How to Work with your hair in humidity

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By Schrlau
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We have all experienced it. We style our hair as if we are into another normal day, yet three hours in the humidity rises and your hair begins to rise as well. Looking frizzy and returning to its natural curl. Not what any of us wants. Continue reading on how to fight humidity…

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Crème & curl moisture products
Setting sprays (wet styling products)
Hair spray
Anti-frizz products

Step 1

Know the enemy- WHAT IS HUMIDITY? Moisture is humidity. The higher the humidity the more moisture there is in the air. This can wreak havoc with a hairstyle. Creating frizzy hair that will return to its original shape- wave or curl. Low Humidity- can encourage static electricity and can also become a problem for your hair.
Step 2

How do I work with my hair in high humidity? Product is key. Yes you can feel it in your hair, without it the moisture (humidity) in the air will be feeling your hair into a new fuzzy shape, so get over the “I don’t like the feel of product bit” and get closer to looking great in humid weather. If you have curl or wave in your hair you will start with a product that will fill the hair full of moisture (better word balance the porosity). Then apply a straightening product with strong hold, like a gelee. Apply properly- section the hair into small sections (yes it will take time). Then apply a defrizz product from midshaft through the ends. If your hair is straight begin with a product like a leave in conditioner, then apply a hold product like a spray gel, then from midshaft through the ends a defrizz product. Blow-dry your hair section by section and use hairspray on the sections while they are still heated to help hold the shape longer through the humidity.
Step 3

How do I work with my hair in extremely non-humid days? Start off with a product to get moisture into the hair. Then apply anti static or defrizz products. Then apply a hold product like spray gel. Expect to refresh the hair with a spray shine or moisture spray product through the day.
Step 4

How do I style my hair to defend against humidity? Curly hair on high humidity days, we all know will end up fuzzy & curly. So let it be curly- just start the day off with a lot of moisture based products in that hair (leave in conditioners). Be prepared through the day to touch the hair up with defrizz products. The higher the humidity and the more sensitive your hair, the more you will need to do this. If your hair is wavy or straight, you are lucky because it is a ponytail day for you. There are many ways a ponytail can be dressed up to look professional or just beautiful. However you will still need to add a strong hold wet styling product like a spray gel. Also be prepared to refresh mid-day with a little defrizz and hairspray.
Step 5

5. Know when it is coming and be prepared. Check this site out, the hairforecast.com- a wonderful sight that gives you the humidity forecast for your hair and your area of the country.

http://www.hairforecast.com/

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Schrlau said

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on 1/19/2009 HOMECARE- a shower cap could be your only resolve. Not a beauty statment, but the only thing to guard against a shower.

mark1967 said

on 1/15/2009 printed for wifey.

on 1/11/2009 I am sorry to hear about the flame thing & your hair, lol. Add a lot of "creme/ moisture based" products, this will help cut down on the static & frizz. Good luck there!

Thims said

on 1/11/2009 "Know the enemy- WHAT IS HUMIDITY?" LOL!

You people have no idea what it's like to have a frizzy bad hair day until you've walked in my shoes! My hair can easily conduct electricity! It's a wonder it hasn't just burst into flames on a whim!