Hair Products for Hot Humid Weather
A big concern for me besides being eaten alive by mosquitoes while in Vietnam/Cambodia was; how will I keep my hair tamed in the ridiculously hot/humid weather? Granted my hair is very straight and rarely becomes unruly, I usually don't use products on a daily basis to style or treat my hair. But since I had not experienced such an extreme weather before, I wanted to make sure my locks would be protected and looking silky smooth. Here are the five products Sleekhair.com equipped me with to fare against the Southeast Asian heat (promo code for you below):
This conditioner is an Allure Best of Beauty Allure Winner and I can see (and feel why). After the first use, I immediately felt a difference with my hair; very smooth and shiny and felt so healthy and hydrated when I combed my fingers through my hair. I was really surprised at the results actually. My hair stayed like this through all-day exposure to the elements: heat, humidity, rain, free radicals. Definitely an improvement from my 18 hour flight and travel hair.
I 100% recommend this conditioner. It has a pleasant scent, perfectly creamy texture, and easy to use; yielding fantastic results.
What it is:
A revolutionary conditioner featuring the first new antifrizz technology in over 30 years.
What it does:
This formula weightlessly hydrates the hair, effectively blocks humidity, and enhances shine for truly sleek locks. Its key ingredient, PolyfluoroEster, creates an invisible shield on the hair to lock in moisture-proof smoothness and repel dirt and oil, so you can go longer between washes to break the frizz and damage cycle.
What else you need to know:
Developed for all hair types, sulfate- and silicone-free No Frizz Conditioner works best in conjunction with No Frizz Shampoo and stylers. For optimal results, treat your hair to the complete regimen—the longer you use the system, the more resistant the hair is to frizz-causing humidity. Living Proof No Frizz Conditioner is an Allure Best of Beauty Award Winner.
When I wanted to start using this leave in with my hair, I had used a standard conditioner prior to ensure that I could see the effects of the leave in product. I've experienced good results from using It's a 10 Ten Miracle Hair Mask; therefore I knew this wouldn't be different. I liked the easy to handle bottle and the product seamlessly sprayed into my hair. It fulfilled all 10 points below, and my hair looked shiny and smooth after being air dried as well as blow-dried (yay thermal protection)!
It's a 10 Ten - Miracle Leave In Product is an amazingly new product on the professional salon market that does 10 things instantly:
1.) Repairs dry damaged hair
2.) Adds shine
3.) Smoothes & controls frizz
4.) Seals & protects hair color
5.) Detangles
6.) Prevents split ends
7.) Stops hair breakage
8.) Creates Silkiness
9.) Enhances natural body
10.) Flat iron spray & thermal protector
It's a 10 Ten - Miracle Leave In Product is amazingly easy to use: Shampoo and condition hair, towel dry, spray product all over hair and comb through. Blow dry or style as desired.
For the family wedding that I attended, I needed to have long-lasting curls. I didn't need to maintain tight curls, just loose curls, but my hair tends to not hold curls very well. The cream did the job to not only hold my curls and give it a natural look, but also kept it frizz-free and added shine. I would like to try this on tighter curls.
I'm looking forward to using this when I have to do my own hair for photoshoots and want long-lasting curls.
What it is:
Allows curls to last all day so hair stays frizz-free and full of bounce and definition.
What it does:
Curl Karma literally transforms lifeless, droopy waves into perfectly defined, natural-looking swirls.
What else you need to know:
When coarse or frizzy hair Lightweight formula leaves hair feeling super soft and full of shine.
I already use Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Tri-Wheat Leave In Conditioner, and I love it. I was excited to use this argan oil and soy protein combo in Asia but unfortunately, the oil leaked out (thankfully into it's own plastic bag since I individually bagged certain products just in case they leaked) making it too messy to use while traveling. Therefore, I used it first thing when I came back. So Cal was experiencing an intense heat wave so I could still test out the product in that environment. I am now hooked on this styling treatment due to the immense shine after applying to wet or dry hair. I will use the oil for a deep moisture treatment by applying it to damp hair and wrapping with a cello cap, leaving it in for 20 minutes, then rinsing.
Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Renewal Nourishing Styling Treatment combines the strengthening benefits of Soy Protein with the reparative properties of the super antioxidant Argan Oil for results that are super moisturizing. One of the unique benefits of Argan Oil is its ability to absorb quickly into wet or dry hair, speeding up drying time while leaving hair looking polished and radiantly healthy.
Just a small amount of Soy Renewal provides deep moisture, restoring natural luster without adding extra weight or leaving behind any oily residue. Also speeds up drying time.
Easily absorbs into wet or dry hair. Smoothes and adds shine while controlling frizz Protects against heat, humidity and environmental stresses.
I used Sauvecita Pomade for the purpose of smoothing down fly away hairs because of the concentrated amount of baby hairs I have in the front. I also wanted to finish any hairstyle with a polished look which was achieved with this pomade. And what's great is you get the shine and not a greasy look. I have seen photos of pin-up inspired hairstyles using the pomade and it works perfectly! I need to try this pomade on curls or waves to see how it sculpts/holds form. I can't stop smelling it, it just reminds me of a refreshing, tropical getaway...I love it! This is the first time I used pomade in my hair and it worked for me. I also made the mistake of not spreading the pomade in my hands enough before applying and therefore got a big smudge on my hair, so note to self: fully spread pomade in between the palms of the hands before applying to hair.
What it is:
Suavecita Pomade was inspired by Suavecito Original Pomade, but was critiqued and tailored specifically for women. Suavecita is designed to be versatile in achieving any number of the following tasks:
Texturize Hair
Eliminate Fly Aways or Frizziness
Add Shine
Polish Curls & Waves
Sculpt & Hold Form
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FFF was not given monetary compensation but was given the products featured to publish this post, all opinions expressed are of my own.