Frizz No 'Mo

Wednesdays are usually reserved for trend watching, but alas, I was feeling uninspired.

Know what always leaves me inspired though?

Hair.

Particularly of the non-frizzy variety. A while back, some sweet readers asked my “southern girl” advice on getting smooth locks during the sweltering months. It’s definitely a challenge no matter where you live, but I think the South and coastal areas are a bit more challenging than, let’s say, Ohio.

I say this because I have a family friend in Ohio who told me that it was 78 degrees there yesterday. (She also offered up her basement for the summer, so Tamara, if you’re reading – sign me up!)

It was 104 here with 72% humidity.

(Insert squeals of delight.)

Let’s pause for a brief aside, shall we? I probably haven’t had a decent hair day in …I dunno, a week? You see, my dear co-workers and I haven’t had A/C since last Wednesday in our office. LAST. WEDNESDAY. So our office feels/smells like an Amazonian rainforest mixed with the pleasant scent of a men’s locker room.

So right now, my hair resembles that of a Treasure Troll’s.

I’m sexy and I know it.

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Step One

But if you’re lucky enough to live in a place where the monster known as Humidity hasn’t reared its ugly head, read on.

I use approximately fifteen different shampoos and conditioners. Right now, I’m loving Pureology’s Hydrating shampoo and conditioner. Last week it was Victoria’s Secret Color Treating stuff. Next week, who knows? Only the good Lord and the cashier at Ulta.

Step Two

So I start with washing and conditioning. Afterward, I spritz it with Pureology’s Perfect4Platinum, which repairs split ends on color treated hair.

Step Three

Next, I use a nickel-sized amount of Chi Silk Infusion serum and brush it out with a detangling comb.

Step Four

I usually opt for a paddle brush or, if I have oodles of time (which never happens) Ill use a round brush.

The most crucial part of this whole process is a good dryer. You’ll want something with ionic technology and something that will get the job done in less time.

My baby and saving grace, the Chi Rocket Professional Dryer. It's not cheap (around $150), but well worth it. The above has a diffuser attached to it, but I don't use a diffuser.

Step Six

This is what my "after-drying" top knot looks like. My actual "top" is from Savoir-Faire : )

Finally, after she’s dry, I pull my hair into a top knot and let it sit for a few hours. I don’t know why this works on me, but it does. After I take the top knot out, it’s really soft and silky.  I never wash my hair in the morning. I always do it the night before because it really helps it lay better when it's had a few hours to "rest" after it has been washed.

Follow up with a curling iron or flat iron, if you so desire.

Be blessed (and frizz-free), lovelies-