How to Deal With Frizzy Hair on Humid Days

Humidity can wreak havoc on curly hair. While some people have frizzy hair year-round, people with curly hair often finds it mutates into frizzy hair on humid days. Even people with normally straight hair can experience frizz due to humidity. In general, frizzy hair can be difficult to control and looks unappealing. There are steps you can take to tame your frizzy hair and with proper care, it can appear smooth and controlled regardless of the humidity level outside.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Moisturizing shampoo
• Moisturizing conditioner
• Deep conditioner
• Wide-toothed comb
• Pomade or serum
• Olive oil
• Straightening iron
• 8 tsp. mayonnaise
• 2 eggs

1. Shampoo your hair with a moisturizing shampoo. Frizzy hair is often exacerbated by dryness, so it's imperative to keep your hair hydrated. For best results, use a moisturizing shampoo that is specially designed for frizzy hair.

2. Condition your hair after every shampoo. Conditioner will help to tame your hair. Opt for a moisturizing conditioner, since it will be heavier and weigh your hair down a bit more.

3. End your shower by rinsing your hair with cool water. Hot water leads to further dryness and frizz. Cool water helps to seal the hair cuticle, making your hair look smoother.

4. Use a deep conditioner on your hair once a week. This will deeply hydrate your hair and help seal hair cuticles. As a result, hair will be smoother and less unruly.

5. Comb your wet hair with a wide-toothed natural comb. The close, rough bristles on a hairbrush can aggravate frizz.

6. Apply a smoothing pomade or serum to your hair. Choose a product that is designed to smooth frizzy hair. The product will work best when applied to damp hair.

7. Try a home remedy for your frizzy hair. Make a hair mask with 8 teaspoons of mayonnaise and 2 eggs. Apply the mask to your hair and let it sit for half an hour. Rinse out thoroughly. You can also apply a few drops of olive oil to your hair to smooth it.

8. Let your hair air dry after a shower. Blowdrying your hair will exacerbate frizz. If you must blow dry your hair, use a hair diffuser that will distribute the heat more evenly.

9. Use a straightening iron to smooth flyaway hairs. Only do this when necessary, as straightening irons are damaging to hair.

Tips & Warnings

• Be gentle with your hair when it's wet as it is most vulnerable then.

• Avoid styling products with high alcohol content. These will dry your hair.