Struggling to get your hairstyle to hold this summer?

Hair dropping out of shape or frizzing in the sun? You're not alone, the heat and humidity pull the life out of a blow dry, and the waves you spent ages on drop out as soon as you step outside. Here's how to create volume and waves that actually last, even in summer. follow these steps for long lasting results.

Why moisture matters in the heat

It sounds backwards, but hot weather actually dries your hair out. The sun, the heat and the air all pull moisture from it, and dry hair is thirsty hair, so it grabs whatever moisture it can from the air around it. That's what leaves you with frizz and a style that slowly drops through the day.

Keeping your hair hydrated does the opposite. when it's already moisturised, it isn't reaching for moisture in the air, so it stays smoother and holds its shape for far longer. that's why every good style starts with prep.

Prep is Key

After detangling, spray into the hair Bumble & Bumble uv invisIble oil this gives your hair the moisture it needs. Color wow dream coat is a lifesaver in hot weather seals the hair creating a protective barrier against humidity. Don't skip products, even when you're in a rush.

Dry it completely

Your hair needs to be completely dry before you tong it. dry it off fully. Styling over any dampness is the quickest way to watch your waves fall out, especially in humidity, so take the extra few minutes here.

Top tip: use the cool shot on your hair dyer this will be much easier when the hair is cool to check if its fully dry.

Heat protect, then tong

Before any heat goes near your hair, protect it. i use color wow get in shape, which is a two-in-one heat protection, so it shields the hair and helps the style hold at the same time.

Set into your rollers while warm

This is the part that makes it last.

As soon as you have tonged a section, set it straight into the maene. volume rollers while it's still warm. The curl is at its most moveable when it's warm, so rolling it up now is what locks the shape in.

Let it cool in the rollers

Leave your hair to cool down in this shape. This is where it all happens. your hair sets as it cools, not while it's hot, so the longer you leave the maene. volume rollers in, the longer your style holds.

You can carry on getting ready while they do the work. they're also amazing for taking away, so you can pop them in your case and set your hair anywhere.

Release into long lasting waves

Once you're cool, gently unwind the rollers. Tousle through with your fingers, or run the everyday hairbrush through for a smoother, brushed out finish, and you're left with soft, voluminous waves that hold.

That's the whole method. prep, dry, protect, tong, set and cool. The cooling is the secret, and the maene. volume rollers are what make it effortless.

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