Help! My hair won't behave!

Question:

Hi GG, omgosh! I am attending a summer wedding at the end of July! I have my dress, but I wish I had more ideas as to what to do with my hair. The wedding is outdoors and in another state. Problem is the wedding is in a state that has a lot of humidity. I need some ideas on how to wear my hair so it won't fall flat from the weather. Please help!

Answer :
Hi P.W.

I get asked this question a lot, especially in the summer when there are more weddings than at any other time of the year. I am going to give you the same advice as I always give to my viewers "GO WITH THE FLOW".

Yes, GO WITH THE FLOW. Same advice for any hair type. 

Summer time is the time when the weather wreaks havoc on our tresses, mainly because of the extra humidity in the air, but also the effects of the heat. I always like to advise my readers to go natural during the warmer months. I don't mean the ol' wash and wear trick, what I mean is to experiment with a style that is going to let your locks be themselves.

For example, let's say your hair is naturally wavy with a bit of frizz and you like to straighten your hair with a flat iron.

When you are going to attend a special event, you  want to look great, but the weather is against you if you are subject to high humidity. My advice is this : rather than wearing your usual straight 'do, why not just wear a style that will actually encourage the true nature of your tresses. That way, you won't be stressing out every time a little curl pops up onto your forehead. 

If your hair is naturally stick straight,
wear a hairstyle that is sleek and super straight, easy, peazy. 

Likewise, if your hair has a tendency to wave or curl, max it out, by wearing a hairstyle that is curly. That way, when the moisture in the hair starts to build up, your hairstyle will only get better and better!

We've added a new category to our hairstyle gallery : Hairstyles by HAIR TYPE. Come take a peek at some really cute hairstyles that will have you beaming at your next formal event, (no matter what the weather!)

-hope this helps!
Toodles,
Gigi