How to Keep Curls in Humid Weather
Whether your hair is thick or thin, short or long, you can maintain your curls throughout the day -- regardless of the humidity. When you curl your hair and the outdoor temperatures are high, you may notice your hair starting to frizz or fall flat. If this happens, do not worry. Next to humid air, heavy products are the culprit of flat curls. Keep your curls bouncing with an anti-humidity hairspray. In addition, pre-curling preparation will help maintain your locks throughout the day. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Shampoo
- Detangler
- Comb
- Towel
- Heat-protectant spray
- Hairdryer
- Curling iron
- Anti-humidity blocking spray
- Hairspray
Instructions
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Wash hair with shampoo tailored to your hair type, but skip the conditioner. Instead, spray your hair with a detangler and comb through to distribute evenly. Cream conditioners will weigh hair down throughout the day, and assist humidity in taking down the curls.
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Blot or pat your head with a towel to remove moisture. Once your hair reaches a damp consistency, apply a heat-protectant spray and comb through to distribute evenly. The spray will not only combat your hair against heat-styling tools, but also against ultraviolet rays.
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Dry hair with a hairdryer set to medium-heat. Use your fingers to comb through your hair as you dry. Avoid using a brush to pull through your hair while drying, unless you absolutely must to prevent tangles.
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Curl your hair with a curling iron or hot rollers. Comb out the section of hair you want to curl. Spray an anti-humidity blocking spray on the strands, before you apply the curling iron or rollers; one or two sprays will be sufficient. The heat will bond the humidity blocking spray to your tresses, and help maintain curls during the day by keeping them intact and frizz-free. Continue to spray the anti-humidity spray on your hair before you curl.
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Style the hair as you like after the curls are in place. Apply a light-hold hairspray to your locks to keep flyaway's at bay and secure the hold throughout the day.
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Tips & Warnings
The anti-humidity blocking spray will also work on naturally curly hair to prevent frizzing up during humidity.
Never apply a hot iron to wet hair; this will cause the hair to break due to heat damage.
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