Last summer, heat and humidity really fired up my frizzy hair. It’s as if it lay dormant all autumn and winter, until it unleashed, living its best flyaway life during spring and summer.
But this year, I’m prepared, arming myself with anti-frizz Haircare to add hydration, moisture and nourishment (aka sleekness and shine) to hair before summer hits.
Here’s what worked to smooth my frizzy hair during the summer months, already waiting patiently in my beach bag for sunny days ahead.
By Usha, Salon Stylist, Highpoint.
What's the best anti-frizz hydrating mask?
My pick is the Redken Frizz Dismiss Hair Mask — it provides nourishing, intensive moisture on all hair types and contains sustainably resourced Babassu Oil for advanced frizz control, really softening, detangling and hydrating hair that has really had it with the heat.
What are the best Moroccanoil products for frizz control?
The Moroccanoil frizz-control range covers each of them: Frizz Control Shampoo and Frizz Control Conditioner cleanse and nourish, Frizz Shield Spray is a heat-activated, anti-humidity spray that works even at 90% humidity, and Original Treatment oil finishes things off with all-day shine and frizz control.
What's the best nourishing frizz control cream?
The Wella Invigo Nutri Enrich Frizz Control Cream literally transforms hair through a Vitamin E and Goji Berry rich formulation, taming frizzy hair and flyaways even on severely damaged hair. The super creamy, emulsifying texture means no frizzy hair, dry hair or damaged hair is safe with this Leave-In Cream must-have.
What's the best leave-in cream for frizzy hair?
Ideal for curly hair, frizzy hair and flyaways, Eleven Australia Frizz Control is a Shaping Cream that is super lightweight, containing enriching nourishing and moisturising properties that smell soooo good. I use this as my last step on dry hair to define curls and control frizz, transforming manageable on frizzy hair and keeping curls and waves uniform and sleek.
What's the best anti-humidity frizz mask?
Unruly hair is instantly wrangled with Bondi Boost Anti Frizz Mask, a luxurious vegan Mask that restores moisture and nourishment in minutes. Ideal for all hair types, the creamy texture gently reduces and detangles dull locks, adding shine and taming frizz. I love to comb this through before tying hair back. Even frizzy hair is left smooth and sleek.
What's the best everyday anti-frizz hairspray?
My everyday go-to is the Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger Anti Frizz Hairspray — it not only keeps styles in place, but it also creates a protective shield against frizz and humidity. Containing KeraTriplex® technology and natural Awapuhi extract, this lightweight setting Anti Frizz Hairspray balances, moisturises and eliminates frizzy hair for the long-haul.
What's the best detangling duo for frizzy hair?
The KMS Tame Frizz Duo Pack is the ideal slow-burn for nixing flyaways - for days! It contains Shampoo and Conditioner that deeply cleanses and nourishes hair, sealing the hair cuticle and giving the hair a smooth, shiny appearance, without removing texture and volume. High in vitamin A and E, these Haircare essentials deeply moisturise and hydrate, leaving no heavy residue.
What's the best product for curly hair flyaways?
Ideal for everyday use, Kevin Murphy Killer.Curls Anti Frizz Defining Cream enhances and celebrates curly hair, detangling and smoothing the cuticle for frizz-free style. This antioxidant-rich formula gently activates and enhances natural curls, banishing frizzy hair for good. Easy to use and lightweight, you can apply and go with no need for Heat Styling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes frizzy hair in humid weather?
Humidity makes hair absorb moisture unevenly, causing the outer cuticle to swell and lift, which shows up as frizz and flyaways. Hair that's already dry, porous or damaged from heat or colour is especially prone to frizzing in humid or changeable weather.
What's the best first step for taming frizzy hair?
Start with a hydrating mask or leave-in treatment, since frizz control depends on hair being properly moisturised before styling. Follow with a smoothing cream, oil or anti-frizz spray to seal in that hydration and help block humidity throughout the day.
Can anti-frizz hairspray really stop humidity frizz?
Yes. Anti-frizz hairsprays containing humidity-resistant resins create a light barrier around each strand that helps block moisture from swelling the cuticle, keeping styles smoother for longer even in humid or wet weather.
Do curly and straight hair need different anti-frizz products?
Generally yes. Curly hair usually needs richer, cream-based anti-frizz products to define curls and add moisture, while straighter hair tends to do better with lighter sprays or serums that smooth without weighing hair down.
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