17 Things To Protect Your Hair From Humidity

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23-03-2025

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Spring is upon us — and so is that frizz-causing humidity.
1. A Moroccanoil treatment made from the world-famous argan oil to help solve your ~hairy~ problems. It detangles, moisturizes, and fights frizz — so it basically does everything. Humidity doesn't stand a chance in the face of this ✨magical✨ product.
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Promising review: "This stuff is the key ingredient to stop frizzy hair. After shampooing, conditioning, and leave-in conditioner, I apply a dime-sized amount (my hair is above my shoulders) to the middle to the ends. I style my hair and go about my day. Even on really humid days, my hair doesn't have frizz anymore. It's a miracle product." — Chelsey
Get it from Amazon for $18 (available in three sizes).
2. A hair-finishing stick with natural plant-based ingredients to slick back those lil' flyaways and frizzy baby hairs in mere seconds. Just use this stick to brush the pesky hairs away without having to resort to those sticky, greasy-to-the-touch gels.
Promising review:"I'm in love with this product! I have super curly hair that loves to frizz and now I can let it air dry, put it in a bun with no more flyaways thank God! It really isn't crunchy at all and surprisingly it's not greasy at all which is perfect for me with the curly hair! You won't be sad you bought this!" — Karissa Chavez
Get it from Amazon for $6.99 (also available in packs of two and a comb style).
3. Or an edge control gel that Will. Not. Budge. This will sleek back those baby hairs without any of that crunch or flakes ruining your updo.
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BUT we want to add that no one should feel pressure to lay their edges, unless they way want to! Check out " Just A Friendly PSA That You Don't HAVE To Lay Your Edges Down If You Don't Wanna."
Promising review:"Hands-down! The best edge control I have ever used, and I have used a lot of them. Stayed all day! No flakes and non-greasy! And this one is not even the strongest in the line. Love this product!" — Mrs.Washington
Get it from Amazon for $4.92+ (available in four sizes and multipack options).
4. A Color Wow Dreamcoat anti-frizz hairspray to maintain those picture-perfect locks, despite the heat! This spray repels moisture to help stop humidity from impacting your hair, leaving it feeling smooth and silky. Just spray it liberally on damp, towel-dried hair, then blow dry it for the finishing touch! Thanks to this spray, your blowout will stay put all day long!
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Promising review: "I bought the travel size to try it out and see if it was a product I could use. I was blown away with the results. My hair is thick, dry, and has the tendency to get frizzy. In the first use after reading the instructions, I noticed a significant change! The longer I use it the more positives I see. I do not need to restyle as heavily from day to day. The humidity has no effect. My hair looks richer in color and healthier." — Shauna
5. Mane Club One Hit Wonder that has basically everything you need for a great hair day but won't cost you the price of 10 products. This baby is a 10-in-1 spray that'll detangle, take care of frizz and split ends, while also providing heat protection. That rising humidity is no match for this ~wonder~ product.
The formula contains ~cannabis sativa seed oil~, which works to moisturize and hydrate without adding a bunch of weight. It's a 10-in-1: it conditions, detangles, controls frizz, offers heat protection, boosts shine, prevents breakage, hydrates, smoothes, softens, and strengthens!
Mane Club is a California-based small biz that specializes in cruelty-free, vegan haircare products.
Check out how one user transforms their straight hair into waves using One Hit Wonder in this TikTok! And check out Buzzfeed writer Elizabeth Lilly's Mane Club 10-in-1 spray review for more deetz!
Promising review: " My hair gets very fluffy the second it detects a hint of humidity outside. I spray this in my hair after my shower and then give a quick mist before I leave for work, and my hair stays glossy and manageable all day. If this ever gets discontinued, I may just shave my head. It's that good." — Emma S.
Get it from Amazon for $9.95.
6. A styling mousse made with rose water and acai berry designed to help define your curls while leaving them soft to the touch. Say goodbye to the days of flakiness and crunch — this will keep frizz to the minimum despite those soaring temps!
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Thank God It's Natural is a Black woman-owned small biz based in Chicago, Illinois that specializes in hair products.
