Summer Hair Tips: Don't fear the frizzy hair fiascos

(NC)—Summer can be a challenge for the hair – and for some of us, it is a time just riddled with frizzy hair fiascos.

"Summer weather and the fact that we tend to spend more time outdoors in summer can impact the appearance, and behaviour of our hair," says John Donato, Infusium spokesperson and celebrity stylist. "With the products available to us today there is no reason to have to suffer with frizz or unmanageable hair, and yet 20% of Canadians tell us that this is their biggest hair problem."

So this summer, don't be one of the 45% of women who pull their hair back in a ponytail to hide a bad hair day. Identify the cause of your summer woes and find out how you can banish the frizzies:

• UV Rays: The summer sun's strong UV rays tend to dry out hair strands leaving them moisture deprived and dull. Prevention Tip: Help protect hair on a daily basis. Use shampoos and conditioners that are specially formulated to hydrate during days of hot summer sun, such as Infusium 23 Leave-In Treatment Heat Activated. Wear a sun hat when possible to help protect your colour, protect your hair from drying out – and protect your skin.

• High Humidity: Excess moisture in the air makes hair swell. As it absorbs the extra moisture, the hair expands creating a frizzy, unpolished look. Prevention Tip: Use products designed specifically to fight frizz on a daily basis, like Infusium 23 Frizz Control shampoo, conditioner and leave-in treatment. The advanced technology helps prevent bad hair days before they begin. Frizz control products help to smooth out hair and transform hair into shiny and manageable hair.

• Water Woes: Both salt water and chlorine can damage hair leaving it feeling dry, coarse, and brittle. Prevention Tip: Drench your hair with Infusium 23 Leave-In Treatment before you swim. Afterwards, always remember to rinse thoroughly with tap water.

• Dry Air: The parched days of summer can damage hair by depleting its vital moisture and leaving it dry, dull and brittle. Prevention Tip: Before blow drying and styling, apply an anti-frizz treatment to help keep hair smooth. Don't scrunch or fluff your hair when drying. Rather finger comb your hair when it's wet, then dry and style it with the dryer set on low heat. When you can, let your hair air dry.

- News Canada