Summer Curls, Impossible? Think Again!
Hey there, gorgeous! Can we talk about summer for a minute? I mean, we're all here for those sunny vibes and longer days, but let's be real—if you've got curls, summer can feel like you're constantly battling Mother Nature herself! One second you're walking out the door feeling fabulous, and the next, humidity has turned your beautiful curls into a frizzy mess. Sound familiar?
But here's the thing, with just a few simple tweaks to your routine, your curls can thrive all summer long. Yes, even when it feels like you're living in a sauna! Let's dive into your hot-weather hair survival guide that'll have you feeling confident and gorgeous no matter what the weather throws your way.
Humidity
Humidity is basically just water hanging out in the air. When that muggy air rolls in, your curls try to soak it all up—and that's exactly what causes the puff and the frizz.
We've got the perfect solution: give your hair what it craves before the humidity gets its hands on it.
Here's how:
Start with serious hydration. Every single style should begin with clean, deeply conditioned hair. We’re talking about a moisture-rich deep conditioning treatment once a week or every other week—this is your secret weapon against frizz, and it's often omitted!
Next, lock it down. After you've applied your leave-in or curl cream, grab a gel, mousse, or foam to seal in all that moisture and create a protective barrier against humidity.
If you have fine hair that is easily weighed down, skip the butters and go for lighter, humidity-resistant gels, mousses, or foams. They'll give you amazing hold without weighing down your beautiful curls. And here's a pro tip—if you have high porosity hair, avoid anything loaded with glycerin as glycerin likes to pull water into the hair!
Summer Styling That Actually Works
Summer is a busy time, and not every summer day needs to be a full wash-and-go production. Sometimes it's just way too hot to deal with all that, and that's perfectly okay! Here's how to keep your curls looking stunning without all the fuss:
Refresh like a pro. Mix up some water, aloe vera juice, and a splash of your favorite leave-in in a spray bottle. This little miracle mix will revive your curls anytime they need a pick-me-up!
Embrace protective styles but nothing too tight. Pineapples, puffs, braids, buns—these aren't just cute, they're strategic! They help minimize frizz, reduce friction, and keep your curls off the back of your sweaty neck. Just remember to keep things loose—we want protection, not damage to our hair follicles.
Also, stop touching your curls. The more you play with them throughout the day, the more you're disrupting that curl pattern and inviting frizz to the party.
Hot Weather Wash Days: What's Different?
When the temperature rises and your scalp starts feeling the heat, you might need to rinse more often. But here's the thing—you don't always need to go full shampoo mode!
Try co-washing instead. Between regular shampoos, a gentle co-wash will cleanse without stripping away all that precious moisture your hair needs.
Clarify with intention. If you're layering on products, hitting the pool, or working up a sweat, then definitely treat yourself to a clarifying shampoo once a week to reset your locks.
Finish your wash with cool water to help tighten that cuticle layer and boost your natural shine.
And do not forget about your scalp! All that product buildup, sunscreen residue, and summer heat can lead to itchiness and irritation. A good scalp scrub or gentle exfoliating shampoo every now and then will keep things feeling fresh and clean.
