THE PROBLEM
Dampness gives you a major case of the frizzies.
THE SOLUTION A salon-inspired blowout and style. The first step to good hair on a wet day starts in the shower. Use a weather-proofing shampoo and conditioner to combat frizz caused by humidity. Next, comb a cream serum through your strands to fight flyaways and add polish. Using a ceramic brush (it retains more heat), blow-dry your hair in sections, from root to tip. “Be sure to do this neatly and in smaller sections for best results,” says Alain Larivee, Canadian creative consultant for John Frieda. To properly seal the hair cuticle, which keeps it smoother longer, hold the nozzle down when blow-drying in the direction of hair growth. Going from day to night? Use a flatiron for sleek, shiny strands or hot rollers for big curls. Lock in your ’do with a moisture-barrier hairspray.
PRODUCTS WE LIKE JOHN FRIEDA WEATHER WORKS WEATHER-PROOFING SHAMPOO, $12; ALBERTO EUROPEAN WEATHER RESISTANT HAIRSPRAY, $5; LA COUPE SLEEK FINISH CREAM SHINE SERUM, $8
THE PROBLEM
Mornings at home are busier than rush hour.
THE SOLUTION An easy updo. Spending even two minutes on your tresses can have a big impact. Start by squeezing a dime-size amount of serum into your palms, rubbing your hands together and running it through dry hair. “It will help distribute the product evenly rather than in one spot,” suggests Larivee. Next, take a boar-hair flat brush and detangle your hair from the ends up (it will remove tangles fast rather than building them up at the ends) and smooth out any sleep souvenirs, such as cowlicks and knots. Brush your hair back and tie it into a ponytail at the nape of your neck; backcomb the ponytail, twist the ends and secure them around the base with bobby pins. “It’s a quick chignon that’s office-appropriate,” he says. Finish with a strong-hold hairspray to keep it all in place.
PRODUCTS WE LIKE NEXXUS SALON HAIR CARE VENEER SHINE SERUM SPRAY, $15; L’ORÉAL PARIS STUDIO DESIGN FINISHING SPRAY, $7
THE PROBLEM
Greasy roots weigh you down.
THE SOLUTION Wash less. Washing your hair less frequently can help regulate your oil-producing sebaceous glands. “Overactive glands can result from overstimulation,” says Larivee. If you’ve been washing your hair every day, try changing it to every other day, then two days in between and so on. “Wear your hair back in a braid or ponytail until your scalp adapts,” advises Larivee. Switching to a clarifying shampoo can also help. “It will remove oil, dirt and product buildup and prevent coloured hair from fading,” he says. If you can’t stand the feel of an oily scalp, try dry shampoo. “It has a clay-based formulation, which absorbs oil and gives your hair a bit of thickness and lift at the roots,” he says. Just spray it on greasy areas and brush it through well until it’s no longer visible.
PRODUCTS WE LIKE JOHN FRIEDA LUXURIOUS VOLUME FULL CLARITY PURIFYING SHAMPOO, $11; BATISTE ORIGINAL DRY SHAMPOO, $9
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