Real Talk: What Actually Works for Frizzy Hair

If you live anywhere near Bay Harbor Islands, you already get it. The humidity here has a personality of its own. Some mornings, I look in the mirror and my hair just laughs at me. It’s that kind of weather.

Hey, I’m Guy Ifrati, stylist at LAHH Salon. I spend my days helping people fight frizz, dryness, and those tiny flyaways that always seem to show up right before you leave the house. Let’s talk about what actually helps. No fake promises, just real things that work in our Florida climate.

1. Start in the Shower

Frizz doesn’t start when you dry your hair. It starts in the shower. The wrong shampoo can strip out your natural oils and make your hair desperate for moisture. That’s when it starts grabbing water from the air, which turns into puff and chaos.

• Use a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo that won’t dry out your scalp.
• Condition every single time. Look for ingredients like keratin or argan oil to help seal the cuticle.
• Once a week, treat your hair to a deep conditioning mask. Think of it like therapy for your strands.

We have several smoothing and repair products that make a real difference. You can check them out in our hair care collection.

2. Always Use Heat Protection

If I had a dollar for every time someone told me they skip heat protectant, I could buy everyone in Bay Harbor Islands a blow dryer. Heat protection isn’t optional. It’s your hair’s invisible armor that keeps it smooth and healthy, even after a round of styling.

Before you blow dry, straighten, or curl, spray on a lightweight protectant. When you’re drying, work in sections and aim the airflow down the hair shaft. It takes a little practice, but once you get used to it, your hair stays smoother and shinier without as much effort.

3. Treatments That Actually Repair

Frizz isn’t just about the weather. A lot of it comes from damage that’s built up over time. If your hair has been bleached, colored, or chemically treated, it probably needs some inner strength again. That’s where professional repair treatments come in.

At LAHH Salon, we offer custom Hair Color and Treatment services that rebuild the hair from within. These treatments don’t just coat your strands; they help your hair heal and hold moisture better. Regular visits can make a huge difference, especially if you’re tired of daily frizz battles.

4. Style Smart, Not Heavy

When frizz hits, most people pile on everything they own. Oils, creams, serums, sprays… all at once. Then they wonder why their hair feels greasy or flat. The truth is, less really is more here.

Here’s how I help clients choose the right products:

• Fine hair? Use a lightweight anti-frizz serum or a smoothing spray.
• Thick or curly hair? Go for a cream or oil that adds weight and control.

Once you’ve styled, try not to touch your hair too much. It’s tempting, I know. But the more you run your hands through it, the more friction you create. And that brings the frizz right back.

5. Florida Weather Isn’t Changing, So Work With It

Here in Bay Harbor Islands, the ocean air is both beautiful and brutal. Even the best blowout can puff up in minutes if you don’t seal it in. That’s why finishing sprays that fight humidity are a must. They keep your hair smooth without that sticky, stiff feeling.

Many of our clients come by for a Styling & Blow Dry session before heading out downtown or near the Bay Harbor Islands Branch Library. It’s a quick way to refresh your hair so it lasts through the weather, even on those warm, breezy nights.

6. A Quick Client Story

One of my regulars came in recently ready to give up on her curls. They’d turned from bouncy to puffy overnight. We did a smoothing mask and a light keratin treatment, then I showed her a few air-dry tricks to help her curls set naturally.

Now she messages me every week saying her hair finally feels like her again. Sometimes it’s not about controlling your texture, it’s about understanding what it needs to behave.

Here’s a Quick Recap

• Switch to sulfate-free shampoo and always condition.
• Use heat protection every time you style.
• Try professional repair treatments for long-term results.
• Choose lightweight styling products that match your hair type.
• Finish with an anti-humidity spray before heading outside.

Stick with these habits and you’ll start to notice your hair feeling softer, smoother, and easier to manage, even in our tropical air.

Need Help Finding the Right Routine?

If your hair’s been acting wild lately, come see us at LAHH Salon, 1090 Kane Concourse Unit B in Bay Harbor Islands. Call us at (305) 877-7706 or book an appointment online. We’ll talk about your hair goals and find a treatment that actually fits your lifestyle and the weather we live in.

We’ll help you fall back in love with your hair, one good hair day at a time.