Promising review:"This is my favorite for my curly, 3a–3c, medium-coarse, very dry hair. This mousse makes my hair soft and bouncy and it holds the curl well. My hair does not get as dry and frizzy as it used to. This gets reactivated easily with the Curl Refresher Spray, and my curls last for days." — ShaniAZ
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
7. A Denman styling brush that will help sculpt and shape your perfect curls while detangling and reducing frizz. Hop out of the shower and run this brush through your hair to help ensure your curls are as defined as can be.
This is recommended for 2c–4c curls.
Promising review: " I'm mixed-race, and I have extremely coily hair. I love my corkscrews, but it does annoy me how much length I lose when they're extremely tight (esp. during ultra-humid days.) With this brush, I noticed an immediate slickness to my hair after washing it. The brush also evenly distributed my hair products right after washing (when my hair is still damp) to loosen + soften the curls while still retaining the spiral of the 'curl.' I also noticed the brush is causing far less breakage, and is easier to work through my hair during the untangling process. I would definitely recommend to my fellow curly-haired ladies!" — Melanie
Get it from Amazon for $25.95.
8. Mielle's (TikTok-famous) Rosemary Mint strengthening oil to be that magic lil' potion that'll stimulate your scalp and help promote hair growth straight from the root. Not only does it nourish your hair, but it smells like jojoba, rosemary, and mint! Help restore your curls despite the humidity and bring a ✨healthy shine✨ to your hair!
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, some researchers have found rosemary oil to be as effective at encouraging hair growth as Rogaine! And read more about how biotin could help with the fullness of hair at Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review: "This oil has brought my hair back to life. The Florida humidity is not a joke and it has helped to restore my frizzy curls back to curls the more I use it. I use it every few days on my scalp and ends, it is incredible! Best paired with the shampoo that is also just as incredible. I'm not going back to my old routine... this is staying in my weekly self care!!" — Miranda Hatman
Get it from Amazon for $9.46.
9. A L'Oréal moisturizing treatment if you want healthier-looking hair in eight seconds flat! Using water lamellar, this magic-in-a-bottle penetrates your locks to leave silky, smooth, and shiny hair with just one use! Just rinse it out after shampooing your hair, and watch as those frizzy strands get under control!
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Promising review: "This product leaves my hair silky and resistant to frizz in humidity. It helps define curls if you don't straighten your hair. If you use the product and straighten your hair on high heat (I do ~400 degrees) it's almost like a silk press. I've sent this product to other people and they loved it too. Highly highly recommend. I've been using it for a few years now and I actually can't live without it." — tiara
Promising review:"OMG!!! Most amazing hair treatment I've ever used in my entire life. Most hair masks weigh my hair down, but since this is water, it makes it SO soft and bouncy. I'm obsessed and will keep buying. Holy grail." — Natasha
Get it from Amazon for $10.97.
10. And L'Oréal's total hair repair leave-in conditioner because you deserve to have healthy-looking, shiny, luscious hair at all times, no matter what the weather forecast says. With the use of protein and almond oil, this lil' potion protects your beloved locks with heat protection so that you don't need to worry about breakage as you enjoy a day under the sun.
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Promising review:"My hair is badly damaged by heat and color, it's just a frizzy mess that only gets worse with the humidity outside. I am desperate to find a product that will smooth the frizz, soften, and not make my hair look greasy and unwashed. I think I have!! I found this and for the price, I had to give it a try. I washed my freshly-colored hair and worked this in well; it was instantly silky and shiny. The scent is lovely and light, and I didn't have frizzies from sleeping in the morning. My hair feels so soft!!!" — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $7.97.
11. An easy-to-use collagen-coating hair mask for anyone who wants a frizz-free, silky look without paying exorbitant salon prices. Just apply it to wet hair, leave it on for 5 minutes before washing it out, and say goodbye to the damaged look your hair has been sporting after years of abuse at the hands of bleach and flat irons.
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Promising review: "This is my second bottle! I love having this treatment apart of my routine, my hair is silky and smooth despite being in such a humid climate. I also love how cute the packaging is, which came in perfect condition!" — Allison
Promising review:"I have 4c hair and was looking for a protein treatment for my thin and fragile hair. I had recently used a product in my hair that had so much alcohol in it that it wreaked havoc on my hair, leaving it pretty damaged. I was skeptical about this product because I had never seen anyone with my hair type use it. Boy, was I wrong to doubt this product; it left my hair looking and feeling beautiful. I highly recommend it to anyone natural or with curly hair." — Therese-Claire
Get it from Amazon for $7.40.
