Humidity doesn’t have to mean frizzy hair. Learn expert-backed tips and salon-tested techniques to keep your locks smooth all summer long.
The moment you step outside on a humid day, your perfectly styled hair decides it wants to audition for an ‘80s rock band.
Sound familiar?
Humidity is the ultimate frizz villain and it doesn’t care how long you spent with your flat iron that morning. At Blonde Faith Salon, our expert stylists work with every hair type imaginable and we’ve seen (and tamed) it all, so let’s talk about why humidity wrecks your style and what you can do about it.
Why Does Humidity Cause Your Hair to Frizz?
Frizz happens when dry or damaged hair absorbs excess moisture from the air, causing the hair shaft to swell and the cuticle to lift. If you have high-porosity hair, your strands are primed to absorb moisture like a sponge. Low-porosity hair resists moisture but can still puff up when the dew point rises.
Not sure about your porosity? The stylists at Blonde Faith Salon can help you figure that out during a consultation. Knowing your hair type is the first step to fighting frizz with the right tools.
How Can You Build a Frizz-Proof Hair Care Routine?
Fighting frizz isn’t as simple as finding one magic product. You need a complete routine that keeps your hair hydrated from the inside out. When your hair is properly moisturized, it won’t go hunting for moisture in the humid air.
Shampoo and Conditioner
Sulfate-free shampoos are recommended for frizz-prone hair. Sulfates strip your hair of its natural oils, leaving the cuticle vulnerable to humidity. Follow up with a rich moisturizing conditioner and focus on your mid-lengths to ends, where your hair is oldest and most prone to damage.
At Blonde Faith Salon, we use and recommend professional-grade products from brands like Redken and Oribe. If you’re not sure whether your current products are helping or hurting, bring them to your next appointment and your stylist can take a look.
Pro tip from our chair: rinse with cool water at the end of your shower. It seals the cuticle and locks in moisture. It’s a small step, but it can make a big difference.
Deep Conditioning
If your at-home conditioner is the daily multivitamin, deep conditioning is the superfood smoothie. Treat your hair to a deep conditioning mask once a week (or bi-weekly for fine hair) to build up the moisture reserves that keep frizz at bay.
For more intensive hydration, try our Milbon Restorative Treatments. These treatments leave hair silky smooth and frizz-resistant for weeks at a time, and each one includes a take-home Weekly Booster so you can maintain your results between visits.
Leave-In Products
After washing, your styling products do the heavy lifting against humidity. Experiment with layering these products on damp hair:
- Leave-in conditioner: Your first line of defense. It seals in moisture and smooths the cuticle before you even pick up a styling tool.
- Anti-frizz serum or oil: A lightweight serum creates a barrier between your hair and the humid air. Avoid heavy oils if you have fine hair. They’ll weigh you down instead of helping.
- Heat protectant: If you’re blow-drying or using hot tools, this is mandatory. Heat damage raises the cuticle and makes your hair even more frizz-prone.
- Finishing spray with humidity resistance: Lock everything in with a lightweight finishing spray. Look for formulas that specifically mention humidity defense.
Not sure which products are right for your hair type? Our stylists love geeking out over product recommendations during your appointment — just ask!
What Styling Techniques Are Good Against Humidity?
All the products in the world won’t help if your styling technique is working against you. Here are a few expert-approved methods our team swears by.
Blow-Dry the Right Way
Always direct the airflow down the hair shaft (not against it). Blowing air upward roughs up the cuticle. Use a concentrator nozzle and work in sections from roots to ends. Finish each section with a blast of cool air to lock in smoothness.
For curly and wavy hair types, swap the concentrator for a diffuser and use low heat to enhance your texture gently. Our hair care guide for every hair type has detailed routines for drying and styling based on your texture.
Embrace Protective and Low-Manipulation Styles
On the most intensely humid days, the best move might be to work with your hair instead of fighting it. Braids, buns, twists and sleek ponytails keep your hair less exposed to moisture in the air. A textured updo can look effortlessly chic while secretly being your smartest frizz-fighting strategy.
Keep Your Hands Off!
We know it’s tempting, but stop touching your hair. Every time you run your fingers through it, you disrupt the cuticle and transfer oils from your hands. Both of those things invite frizz. Style it, set it and let it be.
What Professional Salon Treatments Are Good for Fighting Frizz?
Professional treatments can take your frizz-fighting game to another level. Here’s what we offer at Blonde Faith Salon that our clients rave about during humid months.
Milbon Restorative Treatments
Our Milbon treatments can be customized to target your hair’s specific needs, whether that’s damage repair, frizz control or deep hydration. You’ll leave the salon with a polished blowout and a take-home booster that extends your results for four to six weeks. It’s one of the most effective ways to prep your hair for the humid months.
Keratin Treatments
Keratin treatments smooth the hair cuticle by infusing protein into the shaft, dramatically reducing frizz for months at a time. They’re especially effective for thick or coarse hair that seems to expand the moment humidity rises. One treatment can fight frizz for months.
Professional Deep Conditioning
We offer classic deep conditioning as well as Oribe’s Renewal Remedies Deep Conditioner. Both services can be added to your haircut or color appointment for a dose of ultra-nourishing ingredients in a salon-professional formula.
Say Farewell to Your Frizz
Humidity doesn’t have to ruin your hair. With the right knowledge, the right products and a little help from the pros, you can step outside on the most sweltering day and still feel like you just left the salon.
At Blonde Faith Salon, we’re passionate about helping every client feel confident and gorgeous year-round. Book your appointment today and let’s create a frizz-free future for your hair. Because life’s too short to spend it fighting with your flat iron every morning.
