Summer on the hair, the anti-crisp makeup

The summer heat, humidity, and sweat can turn even the best hairstyle into a frizzy mess. Hair stylist Van Hong shares professional techniques he uses to help clients maintain smooth, shiny hair throughout the day. These methods focus on preventing frizz caused by environmental factors and ensuring hairstyles remain intact under challenging conditions. Van Hong recommends using a thermal protector and a boar bristle brush to detangle and smooth hair while blow-drying with an ionic dryer. This type of dryer uses negative ions to speed up drying time and improve hair health by smoothing the cuticle. After styling, finish with a finishing spray followed by a light layer of anti-humidity spray to create a protective barrier between the hair and moisture. Preventing frizz before it starts involves sealing the cuticle. Frizz begins when moisture enters the hair strands. Start with a smooth brushing using a round boar bristle brush and an ionic dryer to help seal the cuticle. When using hot tools such as a curling iron or flat iron, ensure they have ceramic heating elements instead of PTC heaters. Ceramic heaters warm the hair from the inside out, providing better adherence and helping to seal the cuticle. Finish with a light hold spray, then apply a light anti-humidity spray on top to create a protective layer. One of the most common mistakes during summer styling is using too much product in an attempt to keep the style in place, add volume, or prevent frizz. All this adds weight to the hair. As the product heats up and softens in the summer heat, it can cause the hairstyle to fall apart. Durable styles that withstand heat, travel, and outdoor events include braids or ponytails, which help maintain the hairstyle and minimize the effects of humidity. However, if attending an event where a more refined or formal look is desired, the recommendation is to use tools that create soft, natural waves that can easily be adjusted or kept casual. This look is popular because it's easy to achieve, perfect for summer, and maintains well in hot and humid conditions. Quick touch-up techniques to refresh hair in minutes include using a heated round brush to smooth out frizz caused by humidity after a thorough brushing. The new trend in styling tools includes innovative products such as the SilkiPro Straight from SharkNinja, a straightening iron designed for wet-to-dry use, which dries and straightens simultaneously, significantly reducing styling time. It features Intelligent CeramicHeat and RapidDry technologies, along with interchangeable combs that smooth during drying and shine during straightening, all with one device, ideal for curly, wavy, and textured hair to achieve silky results free from frizz. Dyson has released the new Supersonic Travel dryer for summer, designed to meet styling needs while traveling. It is more compact and lightweight, with smart voltage that adapts automatically to different countries. Key features include intelligent heat control, which measures air temperature up to 100 times per second, helping prevent extreme heat damage and maintaining healthy, shiny hair. It guarantees a reduction in frizz 2.5 times compared to other brands. The latest advanced styler from the brand, celebrating its 25th anniversary, is a new innovation in the market.