Making your hair style humidity-proof is a calculated task. Sure, the sun on your skin is alluring, but the balmy, warm weather we’ve all been manifesting has a downside. Suddenly, you look in the mirror, and your blowout has gone poof, literally. It seems humidity has come for your sleek strands once again.
So how can you keep your lengths looking luscious, despite elemental challenges? The truth is, I wasn’t entirely sure, either (until writing this, of course). My dense, coarser hair holds onto humidity like a sponge. In fact, on a recent trip to Florida, my blowout was undone within an hour of stepping outside, expanding in width and shrinking in length. And that’s not a coincidence, per the experts; in fact, it has everything to do with hair type. “Grey hair, chemically-treated hair, and naturally-textured hair are more prone to frizz,” pro hair stylist Travis Speck tells Vogue, noting these aforementioned hair types also skew dryer, craving more moisture.
Fellow pro hair stylist and colorist Madison Clifford agrees, further diving into what makes these hair types more susceptible to humidity. “Naturally textured hair tends to be more prone to frizz because the cuticle is already more open and uneven, which allows moisture from the air to enter more easily,” Clifford explains. “That said, any hair type can frizz if the cuticle is compromised—whether from color, heat styling, or environmental stress. Frizz is less about texture alone and more about the condition and porosity of the hair.”
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Another aspect to keep in mind is your hair’s porosity. “High porosity hair absorbs moisture quickly but can’t retain it well, so in humid environments it swells and frizzes almost immediately,” says Clifford. “Low porosity hair resists moisture, but once humidity penetrates, it can also disrupt the style.” Speck agrees, adding that while high versus low porosity doesn’t exclusively determine frizziness, there are also many clients that fall somewhere in the middle of the spectrum—and this is especially true, as Clifford notes, if hair is color-treated.
TLDR: the solution lies in a plan stocked with a lineup of hair cuticle-sealing salves. Below, everything you need to know about humidity-proofing your blowout, straight from the pros.
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Humidity-Proofing Starts With Shampoo
Keeping your hair silky smooth starts before you even begin styling. “Humidity resistance starts with the foundation,” says Clifford. “What you do in the shower sets the stage for how well your style holds.” She advises using a hydrating shampoo and conditioner, which helps to compact an uneven or compromised hair cuticle. That said, it’s also important not to overdo the frequency of your lather, rinse, and repeat. “Moisturizer is always key, but be careful not to over-shampoo your hair,” says Speck. “It will strip out the natural oils that your hair needs to stay healthy, look shiny, and feel its best.”
Plus, for those with more tightly textured hair, combing through conditioner while in the shower can help better distribute product from mid-lengths to ends; though, those with finer, more straight hair types should be mindful that this could cause breakage. When it comes to drying, an often overlooked element lies within your hair towel. “Swap traditional terry cloth towels for a microfiber towel to reduce friction and frizz before you even begin styling,” Clifford advises.
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