How to get great hair when it’s raining

The rain and I have a love-hate relationship. 

I love it when I’m curled up in bed under the blankets with no urgent need to leave and I can just listen to it as it hits the roof.

But I hate it if any part of my day involves stepping outside.

So I suppose it’s a bit more of hate, with a slither of love squeezed in there. I’m sorry rain, it’s not you- it’s my hair. My hair is a humidity hater, a wet weather write-off and a frizz ball at first fall. As soon as rain goes anywhere near it I’m dealing with flyaway strands, zero volume and something that’s neither curly nor straight, but an odd shaped mess.  

If only time stood still when it rained, then all my problems would be solved. But until I finish inventing and creating such a device where I control time, we’ll have to deal with what we’ve got. So put away your beanies and hats because I’m going to tell you how to get sexy strands, come rain, hail or storm.

Fix the fuzz

If you look like you’ve been electrocuted because of those evil tiny hairs that appear when it rains and start sticking up at all angles, hairspray is your weapon and this is how to use it: Grab an old makeup brush or toothbrush and spray the bristles with hairspray. Use the brush to gently comb down the sticking up strands while the hairspray is still wet. The smaller bristles and tiny gaps of the brush will ensure not a single hair is missed and the hairspray will help hold them down.

Get great volume

If you normally rely on your hairdryer to give your hair volume, then you’ll know that almost all is lost as soon as the rain reaches your hair. You can try to fix it once you reach your destination but unless you plan on taking a hairdryer with you everywhere I may have an easier solution. The Lady Jane Volume Styl’r will give you controllable volume that no amount of humidity or rain can budge. Simply set aside a section of your hair, slide in the Lady Jane Volume Styl’r and then place your hair back on top to get an instant lift.

Pick a product

If volume is the least of your problems, there are products available to help fight your poofy hair. Firstly, try swapping your regular hairspray for one with humidity protection, such as KMS California Hairstay Anti-Humidity Seal. The spray will act as a barrier between your hair and any moisture in the air. Alternatively, you could leave you hair damp and apply a gel to set your strands before they even have the chance to rebel. John Freida’s FRIZZ-EASE® Spiral Style® Curl-Defining Spray Gel is perfect for protecting curly or wavy hair from frizz and will last through the rainiest of days.

Embrace the braid

Most of us prefer to give in and wear our hair up in the wet weather, but even this can be a difficult task when your usually perfectly plump bun is a frizzy, floppy mess. So a great way to wear your hair up when it’s raining is to braid it. Braided hair will withstand rainy, windy weather and is one of the more versatile hairstyles. You can split your hair into sections to braid, try a flattering fishtail or braid only the problem areas, such as your fringe or shorter layers.

Is your hair temperamental in the rain? How do you wear your hair in wet weather?