Summer is finally in full swing and I wish I were more excited about it. As much as I love the warm weather and a bronzy tan, I can't stand the way my hair looks during this time of year. With the temperature and humidity rising, all I can expect is frizz, frizz and more FRIZZ! And let's face it: This is even more so the case for us curly chicas. Ugh, is there any way to beat the frizzes?
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I've been wearing a bun all week to avoid my hair from frizzing and poufing. There has to be a better solution, right? Luckily there is and they're called frizz-fighting hair products that can handle high temps, high humidity and keep your gorgeous 'do in place of course. Here, are some of my favorite picks for keeping frizz under control. Take my advice, girl, you're going to need these this summer!
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Switch your shampoo
Most shampoos can strip hair, leaving it drier and even more prone to frizz. Fight frizz in the shower with a sulfate-free formula that's going to cleanse, retain moisture and keep curls soft. Try WEN by Chaz Dean Cucumber Aloe Cleansing Conditioner ($32).
Moisturize
Look for a weightless conditioner that's going to deeply hydrate hair while also blocking out humidity. I love Living Proof No Frizz Conditioner ($24). It leaves my hair super soft and shiny every time.
Deep condition
Moisturizing conditioners are great for curly, frizz-prone hair because it helps keep hair as hydrated as possible. But in order to keep curls tamed, you have to make sure they're healthy and free from breakage. I suggest doing a deep conditioning treatment at least once a week to keep locks nourished and to fight off humidity. I'm obsessed with Carol's Daughter Cupuacu Anti-Frizz Smoothing Hair Mask ($32).
Define curls
Tame, hydrate and define curls with a leave-in conditioner or curl cream, like John Frieda Frizz-Ease Unwind Curls Calming Cream ($6). It keeps rizos looking awesome all day and won't cost you an arm and a leg!
Refresh curls
Humidity and bed hair is a pretty bad combination. Refresh curls with Ouidad Climate Control Frizz & Flyaway Fighter Taming Shine Spray ($22). It helps boost shine too!
Oil up
There's a reason why Argan oil is so popular–it smooths and moisturizes hair without leaving it weighed down or greasy. I especially love Josie Maran 100 % Pure Argan Oil Light ($48) for those, sticky summer days!
Keep your blow out intact
Blow drying hair during the summertime could seem like a completely pointless task, but it doesn't have to be. Use a heat-protective product that's going to protect your curls from heat-damage but calm frizz. Try L'Oréal Paris Advanced BOOST IT Blow Out Heatspray ($5). And a plus: It gives you long-lasting volume!
Finish up
Maintain that blowout by adding a little bit of Drybar The Chaser Shine Pomade ($28) to ends to help keep your sleek style in place.
