Humidity-proof Your Hair

With frizz as your enemy, a little prep goes a long way. "The main cause of summer frizz is the change in water, humidity and the attack of the elements," says session stylist Ayo Laguda. "If you know you'll have problems the moment you step off the plane, think about deep conditioning your hair in advance." For a sleek, 'anti-humidity' style, "apply a straightening balm then blow-dry hair on a cool setting and finish with ceramic straighteners," says Ayo.

Wondering why your expertly coiffed hairstyle has dropped in record time?

Blame humidity, says Dominique Rohde, Creative Director of MOP. "Moisture in the air dampens hair causing your hairstyle to flop. It will also dilute any product you have in your hair, encouraging it to lose its hold," he warns. The solution? Look for products that contain anti-humectants which repel moisture and keep hair dry with volume and style, says Rohde.

The secret to holiday-proof volume? Always use styling products. "Clean hair alone will not hold volume," says hip hair stylist Zoe Irwin. To add stays-that-way-all-day 'oomph' to your hair, "apply a volumising mousse to the roots of your hair, then blow dry with a round brush and finish with a cold blast from your hairdryer to help set it," advises Zoe. To ensure your volume lasts, arm yourself with dry shampoo (try Klorane Dry Shampoo and a bristle brush. "Use the bristle brush to tease your roots if your volume drops throughout the day. The dry shampoo will help soak up moisture from your scalp and hold volume in the hair."