How to Combat Autumn Humidity for Frizz-Free Hair Extensions

If you want to keep your hair extensions smooth, sleek, and frizz-free as the temperatures drop, you’re in the right place!

Autumn can bring unpredictable weather, from cool breezes to damp, humid days. These conditions can make it challenging to keep hair and extensions frizz-free. In this blog post, we’ll share our expert tips for maintaining hair and extension softness and reducing frizz.

Salon Quality Shampoo & Conditioner

Invest in a good leave-in conditioner.

After washing your hair, apply a high-quality leave-in conditioner to the mid-lengths and ends to add an extra layer of moisture and protection. Leave-in conditioners help seal the hair cuticle, which is essential for combating frizz in humid weather.

Product Recommendation: Dream Cocktail Leave-In Conditioner

Add a Hair Oil

Hair oil can be a game-changer for smoothing your extensions. It creates a protective barrier around each strand, reducing the effect of humidity on your hair and extensions. We recommend using a small amount and focusing on the mid-lengths and ends of your hair. Our hair extension specialist, stylist Brodie, explains why she loves the Frizz Vanishing Oil from Living Proof, “it’s good with anti-humidity, great for Autumn/Winter when the heating makes your hair dry and frizzy. It’s fast absorbing, so there is no oily feeling”

Product Recommendation: Frizz® Vanishing Oil Living Proof

Dry thoroughly before heading out.

One of the best ways to combat frizz and keep your extensions looking their best is to ensure they are completely dry before stepping outside. If your hair is damp, it can soak up moisture from the air, increasing frizz. We always recommend thoroughly drying your extensions, first concentrating on the root area until completely dry. Properly drying your extensions helps maintain their texture and longevity, keeping them smooth and polished.

For optimal results, gently towel-drying your extensions, using your fingers to work through any knots. Focus on drying the roots first. Once your hair is about 95% dry, use a Tangle Teezer to brush from the ends up, holding the hair with both hands for a smooth, polished finish.

Product Recommendation: GHD Helios Professional Hair Dryer in Plum

Stay mindful of styling tools.

Consistent heat styling can dehydrate hair, leaving it prone to frizz and breakage. To maintain a sleek look, choose tools with adjustable heat settings to suit your hair type. Also, always apply a high-quality heat protectant spray before styling. This extra layer of protection helps minimise damage, keeping your extensions smooth, shiny, and long-lasting.

Product Recommendation: GHD Bodyguard Heat Protect Spray

By following these tips and using the right products, you can enjoy beautiful, smooth extensions all season long. With a little extra care, your extensions will remain soft, shiny, and frizz-free no matter the weather.

Sarah Mckenna

Sarah McKenna is the founder of Vixen & Blush and The London Hair Lab. Sarah graduated as a research biochemist in 2005 and started a career within the pharmaceutical industry, before becoming a hair extensions expert. In 2010, Sarah gained insight into the hair extensions industry and could see that clients had a very poor value/quality proposition. At that time, poor-quality hair extensions were available, at prohibitively high prices. Sarah left her initial career and set out on a mission to improve the hair extensions industry in the UK, using her research and development skills.

Spending 3 years securing a high-quality and sustainable supply of human hair, Sarah then developed new products and fitting techniques to allow long-term refits of the same hair. In this way, Sarah was able to offer hair extensions services at a more affordable price to clients, while improving the quality of the service for her clients.

With Vixen & Blush starting in 2012 as a 1 chair salon in London, Sarah quickly grew the business to what it is today, a team of more than 20 hair professionals working together as London’s leading hair extensions specialists.