I’m a hairstylist – my tips for preventing frizzy curls this summer, including a lesson we can learn from Taylor Swift
A HAIRCARE expert has shared her five signature to maintain your curls during a heatwave.
She explained that you can still prevent frizz with a few DIY tricks, no matter your hair type.
Hairstylist Kira Byrd is the founder of the curly hair care website Curlcentric.com.
Each unique hair type has different needs to properly protect it from the sun.
Fine, kinky, and curly hair can all be affected differently by heat and humidity.
During a heatwave, your hair becomes instantly drier and more prone to frizz.
She shared helpful tips for how to maintain beautiful frizz-free curls all summer long.
1) Braids
If you’re new to styling out a braid look, a great entry-level style to keep your hair completely out of your face is the fishtail braid which works in fine, curly, or kinky hair.
For those with kinky or curly hair in knotless braids already, you can style these out using a braided bun technique.
This is a great protective style to shade the hair and scalp from any harmful UV rays.
2) Heatless hair
This year, heatless hair curlers have taken TikTok and the world by storm.
Now, people are grabbing for dressing gown ties, socks, and pretty much any household item that can hold the hair in place overnight.
3) Sunbathing styles
Braid crowns, top knots, and high ponytails are great protective hairstyles that decrease direct exposure to the sun, and it gives you the freedom to relax on a hot day.
Kira recommends avoiding styles that add extra hair around the face and neck as this can cause you to overheat.
4) Protective styles
A protective style is anything that keeps your hair away from the sun and the environment’s harmful effects.
You can keep your hair protected, clean and help retain moisture by wearing styles such as buns, braids, and cornrows.
5) ‘Bubble’ styles
Textured afro puff bubble ponies are just like the traditional ponytail but a little bit more fun.
Kira said that the bubble pony is a great way to keep all of your hair off of your body, especially for long-mid length styles.
Regardless of hair type, she declared that it’s important to protect your hair by using heat protectants, wearing hats or scarves, and avoiding prolonged sun exposure.