Overcome the frizz of humidity with deeper moisturising haircare
Why Humidity Causes Frizzy Hair and How Moisturising Actually Helps
Anyone who battles frizzy hair knows humidity can feel like the enemy. But have you ever wondered why humidity causes frizz, and why—ironically—the solution is applying even more moisture?
What Causes Frizz in Humid Conditions?
Frizz happens when hair absorbs excess moisture from humid air. Hair strands are made mostly of keratin proteins, bound by delicate hydrogen bonds.
High humidity introduces additional water molecules, which disrupts these hydrogen bonds and causing the hair fibres to swell unevenly. This swelling lifts and separates the hair's protective outer cuticle layer, making strands appear rough, misaligned, and frizzy.
Why Adding Moisture Can Combat Frizz
It might seem counterintuitive to fight humidity-induced frizz by applying moisturising products, but the science supports it:
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Balances Internal Moisture
Hair that's internally dry or dehydrated is especially susceptible to absorbing moisture from the environment, acting like a sponge. Properly moisturised hair, however, won't crave external humidity, significantly reducing unwanted frizz. -
Smooths and Protects the Cuticle
Moisturising products smooth down the cuticle, sealing hair strands against environmental moisture. Ingredients like Manketti Oil and Babassu Oil, found in the GF Fabulosity Moisturising Conditioner, deliver deep hydration and form a natural protective barrier against humidity. -
Creates a Barrier to Humidity
Using products that create a protective barrier means hair stays smoother and shinier. The GF Fabulosity Hair and Scalp Recovery Elixir harnesses the power of Jojoba Oil and Rosehip Seed Oil, known for their ability to nourish and fortify the cuticle, thus resisting external moisture invasion.
How GF Fabulosity Ingredients Tackle Frizz
- Manketti Oil (Moisturising Conditioner): Deeply moisturises, strengthens dry and brittle hair, and helps smooth frizzy strands.
- Shea Nut Oil (Reviving Conditioner): Hydrates and smooths rough hair cuticles, providing a protective barrier against humidity without weighing hair down.
- Argan Oil & Rosehip Seed Oil (Hair and Scalp Recovery Elixir): Nourish and condition hair, repairing dryness and reinforcing the cuticle to lock in moisture and repel excess humidity.
- Acacia Collagen (Energising Conditioner): Moisturises and plumps hair fibres, reducing porosity and preventing unwanted moisture absorption from humid environments.
Practical Tips for Frizz-Free Hair in Humidity
- Before washing, use a nourishing hair mask such as GF Fabulosity Hair and Scalp Elixir to strengthen and repair the cuticle layer.
- Use GF Fabulosity moisturising conditioners as a co-wash on days you're not shampooing your hair to reinforce and maintain your hydration.
- Choose products containing naturally stable moisturising oils like Manketti Oil and Babassu Oil, which specifically address hair hydration and environmental protection.
Understanding how humidity affects hair and proactively moisturising to control its effects can transform how your hair looks and feels... even on the most humid days.
