Humidity increases when temperatures rise, which can cause extra frizz for your ‘fro. It’s hard enough to control our natural summer hairstyles when it’s hot outside; add in a few days of intense heat and humidity, and we all know what happens…
What can keep our natural hair looking the way we want on humid days?
This article has the answers you’re looking for! The best products, techniques, and tricks for managing afro hair this summer. From pre-styling protection sprays to frizz-taming gels.
Understanding Humidity and Its Effects on Afro Hair
Humidity can significantly impact the health and vibrancy of our hair. As the weather changes, so does the moisture content in the air, affecting how our afro hair behaves.
Understanding humidity and its impact on natural hair care is vital to maintaining our hair healthy and manageable. Natural hair absorbs moisture in humid conditions, leading to frizz, tangling, and breakage. This can be especially frustrating when the hairstyle you had in mind does not want to cooperate!
Moisturizing Hair with Natural Oils and Butters
One way to keep your locks healthy and hydrated is by using natural oils and butters. These plant-based products have long been used for hair and skin care, and for a good reason.
They are rich in nutrients and fatty acids that nourish and penetrate the hair shaft, promoting growth and preventing breakage. There are countless options, each with unique benefits.
Look for nourishing products like jojoba oil, shea butter, argan oil and coconut oil. These oils are great for penetrating the hair shaft and providing long-lasting moisture.
Here you will find some of my favourite beauty products, including my favourite argan oil and leave-in conditioner!
Tips for Managing Frizz in High Humidity
Managing frizz in high humidity can feel like a never-ending battle, especially for those with naturally curly or wavy hair. However, a few tips can help combat the frizz and keep your hair looking its best.
- First and foremost, consider using natural hair care products specifically formulated for black hair. These products are designed to nourish and moisturize curly hair, giving it the strength it needs to withstand humidity.
- Another tip is to avoid using heat styling tools, as they can strip hair of natural oils and promote frizz. How many of us have tried but desperately failed at keeping straightened hair straight during the scorching heat of summer? I’ll put my hand up first!
- Finally, experiment with different hairstyles to find what works best for you. For example, bantu knots, knotless braids or even braid outs and twist outs. Though speaking from personal experience, having my afro out on really warm days just made the heat even more intolerable.
Wrapping Your Hair for Hydration Retention
Finding ways to retain moisture and prevent breakage has always been a top priority. Wrapping your hair for hydration retention is a simple and effective technique to help maintain humidity and to avoid tangling.
The process involves wrapping your hair tightly with a satin or silk scarf or bonnet before bed. The benefits of this technique include reduced frizz, less breakage, better length retention, and longer-lasting styles.
Conclusion
To summarize, managing frizz and hydrating afro hair in the summer can be difficult, but there is hope with the proper humidity hacks, find more about them at IfyBeauty!
Deep conditioning every two weeks, paying attention to the products you are using, avoiding heat styling, and making sure to use protective hairstyles are all ways to help keep your hair healthy.
When in doubt, always remember that hydration is critical- whether you are moisturizing your body or scalp. Lastly, don’t be afraid to experiment with different products and hairstyles until you find something that works best for your natural locks.
Ultimately finding something that works shouldn’t feel like a chore – it should feel like an experience that helps discover what makes you look and feel your best. Show your crown some love!
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