Bad hair days - what causes them and how to overcome them.
There’s nothing worse then a bad hair day. No matter what you do, you can’t seem to get your hair to behave. It’s like your hair has a mind of its own. How your hair looks plays a big part in how you feel and sets the tone for your whole day. Every time you have a conversation with someone, you become paranoid that they’re wondering when the last time was that you brushed your hair. No matter how much make up I put on or how cute my outfit is, all I can think about is “Wow, my hair looks like a rat’s nest!” All the Aqua Net in the world couldn’t tame that mess.
Weather can have a huge impact on how our hair behaves. When there are 30 mile per hour sustained winds outside, we can easily get that “finger in the light socket” look. When it’s sunny and 110 degrees outside, we sometimes look like we have melted in the sun. Flat, oily, frizzy hair is just not a good look for anyone. When its rainy and humid… well, the drowned rat look takes over, and an umbrella can’t really do much to keep that look away.
Hair and Humidity:
Humidity is everyone’s worst enemy. Nobody’s hair seems to fair well in humidity. Wet, hot, sticky moisture in the air causes fine straight hair to go limp and lifeless, while curly or wavy hair takes on a life of its own, becoming dried out and frizzy looking. Some people with wavy hair try to use a flat iron to straighten it; well, then it’s half frizzy and wavy and half straight and limp. It’s the worst of both worlds.
How do we overcome the humidity?
Using the right products for each hair type is a must! For fine hair that is a little chemically damaged, use a product to control the frizz but nothing too heavy. Fine hair is delicate. Using something too heavy will give a “need to be washed”, greasy look. For controlling the hair in humid weather, a product that gives the hair texture and hold is the best choice. This will help prevent the hair from becoming limp and lifeless.
For curly hair, again use a frizz control product but something a little heavier. People with curly hair usually have thicker and coarser textured hair and need the extra support. If your hair is curly but fine, then you need to use a product that is specifically for curly and fine hair. Curly, coarse hair can be extremely unruly in humid weather. I prefer a gel or wax based product for gaining control, because mousse will not give you enough control on those extra humid days. With hair that is chemically straightened or just flat ironed the same day, use a product to control frizz and another product specifically for straightening. This will give you some extra control, allowing your hair to last throughout the day. Humidity can be a challenge, but it’s a part of everyday life here in Florida. With these little tips, anyone can have a good hair day, even on a bad weather day.
Next week’s topic: How hormones affect your hair.
There’s nothing worse then a bad hair day. No matter what you do, you can’t seem to get your hair to behave. It’s like your hair has a mind of its own. How your hair looks plays a big part in how you feel and sets the tone for your whole day. Every time you have a conversation with someone, you become paranoid that they’re wondering when the last time was that you brushed your hair. No matter how much make up I put on or how cute my outfit is, all I can think about is “Wow, my hair looks like a rat’s nest!” All the Aqua Net in the world couldn’t tame that mess.
Weather can have a huge impact on how our hair behaves. When there are 30 mile per hour sustained winds outside, we can easily get that “finger in the light socket” look. When it’s sunny and 110 degrees outside, we sometimes look like we have melted in the sun. Flat, oily, frizzy hair is just not a good look for anyone. When its rainy and humid… well, the drowned rat look takes over, and an umbrella can’t really do much to keep that look away.
Hair and Humidity:
Humidity is everyone’s worst enemy. Nobody’s hair seems to fair well in humidity. Wet, hot, sticky moisture in the air causes fine straight hair to go limp and lifeless, while curly or wavy hair takes on a life of its own, becoming dried out and frizzy looking. Some people with wavy hair try to use a flat iron to straighten it; well, then it’s half frizzy and wavy and half straight and limp. It’s the worst of both worlds.
How do we overcome the humidity?
Using the right products for each hair type is a must! For fine hair that is a little chemically damaged, use a product to control the frizz but nothing too heavy. Fine hair is delicate. Using something too heavy will give a “need to be washed”, greasy look. For controlling the hair in humid weather, a product that gives the hair texture and hold is the best choice. This will help prevent the hair from becoming limp and lifeless.
For curly hair, again use a frizz control product but something a little heavier. People with curly hair usually have thicker and coarser textured hair and need the extra support. If your hair is curly but fine, then you need to use a product that is specifically for curly and fine hair. Curly, coarse hair can be extremely unruly in humid weather. I prefer a gel or wax based product for gaining control, because mousse will not give you enough control on those extra humid days. With hair that is chemically straightened or just flat ironed the same day, use a product to control frizz and another product specifically for straightening. This will give you some extra control, allowing your hair to last throughout the day. Humidity can be a challenge, but it’s a part of everyday life here in Florida. With these little tips, anyone can have a good hair day, even on a bad weather day.
Next week’s topic: How hormones affect your hair.
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