When temperatures drop and the air gets drier, your hair has a hard time. Cold outside air, dry indoor heating and humid days can combine to create a major hair problem; frizz. Fortunately, there are ways to keep your locks smooth, shiny and healthy. Even in autumn and winter.
Tip 1: A moisturising shampoo and conditioner
In the cold months, your hair loses moisture quickly, making your hair more prone to frizz. Using good moisturising shampoo and conditioner will already protect your hair from frizz when you wash your hair. The Amika forget frizz anti-frizz shampoo and the Amika forget frizz anti-frizz conditioner are the ideal first steps in your routine against frizz. Thanks to Extended Humidity Shield Technology, a combination of smoothing molecules and time-release capsules, hair is nourished and protected from humidity for a long time. The formulas are also packed with oils that help condition, moisturise and add shine to the hair.
Tip 2: Dry your hair gently
Rough towels and rubbing your hair hard to dry it can cause your hair cuticles to open, which causes frizz. Instead, use a microfibre towel or an old cotton shirt to dry your hair with. Then gently squeeze the excess water out of your hair.
Tip 3: A leave-in conditioner
A leave-in conditioner forms an extra protective layer over your hair and prevents moisture from the air from penetrating your hair by keeping moisture in by itself. For the ultimate anti-frizz protection this autumn and winter, after the Amika anti-frizz shampoo and conditioner, also use the Amika frizz-me-not hydrating anti-frizz treatment. This treatment fights frizz for up to 72 hours.
Tip 4: Protect your hair from cold and friction
Hats and scarves are great to wear in the cold days, but unfortunately they can also cause static and frizzy hair. So choose accessories that don't cause too much friction. You can also protect your hair from friction at night. For example, sleep on a silk pillowcase, this reduces friction and keeps hair soft and shiny.
Tip 5: Avoid too much heat
Heat from straighteners, curling irons and blow dryers can actually dry out hair, which also exacerbates frizz. Try to limit heat with these tools to a few times a week. Still want to use a heat tool often now? Try the Evryday BRUSH, which is a heat brush that makes hair smooth, frizz-free and shiny. What makes this brush really unique is its MAK technology, A synergy of M: macadamia oil, A: argan oil, and K: keratin that nourishes your hair and makes it shine with every styling. Plus, the Ionic Technology provides an anti-static effect, smoothing your hair and keeping frizz at bay.
In addition, when using heat, always use heat protection. Such as Bio Silk Therapy a serum that not only protects against heat, but also strengthens, smooths and shines. Or the CHI Iron Guard Heat Protection Spray that protects the hair (can also be used on dry hair).
Tip 6: Pamper your hair regularly with a nourishing mask
During the cold months, your hair can get dry faster and is more fragile, which is why frizz appears more quickly. A deep nourishing hair mask is then essential to give back moisture and nourishment. The Olaplex Rich Hydration Mask, for example, is a fine mask to use for hair that needs frizz control. The mask deeply nourishes the hair, leaving it supple, shiny and soft.
Tip 7: Protect your hair from moisture with Color Wow Dream Coat
Even after following all the previous steps, rainy days can still cause frizz, but that's where Color Wow Dream Coat is the perfect solution. This popular spray puts a thin layer around your hair that repels moisture; the water stays on the hair, so to speak. The spray is activated by heat, so blow-dry/style your hair after application. While using heat, the micro-droplets will form a protective layer that will smooth the hair and act as a mackintosh for your hair.
