The Definitive Guide to Frizz-Free Hair

With spring’s drizzle giving way to a balmy new summer humidity—your hair may suddenly have become the mouse to the thermostat’s cat. And while there’s something to be said for the power of occasionally embracing a little seasonal frizz—isn’t it a comfort to know you don’t have to? According to Manhattan-based stylist Tim Rogers, it’s possible to maintain smooth hair all summer. And, he says, you can start winning the battle against humidity in the shower. “Formulas designed to combat dryness will add weight to the hair to give it more control,” says Rogers. Using a mask or leave-in conditioner like Klorane’s olive-extract Leave-In treatment will act as a precautionary measure when the air’s moisture content soars.

Next, Rogers says avoiding any extra friction or heat will save strands from fraying. “Scrubbing your hair with a towel physically raises the cuticle—causing frizz.” Additional heat styling will also wear and degrade the hair over time. “If you can avoid it and air-dry instead, it will help you maintain the integrity of the hair.” (Sidenote: Using a blow-dryer with a concentrated nozzle may be the quickest route to making the cuticle lie as flat as possible, explains Rogers, but the long-term damage it does to the hair will ultimately create more frizz.)

Further insurance can be taken in the form of oils and silicone-based creams, like John Frieda Frizz Ease Beyond Smooth Frizz Immunity Primer, which will invisibly coat each strand’s surface for additional heft. And Living Proof’s innovative and weightless Nourishing Oil can be massaged into hair any time of the day to make it impenetrable to moisture from the air.

Once your hair is dry, Rogers recommends fashioning a neat pin-secured bun for your time spent outdoors to protect most of your hair from exposure to the elements. In the comfort of your home, office, car, or a café, you can let it down without so much as a dent from an elastic or humidity. Consider that frizz conquered.

 

 

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