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How to humidity-proof your hair

By Garren Garren, of the Garren New York salon, has worked with Madonna, Gwen Stefani, and Sarah Jessica Parker. Never mind blowing and flatironing your hair in the summer. Easy waves look great as long as you have a good cut that works with your hair's natural texture. Then, calm frizz and enhance curls rather than fighting them. * Give products a chance. You buy a new face cream with the understanding that it will take some time before you see results. Stick with a new shampoo, conditioner, and styling product for a few weeks to see how your hair reacts. * Don't be a clean freak. Frizz looks worst when hair is dry; washing your hair less frequently will leave some natural oils and therefore reduce flyaways. As long as your hair isn't oily, you can get away with washing three times a week with a nourishing shampoo. On the other days, skip the shampoo and just rinse hair with water. * Set some conditions. To prevent flyaways, you need to condition your hair. But if you have fine hair, too much conditioner will weigh it down. Apply it only to the ...