12. An air-dry leave-in cream with coconut oil and shea butter so you can get those beautiful crunch-free curls without the use of a blow dryer or other heating tools! This cream will leave your curls looking smooth and silky without the risk of humidity ruining your perfect look!
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This cream helps define your natural texture and works best on those with wavy, curly, or coily hair!
Promising review: " I live in the Caribbean, and it is very humid — if I let my hair dry naturally it ends up frizzy. I have bought a lot of products to help me with my hair, and this one does it. To save time, I detangle my hair and put the product in my wet hair, and it's an all-day miracle." — Dinorah
Get it from Amazon for $7.97.
13. A bottle of Garnier Fructis leave-in conditioner to bring some hydration to your locks when that beach weather has completely dried it out. This conditioner uses keratin and argan oil which works together to leave your hair feeling as smooth as butter. Just apply this to dry or damp hair and enjoy moisturized silkiness even as the humid weather threatens to dry it out.
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According to reviewers, this product works for all hair types, from straight, fine hair to 4c curls.
Promising review: "This summer's heat and humidity left my hair a frizzy mess. I love Garnier products. My hair looks full, not greasy, but also not frizzy. I add a little more of the 'leave-in' conditioner and comb through my hair when needed." — Joan P
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $8.97.
14. Amika's anti-humidity spray you can spray on liberally before you go out to brave the heat. It'll help protect your precious locks from the glaring sun rays as it uses hydrolyzed keratin to repair and restore moisture, elasticity, luster, and smoothness. Don't let the humidity threaten your perfect waves as you spend the day lounging poolside.
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Promising review: "I have the thickest, frizziest, curly/wavy hair ever, and I spend so much time straightening it. I am also the biggest skeptic when I see products claiming 'anti-humidity.' THIS PRODUCT RIGHT HERE IS A GAME- CHANGER. I put it to the test a couple of weeks ago while on a beach trip and intentionally used it on the day we were going on a boat tour (it also happened to be the hottest, most humid day of our trip). Once the day was done, my hair looked almost the same as it did when I left the condo! This photo was taken [the review image on the left above] this afternoon after spending much of the day outside on a humid 90-degree (Georgia weather in May)." — Amanda
Get it from Amazon for $30.
15. A Ouidad heat and humidity gel so your curls can be protected even as you trapeze through Disney World in the height of Floridian heat! This gel firmly holds onto your curls without letting it frizz up like Monica's hair did in the Bahamas in that one episode of Friends.
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This product is suitable for all curl types!
Ouidad is BIPOC- and woman-founded!
Promising review:"I live in Florida, and the humidity is awful. I have naturally curly hair and after a couple of hours outside, my hair is nothing but frizz. I used this for the first time yesterday and I really wish I'd found this sooner! My curls stayed defined after hours outside, with the breeze blowing! By the end of the night there was some frizz but this product reduced it by 75%–80%. Even this morning it is less frizzy than just a few hours without it. I will be buying again!" — Amanda
Get it from Amazon for $10+ (available in three sizes).
16. Living Proof's de-frizzer spray for those whose hair has been through years and years of abuse from chemicals and curling irons. This spray will stop your hair from having a life of its own by controlling your frizz and bringing life back to those previously dry locks (which the humidity only seems to make worse).
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This product is great for all hair types, including medium and thick. Finer hair types should focus on applying mid-lengths to ends and *avoid* applying it directly at the roots.
Promising review:"I used this on several humid days. It was quite good at keeping my hair manageable. My hair is naturally curly, but humidity makes it unruly. This doesn't weigh the hair down or appear greasy. Nothing is going to work 100% for me, but this will come close." — Jean
Get it from Amazon for $33.
17. A deeply nourishing hair mask with aloe vera and castor oil — this product keeps your natural curls looking shiny throughout the day! Sometimes your hair requires just that extra lil' push to hydrate your locks after spending a whole day battling the rising humidity.
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