No matter how much you love summer weather or tropical destinations, if your hair is prone to frizziness, humid weather can quickly lose its charm. Add dry strands and damage to the mix, and you’re likely struggling with out-of-control frizz!
We can’t control the humidity, but we can share our top tips for taming frizz in hot weather. Keep reading for the Neuma guide to replacing frustrating frizz with silky smooth locks, clean beauty style.
Clean Beauty Hair Care Tips: How to Manage Frizz and Humidity
Use a toxin-free shampoo and hydrating conditioner
When was the last time you read the ingredient list on the back of your shampoo and conditioner bottles? If you’re using a drugstore product, there’s a good chance your shampoo is contributing to your frizz.
That’s because many mainstream formulas are filled with synthetic fragrances and toxic ingredients that are known for drying out hair with each wash. The top ingredient to avoid is sulfate, but clean beauty formulas like ours go the extra mile by avoiding everything on our ‘come clean list.’ As a result, everything we make is:
- Synthetic Fragrance-Free
- Vegan
- Cruelty-Free
- Gluten-Free
- Soy-Free
- Free of 15 Toxic or Questionable Ingredients
- Free of Artificial Dyes or Colorants
- Prop 65 Compliant
In other words, we only work with ingredients that elevate–not impede–your hair goals!
For fighting frizz, take our Neu Moisture Shampoo and Neu Moisture Conditioner. This best-selling duo restores your hair’s moisture balance and smooths the surface of each strand, leaving it strong and soft to the touch.
While it may sound counterintuitive to add moisture to hair suffering from humidity, hydrated hair actually stands a better chance against humid conditions. Dry, thirsty strands are always looking to absorb moisture, even the water in the air! By giving your hair moisture with shampoo and conditioner, it won’t act as untameable in humid weather.
This simple switch may be all you need to kiss frizz goodbye once and for all!
Pro-tip: Although our shampoos are safe for everyday use, over-shampooing with other brands can also contribute to dryness. To target frizz, try reducing your washes to two times per week. The Re Neu Dry Shampoo can help keep things fresh between wash days.
Always apply leave-ins on wash days
If a leave-in conditioner or treatment isn’t part of your routine, you’re missing out on an easy shield against the perils of humidity. Every time you wash your hair, apply a few spritzes of your favorite clean beauty (AKA, toxin-free) leave-in!
For super dried-out strands, our Neu Moisture Instant Fix will repair and revitalize on the go. For hair suffering from damage, the Neu Repair Leave-In Treatment will nourish and revive with ongoing protection.
However, for a truly frizz-focused formula, the Neu Moisture Argan Oil will be your humidity BFF. It restores luster, enhances shine, and smoothens the cuticles on each strand to control flyaways.
Be intentional about hair drying (and reduce the heat!)
Another factor that contributes to frizz is hair drying, specifically hair drying with heat tools. As much as we love blow drying, it can make frizz-prone hair even frizzier.
Instead, try gently patting (not rubbing) your hair with a microfiber towel or soft cotton T-shirt. These materials reduce friction, which can cause frizz. To maintain your favorite style while air drying, jump ahead to our next step!
If you can’t skip the blow-dryer, a diffuser attachment on a low heat setting can also help keep your texture in check.
Embrace creams and gels, especially on curly hair
You can also reign in your frizz by experimenting with different styling products.
If you’re air drying, work some of our Neu Styling Air-Dry Shaper through damp strands. This zero-fuss formula enhances natural texture and adds body, soft control, and shine for effortless style. With less heat and more grip from the gel, you’ll notice a reduction in flyaways and frizz!
The Neu Styling Mousse can also give you the right amount of hold to tame your texture. It enhances natural curls and adds a nice lift at the root for extra volume, and it can be used for both heat drying and air drying.
Do you have natural waves, curls, and coils? The Neu Curl Perfecting Crème delivers a frizz-free finish to both air-dried and heat-dried hair. With extra shape, separation, and control, you can kiss bad summer hair days goodbye!
Add deep conditioning treatments to your routine
Another essential step in an anti-frizz hair routine is a hair mask. Using one just once a week will change the humidity game!
Our top clean beauty choice is our award-winning Neu Moisture Masque. This ultra-rich treatment is all about smoothening and softening dry hair, but it also enhances shine and helps heal heat damage.
This one doesn’t take up too much time, either. Simply leave it on for two minutes after every shampoo!
If you think your frizz is caused by heat or color damage, you can also turn to our Neu Repair Treatment Masque for equally nourishing results.
Create an anti-frizz nighttime routine
Is your frizz worse in the morning? Tossing and turning on hot summer nights can definitely contribute to flyaways.
That’s why silk and satin pillowcases are trending all over social media! They reduce frizz-inducing friction and absorb far less of your hair’s moisture than cotton pillowcases. Even better, they’re also known for improving skin health.
If you have longer hair, you can also prevent morning frizz by styling your hair in loose braids or buns before sleep. The less hair you expose to your pillow, the better! This also helps with detangling, which means less brushing and less frizz in the morning.
Don’t forget to trim regularly
Finally, our last recommendation is simple: trim your hair more often. Split ends can make frizz more noticeable, while healthy ends help your hair look smoother and more polished. Aim for every 6-8 weeks!
Keep us posted on your Neuma-powered anti-frizz results! We love hearing how clean beauty helps you achieve your hair goals, so reach us anytime on Instagram (@neumabeauty) and TikTok (@neumabeauty).
See you there!