A Terrific Tale
Forecast Says: Humid
Tress Management: Mugginess is no match for this smooth and simple style that begins with a blow-out and ends with some serious holding spray. Hair is pulled into a high ponytail and secured with an elastic. Divide the ponytail into four parts and flat-iron each section. Pearls, Iridesse, iridesse.com.
DIY Factor: Anyone with relatively straight hair can pull off this no-brainer ponytail.
Product Pick: Keep strands in their place with Redken Forceful 23 Super Strength Finishing Spray, $15.
The Big Bounce
Forecast Says: Sweltering temperatures
Tress management: A cumulus cloud of curls can beat the heat. To achieve fuzz-free ringlets, deep-condition hair, let it air-dry, then apply a cream or silicone-based styling aid to seal in moisture. Use a small-barreled curling iron to define and smooth each curl. Earrings, Gumuchian, gumuchian.com.
DIY Factor: With the right products, this big-hair look is a snap.
Product Pick: Bumble and Bumble Curl Conscious Calming Creme conditions and tames wayward ringlets without crunch, $26.
Side Way
Forecast Says: High winds
Tress Management: For a sideswept style that withstands gusty weather, opt for a contemporary knot. Prep damp hair with a curl-relaxing conditioner before blow-drying to the side. Pull hair into a low off-center ponytail, then twist to form a coil and pin under. Earrings, Gumuchian, gumuchian.com.
DIY Factor: If controlling your curls is hard work, this basic bun will be a battle best left for an expert.
Product Pick: Prep springy strands with Phyto Phytodéfrisant, a botanical relaxing balm (use on damp hair) that hydrates and smooths, $26.
Long Story
Forecast Says: Low clouds
Tress Management: Humidity can cause even the straightest of strands to frizz. The key to reining in flyaways is blow-drying with a round boar-bristle brush—best for smoothing out the hair cuticle and reducing unruliness. Apply a volumizing product from roots to ends, then section hair and flat-iron. Finish with an anti-humectant, which keeps moisture from penetrating. Headwrap, Jennifer Behr, jenniferbehr.com.
DIY Factor: If your blowout skills are on par with a pro’s, then go for it.
Product Pick: Blow Weather Girl predicts you’ll have sleek strands, thanks to its lightweight formulation applied post blow-dry, $22.
With a Twist
Forecast Says: Fog
Tress Management: A mane with nary a curl can go flat in misty conditions. Prevent locks from going limp with a high style that features two French twists meeting in the middle. Hair in the front is teased, then pulled back. Necklace, Roberto Coin, robertocoin.com.
DIY Factor: Teasing and twisting can be tricky, so leave this look to your stylist.
Product Pick: Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray is quick-drying and prevents frizz, $23.
On the Loose
Forecast Says: Hot and hazy
Tress Management: Wavy hair is famous for frizzing, especially in humid climates. Blotting locks dry with a towel is your first line of defense (don’t rub—it disrupts the cuticle, encouraging flyaways). If you blow-dry, use a diffuser and medium heat. Apply a silicone-based style lotion, then create full ringlets with a medium-barreled curling iron. Lightly loosen with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb. Headwrap, Jennifer Behr, jenniferbehr.com.
DIY Factor: If you’re handy with a curling iron, making waves is pretty easy.
Product Pick: For a polished finsh, try Sebastian Professional Taming Elixir, a smoothing serum, $16.95.
Piled High
Forecast Says: Passing showers
Tress Management: A little moisture in the air can actually help an artfully tousled updo retain its untamed texture; you’ll need a little product (bring on the mousse used post-blow-dry) to keep it from falling flat. Create curls with a medium-barreled iron, then toss your hair upside down for 30 seconds and spritz with a holding spray. Pull up and pin the ringlets in a random fashion, starting at the crown of the head. Then loosen the front pieces for a bit of volume. Earrings, A. Jaffe, ajaffe.com.
DIY Factor: Hire expert help to create this effortless look.
Product Pick: Get a lift from L’Oréal Paris Vive Pro Glossy Style Glossy Curls Mousse, a strong-hold stalwart, $4.99.
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