Then it finally arrives... and immediately reminds us that every season has its own special way of keeping us humble - we step outside for approximately 17 seconds, and suddenly our hair has transformed into a tribute band for Hagrid.
Because while summer is great for patios, iced coffee, and pretending we'll "definitely spend more time outside," it's also absolute chaos for our hair. Humidity has one job, and apparently that job is making every strand on your head ignore years of styling, expensive products, and your personal wishes.
The sleek blowout you spent 30 minutes perfecting? Gone before you've
even backed out of the driveway. Your curls? They've formed a labour
union and are refusing to follow instructions.
If your hair has recently entered its feral era, don't panic. These are a few of my favourite frizz fighters that help convince my hair to behave... or at least fake it convincingly...
BKIND Leave-In Conditioning Serum - 90ml - $58
If your hair has been screaming for moisture louder than your garden in August, this leave-in serum is exactly what
it needs.
It's lightweight, packed with hemisqualane, repairing phytosterols and nourishing plant oils and somehow manages to smooth frizz, strengthen hair, define curls, add shine and protect against heat up to 450°F all at once.
And if all that isn't enough, it also helps restore softness, shine and manageability while keeping curls defined and colour looking fresh. And as an added bonus, the pear and green tea scent makes hair smell amazing!
Basically, it's the overachiever of the group while the rest of us are just trying to survive until September.
Available at spas and boutiques across Canada - you can locate one near you or buy online at bkind.com.
You know that moment when you leave the house looking fabulous and five minutes later your hair says, "Actually... no"?
This is for that.
One quick mist creates an invisible shield that helps keep frizz, flyaways and static from hijacking your style for up to 24 hours. The nourishing formula combines Monoi oil, coconut milk and vitamin E for softness and shine, while sunflower seed and jojoba help create a humidity-resistant barrier around each strand.
It also protects against UV rays and pollution because, apparently, our hair has more daily enemies than we realized. As an added bonus it has a coconut, vanilla and amber scent that gives me the summer vibe that I am here for in the Blanc Scent option - or if you prefer something more tropical it also comes in a Coconut Colada version.
Available at Shoppers Drug Mart and Chatters stores across Canada or online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca and chatters.ca
This serum is basically the friend who shows up with snacks, a charger, a first-aid kit and jumper cables.
Frizz? Covered.
Heat protection? Yep.
Detangling? Absolutely.
Shine? You got it!
A lightweight leave-in treatment smooths frizz, restores moisture, detangles, speeds up blow-drying, adds shine and protects against heat without leaving your hair looking like you accidentally deep-fried it.
It uses a combination of coconut oil and Cymbidium Orchid Oil to strengthen, hydrate and smooth even the most dramatic hair days without leaving behind greasy residue.
Some hair oils promise the world but leave you hanging - this one actually clocks in for work!
Available online at redavid.ca and amazon.ca.
This little gadget is for all those moments when your hair betrays you in public.
It's cordless, rechargeable, travel-friendly and smooths flyaways faster than you can say, "Was my hair seriously doing that all day?"
Ceramic heated bristles and ionic technology help tame frizz in minutes, making it perfect for your purse, desk drawer or glove compartment—because hair emergencies have absolutely no respect for your schedule.
Available at Walmart stores across Canada and online at walmart.ca and amazon.ca.
Summer is wonderful... but until my hair learns to agree at least these products will help keep the frizz under control and let me look like I have my life together... even if it's just from the shoulders up!
- Lisamarie -
