The arrival of spring brings with it a return to open-toed shoes, the switch to water-based moisturizers, and the urge to give winter-ravaged hair some serious TLC. But even after a trim and intense hydration treatment, as the temperatures and humidity levels rise, so does hair. Luckily, the newest crop of powerful products is more effective than ever at taming frizz and smoothing coarse ends.
Among the most innovative technologies is John Frieda’s Frizz Ease 10 Day Tamer, the closest thing you’ll find to a salon-style deep treatment at home; the 10-minute mask forms a barrier against humidity that lasts for more than a week. Bumble and Bumble’s Surf Infusion takes sometimes-drying texture spray to the next level with the addition of sheen-enhancing oils. Other top picks include Living Proof’s Nourishing Oil, made to mimic hair’s natural oil for breakthrough levels of smooth, shiny moisture without buildup, and Ouai’s Finishing Crème, a do-it-all last step that protects and softens strands with just a drop.
“The excess moisture in the air really does create excess frizz,” says New York City hairstylist Harry Josh, who explains that the battle for better hair starts in the shower. Rich shampoos and conditioners with a creamy texture create a smooth base for each strand. The minute you step out, Josh suggests working a humidity-proofing formula like John Frieda Frizz-Ease or Moroccanoil Treatment into the hair while it’s still sopping wet. “Once the air hits your hair, it starts to frizz—but if you apply the product quickly, it will keep the strands together as they dry.” Whether you blast it with the blowdryer or let it dry naturally, he also stresses the importance of keeping your hands out of your hair throughout the remainder of the day. “When you touch your hair, the follicles start to separate and it creates a halo of [fuzz].”
Josh may be a professional, but a quick look around theVogue offices this month has revealed a number of amateur experts in our midst. On any given week, Senior Market Editor Meredith Melling Burke switches between smooth blonde ringlets and slick pin-straight hair; and in spite of her naturally unruly texture, Social Editor Chloe Malle is rarely seen with a hair out of place en route to her nightly lineup of black tie galas and fashion parties.
According to Fashion Writer Chioma Nnadi, who prefers smooth, easy waves in the summertime, it all boils down to finding your own perfect frizz-fighting product mix. In the spirit of solidarity, we’ve asked a handful of glossy-haired staffers to share their precise recipes. Consider them a supplement to Josh’s arsenal of tricks. Suddenly the frizzcast is looking up.
Josh may be a professional, but a quick look around theVogue offices this month has revealed a number of amateur experts in our midst. On any given week, Senior Market Editor Meredith Melling Burke switches between smooth blonde ringlets and slick pin-straight hair; and in spite of her naturally unruly texture, Social Editor Chloe Malle is rarely seen with a hair out of place en route to her nightly lineup of black tie galas and fashion parties.
According to Fashion Writer Chioma Nnadi, who prefers smooth, easy waves in the summertime, it all boils down to finding your own perfect frizz-fighting product mix. In the spirit of solidarity, we’ve asked a handful of glossy-haired staffers to share their precise recipes. Consider them a supplement to Josh’s arsenal of tricks. Suddenly the frizzcast is looking up.
