Nasmati guide · Frizz
How to beat frizz in humid weather
Beirut summers, Dubai afternoons, a steamy bathroom: humidity is what turns a sleek blow-dry into frizz. These seven habits keep your hair smooth from morning to night.
Stop rubbing your hair with a towel
Rubbing roughs up the hair cuticle, and a rough cuticle is what frizz is. Squeeze and blot instead, or use an old cotton T-shirt.
Detangle gently, from the ends up
Start at the ends and work up to the roots. Tugging from the top snaps strands, and broken strands stick out as frizz.
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Heat damage makes hair porous, and porous hair drinks moisture from the air. A protectant before every blow-dry or hot tool keeps the surface smooth.
Seal it with a humidity shield
Mist an anti-frizz spray, then style with heat. The heat activates the shield around each strand so humidity cannot get in.
One slow pass beats five fast ones
Going over the same section again and again dries it out. Use smaller sections and one slow, even pass at the right heat.
Hands off during the day
Every time you run your fingers through your hair, you break the smooth finish. Tie it up loosely if you cannot stop touching it.
Sleep on satin, not cotton
Cotton pillowcases and tight hair ties cause friction all night. Satin lets hair glide, so you wake up smoother.