How To Reduce Frizz When Humidity Attacks!

It's a fact, we hate frizz! and we would do anything in our power to tame this monster. In humid climates, it forgives no one. Sure, excessive heat, chemical and textured hair all contribute to wild unruly tendrils. Yet, the main culprit is moisture deficiency, created by high levels of humidity.

When you have frizzy hair, it gives the false idea that your hair may be damaged. This is not necessarily true, as you can have frizzy healthy hair. Keep in mind that, dryness, split ends and breakage compound frizz, making it a challenge to maintain moisture and smoothness.

There is no treatment in the world that gets rid of frizz permanently. However, most of us know about keratin and the wonderful thing it does to win the battle against frizz. It's the only treatment, so far, that smooths and straightens the hair  for up to 3 months. The treatment is a bit pricey, but it works!

If splurging on this treatment is not in your near future or you just don't want to part ways with your curls, then consider these economical frizz control alternatives:

Myrrhea by Rene Furterer

Gently smoothes hair and eliminates frizz with an innovative and effective combination of natural ingredients. Myrrh extract, a smoothing resin, instantly smoothes and controls rebellious volume while Avocado oil delivers intense hydration. This exclusive formula provides unruly hair with infinite smoothness, silkiness and shine.

Summer Hair by Fekkai

A lightweight smoothing cream enhanced with Oceanic Cooling Complex and made with sea kelp extracts. It hydrates parched summer locks while protecting against unwanted frizz and fly-aways. Leaves hair soft, shiny and more manageable.

Total Results Anti-Frizz Contouring Lotion & Defrizzer Gel by Matrix

It maximizes frizz prevention from the combination of jojoba oil and wheat starch. It also nourishes with wheat protein for perfect, shiny curls

Frizz Styling Spray by Living Proof

Formulated for fine to medium frizzy hair. No Frizz Straight Styling Spray is a quick-absorbing, weightless formula that eliminates frizz for a straight, shiny style with natural movement. No Frizz features PolyfluoroEster - the first new anti-frizz technology in 30 years to effectively block humidity for beautifully soft, silky, frizz-free hair. Works great on colored hair, too.

For better results and to reinforce frizz control, use the corresponding shampoo and conditioner. If you are going to spend your day sailing or in humid areas, by all means, prep your hair. How?

1. Choose a line that helps to control frizz (see above recommendations)
2. Shampoo your hair
3. Condition your hair
4. Apply anti-frizz leave-in treatment and style

When detangling your hair (dry or wet) use a wide tooth comb. Brushes will only create more frizz. Your fingers are a great tool, use them too!

To summarize, your hair (no matter what length or condition) only needs up to 4 products: A moisturizing shampoo, moisturizing conditioner, a leave-in anti-frizz treatment and an anti-frizz serum, after your blow-out ...That's it!!! 

Your friend and colorist,

Maria Arias 

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