For those of us with curly hair, we know exactly what kind of effect high humidity can have on it. Without warning our hair can frizz up leaving us looking like one of those poodles in a dog show. This isn’t the best situation when we are headed out for a date or to a special function.
The truth is, high humidity can have a more serious effect on your body than just your hair. When the humidity is high you could suffer from heat stroke to an overgrowth of mold in your home. This is why, some folks who live in areas of the world that have higher than average humidity levels invest in a dehumidifier. Not only can it save you some annoying dust mite infestations, a device like this can do wonders for you hair too!
Why Does It Frizz
Before we get to the how, why don’t we cover the why. Scientifically, when hair comes in contact with the moisture, hydrogen bonds in your hair are formed between the molecules of water and the proteins in your hair. This will cause your hair to frizz.
Of course, why it happens isn’t as important to us and to the how to get rid of it or how to prevent it in the first place. We are all about prevention on Fashion and Style Police so we would like to start there.
No Hands Ma!
One of the worst things you can do when you are afraid of your hair getting frizzy is to keep touching it. The more interaction your hands have with your wet hair the more likely it will turn into a big mess. No matter how tempted you might be do your best to keep your hands off of you hair.
Dehumidify
As we mentioned earlier, a dehumidifier could do a great deal for the humidity in your home. Unfortunately, this help won’t reach outside the walls of your home, yet, once the frizz is tamed in your home, it will be much easier to handle when you head out for the night.
Beauty Products
If you have curly hair and live in an environment that boasts high humidity then you are very familiar with the fact that there are tons of products on the market that climate to combat the frizz the moment you get out of the shower. They can come in a wide array of prices and forms.
There are serums, foams, and gels that can help you keep the frizz at bay. Other ways you can use beauty products to prevent a frizzy head is to use a shampoo that has an anti frizz formula. This can battle the problem while you are in the shower.
Since we mentioned the shampoo, it is important to mention that keeping your hair well conditioned will do a great deal to help fight the frizz before it even sets in. Find a conditioner that is highly rated when it comes to preventing frizz and go from there.
Natural Remedies
While we love the beauty store, there is no denying that sometimes, the best remedy is the natural kind. Not only do natural aids tend to be cheaper they don’t add any more chemicals into our world. Let’s take a look at some natural items that claim to settle the frizz.
Apple Cider Vinegar
This product can be found at any grocery store for a fraction of what a frizz serum would cost. If you rinse your hair with apple cider vinegar you will find that your hair will not only be free of frizz, it will have a healthy shine as well.
Avocado and Olive Oil
If you take one ripe avocado with a tablespoon of olive oil, mash them together, you can create a natural mask for your hair that will rival anything on the shelves of the beauty shop. Just apply it to your hair after washing and let sit for up to an hour. Rinse and then condition so your hair doesn’t smell like guacamole. You’ll find the hydrating qualities of this natural mask to do a world of wonder for your frizz problem.
Coconut Oil
Known for its amazing beautifying qualities, coconut oil can also hydrate your hair and prevent frizz. In fact, if you find that your hair is frizzy, you can use a dab of coconut oil as a finishing product to create a smooth and shiny look.
Olive Oil and An Egg
Combine a raw egg with a tablespoon or two of olive oil and smother your hair in it before you wash it. Let it sit for an hour and then wash and rinse like usual. These two natural items are chock full of healthy fats and protein, which are needed to fight frizz.
Conclusion
Frizz is annoying and we need to always look our best. When we do we feel great about ourselves. If you have problems with frizz and humidity try a few of these tips we’ve mentioned. You’re hair will be happier for it.
Do you have any tips to share? Pls sound off in the comments section below.
Thanks for reading. Have a great day!
*Collaborative post.
That’s really interesting as to why our hair goes frizzy when it is humid! I love how versatile coconut oil is 🙂
Yes I love how versatile it is too. Thanks Helen.
Some really great tips here. My hair is nice and straight until I was it. Then it goes all over for a few days until it settles down. I could do with some of these products for it 🙂
Thanking you. Do check some of these products out.
Great tips here! My partner has hugely curly hair! I’ll pass this on to her! Thanks for sharing.
Oh pls do. Thanks.
Great tips! I guess I’m lucky that my hair doesn’t frizz, although it does just get lank and greasy instead!!
Thank you.
I have hair that is both curly and wavy and no matter how hard I try I can’t seem to get rid of the frizz. But I do touch my hair a lot so that is something that I definitely need to change! x
Yes Ana. Changing that may help x
These tips are so helpful as I learn to try and get a grip of my daughters hair which is dry and curly. I have very straight non dry hair so have no idea how to handle hers!
Glad you found the tips helpful.
I’ve found that the Aussie products work really well for my hair and help to control frizz.
Oh great.
As someone with dead straight hair this isn’t something I suffer with. It does go static though, especially when I wear a hat
Oh lucky you.
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I have to say I do love using coconut oil and it seems to do the trick. These shampoos look lovely btw
Laura x
Thanks Laura.
Really good tips – I love the natural avocado idea! I’ve fine hair and often only put conditioner on the ends but a good conditioner on the roots can help guard against frizz without weighing it down. Took me a while to find out!
Yes Nancy. Thanks for reading.
I’ve experienced this in Singapore and Thailand, but humidity isn’t a big issue for me where I live. Cold perhaps, humidity no! Great range of products.
Yes. Thank you.
I didnt realise there was so many products that can help, I nedd to try thee coconut nut oil on mine.
Yes you should try it.
My hair goes awful with humidity, I really need to try some of these products x
Yea try them.
Some great tips here – I didn’t know touching your hair makes it worse! I need to pay more attention to looking after my locks. Love the avocado tip!
Yes it is a fab tip.
Super post .Lijepo pises 😉
Thanks.
Wow! I never knew a dehumidifier could help with hair frizz!
Yea it does Dana.