How to Tame Frizzy Curly Hair During the Summer
Summer brings sunshine, beach days, and patio nights—but for curly hair, it also brings humidity, frizz, and dryness. The good news? With the right routine and products, you can keep your curls healthy, hydrated, and beautifully defined all season long.
Why Does Curly Hair Get Frizzy in the Summer?
Curly hair is naturally drier than straight hair because your scalp’s natural oils have a harder time traveling down the curl pattern. Add heat, humidity, chlorine, salt water, and UV rays, and your curls can quickly become dehydrated and frizzy.
1. Start with a Moisturizing Shampoo & Conditioner
Hydration is the foundation of healthy curls. Choose sulfate-free, moisturizing formulas that gently cleanse without stripping your hair’s natural oils.
Look for ingredients like:
Shea butter
Aloe vera
Coconut oil
Argan oil
Glycerin (great for balanced humidity)
2. Never Skip Leave-In Conditioner
A leave-in conditioner provides lasting moisture, helps detangle, and creates a barrier against humidity. Apply it to soaking wet hair for the best curl definition.
3. Lock In Moisture with a Curl Cream
Curl creams enhance your natural curl pattern while reducing frizz and keeping your hair soft. Scrunch it into damp hair and let your curls do the work.
4. Seal Everything with a Gel
If humidity is your biggest enemy, don’t skip gel. A lightweight or medium-hold gel creates a protective cast around each curl, helping them stay defined all day. Once your hair is completely dry, gently scrunch out the cast for soft, touchable curls.
5. Protect Your Hair from the Sun
Just like your skin, your hair needs UV protection. Long hours in the sun can dry out curls and fade colour.
Protect your curls by:
Wearing a wide-brimmed hat
Using UV-protecting hair products
Rinsing your hair after swimming
Applying a lightweight hair oil to the ends
6. Deep Condition Weekly
Treat your curls to a nourishing hair mask once a week to replenish moisture lost from the heat, sun, chlorine, and saltwater.
7. Sleep Smart
Protect your curls overnight by sleeping on a satin or silk pillowcase or wearing a satin bonnet. This reduces friction, prevents frizz, and helps your curls last longer between wash days.
Our Favourite Summer Curl Products
Some salon favourites for keeping curls healthy all summer include:
Pureology Smooth Perfection or L’Oreal Curl Expression (moisturizing and frizz control shampoos and conditioners)
L’Oreal Curl Expression Rich Masque (weekly deep conditioning mask)
Pureology Color Fanatic 21 Spray (leave-in conditioner and UV protectant spray)
L’Oreal Tecni Art Flex Curl Bounce (curl-defining cream)
L’Oreal Curl Expression Cream in Jelly (humidity-resistant gel)
L’Oreal Liss Unlimited Primrose Oil (lightweight hair oil)
Ask your stylist which products are best suited to your curl type and lifestyle.
Final Thoughts
Frizz isn’t something you have to fight—it’s simply a sign your curls are asking for moisture and protection. By focusing on hydration, using the right styling products, and protecting your hair from the summer elements, your curls can stay soft, shiny, and beautifully defined all season long.
Need help finding the perfect curl routine? Visit Xcentric Hair Studio, and our stylists will create a customized plan to help you embrace your natural curls all summer long.