4 Steps for Humidity-Proof Hair
Frizzy hair is hard enough to tame! Add high levels of humidity into the mix your dream hair can quickly turn into a frizzy hair nightmare.
You’re most likely to frizz out in humidity if your hair:
- Is dehydrated and lacks moisture
- Has high porosity
- Is damaged from hot tools, chemical services, or rough styling
- Has a natural curl pattern
Humidity can affect your hair in various ways. For example… if you have finer, straight hair it may seem lifeless and limp with a little topical frizz. If you have a slight wave pattern in your hair - humidity will enhance that pattern as natural beach waves. If you have curly or coily hair - you may see that infamous poofy, fuzzy frizz rear its head.
Dryness + Damage + Humidity = Your Worst Frizz Fest Yet.
While many things can trigger frizz… the main cause is usually a damaged or raised cuticle layer (the outer protective layer of the hair).
The outer cuticle layer of the hair helps seal moisture and products into the hair strand. When the cuticle is raised, lifted, or damaged… the hair loses its ability to lock in moisture which leads to dry, brittle hair with a rough texture.
In short… your hair needs and craves moisture! Once your hair dries, it tries to absorb the ambient moisture from the air which causes it to swell up and frizz out.