Most sulfate-based shampoos will dry out your hair, which will only create more frizz when humidity strikes.
How often you deep condition will depend on your hair type. Fine, thin hair only needs to be deep conditioned about 1 time a week. Thick, curly hair can be conditioned 1-3 times a week. It never hurts to use deep conditioner! To make the deep conditioning treatment more effective, put a plastic shower cap over your hair and sit under a hooded dryer or aim heat from a blow dryer at your hair for 15 minutes.
For more curl protection, you can just comb the ends of your hair to detangle, rather than combing from root to end. This way, your hair will be knot-free while keeping your curls. It may be helpful to apply a leave-in conditioner to your hair before detangling it. Wide-tooth combs are good for all hair types, especially naturally curly hair, on humid days.
Towels can retain more moisture, which you want to avoid on humid days. If you have naturally curly or wavy hair, you can apply your styling products while your hair is still wet or partially dry. If you are using a curling iron, make sure your hair is entirely dry before you curl. You can let your hair air dry or use a diffuser to get rid of extra moisture.
For best results, make sure your hair is totally dry. Before you use these a curling iron, spray a light, even layer of heat-shielding spray over all of your hair. Exposure to heat styling tools can damage your hair over time. Don’t forget the inner layers!
For example, if you have thin hair you curled with a curling iron, you may only need a little serum and a spray of hairspray. For thick, kinky, tight curls, you may find using mousse, serum, gel, and hairspray all together keeps your curls in humidity. If your hair is naturally curly and you are not going to use a curling tool, for fine hair you can use a mousse first and then a curl cream or leave-in conditioner. For medium to thick or slightly coarse hair, use a gel or styling cream followed by an anti-frizz serum.
For best results, use anti-frizz or humidity prevention mousses. For naturally curly hair, you can apply mousse when your hair is wet or dry. You may find it easier to dampen your hair before application, so it’s easier to saturate your hair. If you are using a curling iron, apply your mousse before you create your curls, if you’d like.
All of these product options block out extra moisture because of their oily consistency. You can also use these products to touch up any spots throughout your day. Apply serum for both naturally curly hair and curls created with a curling iron. You can apply the serum when your hair is wet, partially dry, or dry.
As gel dries, it defends against moisture, so it is great to use on humid days. Gels with olive oil, flax seed, and aloe vera tend to work well with curly hair. If you are using a curling iron, you don’t need to use gel. However, you can run some gel through your hair after you curl it for a little hold. Make sure your gel is not water-based.
It is helpful to carry a small bottle of hairspray with you, in case you need extra hold throughout the day.
Experiment with different methods to see which you like best.
Add 1 braid on the side if you part your hair on the side, or try 2 braids if you part in the middle.
You can also spray a light dusting of hairspray over your hair for extra hold.
