Yes, it's scorching, but the sudden heat dome doesn’t have to wreak havoc on your hair. Below, hair experts share their tips for eliminating frizz, plus products for frizzy hair that actually work.
There are four main culprits behind frizzy tresses: humidity, dryness, genetics, and damage. Samantha explains that hair is hygroscopic and in humid weather, there is an increased concentration of water molecules in the air. “As hair absorbs excess moisture, the hair shaft begins to swell and become frizzy.”
In the same vein, frizz can also be triggered by dry hair. According to Tom, hair lacking moisture will “fluff up” to search for it in the surrounding environment. In extremely hot or windy conditions – when moisture is stripped from the hair cuticle – this is why your hair becomes frizzy. Finding your hair has gotten frizzier over time? Dryness is responsible for this, too.
Then there is genetics. If your hair naturally grows in waves, curls or coils, it’s more susceptible to frizz. As Samantha puts it, “these hair types have a more uneven cuticle surface, which allows moisture to penetrate and disrupt the hair’s smooth structure.” Similarly, where hair has been damaged she says the cuticle becomes porous and more susceptible to excess moisture absorption, which leads to frizz.Whatever the cause of your frizz, good haircare can actually tame the puff.
If your hair is quite coarse, both Tom and Samantha also recommend nourishing natural oils as these “create a protective barrier that reduces moisture absorption from the environment.” Bond-building technology like Olaplex’s patented Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate is widely considered the gold standard in repairing damage, but to avoid it altogether? Don’t neglect your wider hair regimen.
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