Living in the south means many things: long hot summers, beaches, palm trees, and HUMIDITY. That one month out of the year where it is possible to straighten your hair without becoming a human fuzzball (December) is great, but what about the other 11 months?
After many, many, MANY years of trial and error (from rock hard curls to a frizz afro) I have finally found a routine that works for me to beat the heat. Hopefully it works for you too!
WASHING
To me, shampoo is shampoo is shampoo. I never really can tell a difference in my hair switching from one to another. Well, except Pantene ProV, because I'm allergic to it.... Anyway, just use whatever shampoo you prefer!
On to conditioner. This is where it all changed for me. MIX THEM!! Every time I wash my hair, I mix L'oreal Vive Pro ($5.97 @ Drugstores) with Organix Macadamia Oil Heal Mask ($5.74 @ Drugstores) (pictures courtesy of Google)
Just put both in your palm and swirl it around with your finger to mix them up!
When you're out of the shower, DO NOT BRUSH YOUR HAIR! That is the start of all frizz problems I have. I typically brush it before the shower so my drain doesn't clog up with hair. All curly headed people know exactly what that means!
Now it's time for a "relaxer". I use this term loosley because this product isn't a chemical relaxer, it just helps my curls be less kinky and out of control, and prevents flyaways. I use Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Relaxing Balm (~$20 from Ulta). I put this on the length of my hair, NOT roots. Putting it on your roots only causes more grease.
And finally, my lifesaver, Leave-In Conditioner!! I use Bed Head Ego Boost, which also helps prevent split ends (~$12 from Walmart). And do not be shy, load this product on! Bed Head is great because no matter how much you use, you will not get hard crunchy curls, like you would from a mousse.
Finally after towel drying and letting my hair air dry for a while, I use a blow dryer just at my roots for some lift. and Vwa-lah! Humidity defense!
Thanks guys!!
Just put both in your palm and swirl it around with your finger to mix them up!
When you're out of the shower, DO NOT BRUSH YOUR HAIR! That is the start of all frizz problems I have. I typically brush it before the shower so my drain doesn't clog up with hair. All curly headed people know exactly what that means!
Now it's time for a "relaxer". I use this term loosley because this product isn't a chemical relaxer, it just helps my curls be less kinky and out of control, and prevents flyaways. I use Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Relaxing Balm (~$20 from Ulta). I put this on the length of my hair, NOT roots. Putting it on your roots only causes more grease.
And finally, my lifesaver, Leave-In Conditioner!! I use Bed Head Ego Boost, which also helps prevent split ends (~$12 from Walmart). And do not be shy, load this product on! Bed Head is great because no matter how much you use, you will not get hard crunchy curls, like you would from a mousse.
Finally after towel drying and letting my hair air dry for a while, I use a blow dryer just at my roots for some lift. and Vwa-lah! Humidity defense!
Thanks guys!!
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