Lock Your Look in Place No Matter What the Weather Brings
You wouldn’t be confident about a property staying upright if you don’t have the right foundation and the same rules apply when you are trying to find a way of making your hair look great whatever the weather or time of day.
Here are some tips and ideas to help you step out with confidence safe in the knowledge that your style is going to stay looking good throughout the day.
There is a look at how you can prepare your hair in advance, ways to keep it looking great on the big day itself, plus some tips on coping with different weather conditions.
Advanced planning
There are always great products like matte pomade to get you out of a tight fix and keep your hairstyle in place in an instant, but there are also some things you can do to help prepare your hair for a special event.
A good tip to remember is that some hairstylists recommend you wash your hair the day before a special event rather than on the day itself.
The secret behind this professional insight is that it’s often the case that your hair is more compliant when you wash your hair the day before, meaning your second-day hair will tend to hold your waves and curls a lot better and will feel less slippery if you have an updo.
Quick and easy way to build volume and texture
You might want to keep a can of dry shampoo to hand in your hairstyling kit as it is a simple but effective way to build the sort of volume and texture you are looking for without worrying about weighing your hair down too much.
Spray the dry shampoo all over your hair just before you start styling as this will help any waves to hold better and also helps to create some friction between your hair and a pin.
Take out the static
If you want a last-minute tip to keep any stray hairs spring up due to static, a good tip would be to use a dryer sheet.
Skim over your hair with the dryer sheet just a few minutes before you are ready to make your entrance and it will work wonders in taking out any static, plus it won’t be guilty of dragging your hair down, which could happen if you use too much product.
Whatever the weather
One of your biggest enemies when it comes to keeping your hair how you want it is the weather.
Rain could quickly give your hairstyle an unintended wet look if you get caught in a downpour, but if you are expecting wet weather or want to take precautions to prevent it spoiling your look there are a few useful strategies to use.
If you see that the forecast is suggesting rain it would be a good idea to keep a dry shampoo handy so that you can refresh the strands when you need to. Products like mousse, gel, and standard hairsprays should be used sparingly when rain is forecast, as these products could cause your hair to feel a bit sticky or stiff if it gets wet.
If you do get caught in the rain don’t panic, there is a way to reset your style with the minimum of fuss.
If your hair could be described as wavy and you manage to get caught in the rain, try applying a small amount of curl-reviving cream and then retwist the affected sections. A hand-dryer should dry your roots afterward and hopefully, you will be good to go after a quick reset.
The horrors of humidity
Heat can play havoc with your hairstyle but that pales into insignificance when you consider how high humidity can quickly ruin your style.
The big issue with humidity when it comes to your hairstyle is that your hair will soak up all of that excess moisture in the air and the subsequent result will be either a lifeless look or it frizzes out, neither a scenario that you really want.
The best way to deal with this problem is to keep your ends in good condition and mend them when necessary. A weekly protein mask should do the trick and you will need to coat every strand to get the protection you are looking for from the threat of humidity.
The good news is that there are hair products available and tricks you can use to tackle most problems, so you can stay looking great whatever the weather.
Kiera Finch is a hairdresser who has found a new hobby recently in the form of article writing. She writes for women’s lifestyle blogs and fashion blogs.
