatment, strong hold gel and complete drying before going out.
Does blow drying make frizz worse in humid weather?
Misused, yes; with thermo-protective spray, nozzle directed towards the ends and final cold jet, it helps to smooth the cuticle.
Sources
- Doctissimo
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