The joys of summer unfortunately bring with it sweat and humidity: two things our hair hates . Heat , dryness and damage are the three main culprits of hair frizz. So, is it possible to get salon-smooth hair without spending hours maintaining it this summer? Luckily, yes.
TV hairstylist, Michael Douglas , talks us through the products you need in your haircare canon to combat frizz this summer. What are the main causes of frizzy hair? Despite our minds often jumping to external factors, Douglas notes that the main cause of frizz is actually down to styling. “You have about 120,000 strands of hair on your head,” he explains.
“If they’re all doing the same thing at the same time then your hair is frizz-free. But if 10-20% of those hairs are doing other things, it will look frizzy.” However, no matter how hard we try, the environment often plays a big part.
“Moisture is the enemy of all hairstyles and hair will go frizzy if any water or humidity comes into contact with it,” Douglas explains. “Moisture is in the atmosphere all the time, so using a styling product that prevents moisture from penetrating the hair is integral.” What step in the haircare routine is most important for taming frizz? Contrary to popular belief that it’s all in the shampoo, the most important step in maintaining frizz is in the styling, Douglas says.
“Making all the strands of hair do the same thing at the same time is what reduces frizz,” he explains, “And you do this at the st.
