Frizzy Hair Solutions in Humid Singapore

March 25, 2024

Ways to fight frizzy hair without heat

Singapore is so hot! By the way research shows suggests that the higher temperatures literally gets people hot and bothered. I’m Dr.TWL a dermatologist and I’m going to be sharing about how heat and humidity can affect your skin and hair. First up, frizzy hair can be due to chemical or heat related damage but high humidity levels can affect the cuticle microenvironment.

In short, frizzy hair can be due to

Humidity
Heat-chemically damaged hair
Dehydrated, brittle hair
Poor grooming

Here are my top ways on how to tame frizzy hair without heat or chemicals

Frizzy hair solutions

Step-wise detangling routine

Must have combs, brushes in every girl’s haircare routine

Wide tooth detangling comb for wet hair, great for applying conditioner evenly
Paddle brush for
- Massage
- Wet-dry hair detangling
- Blow-out
Drying methods
- Towel dry
- Hairdryer for scalp

It’s best to towel dry as much as possible in a humid country like Singapore, though I usually do a quick blow dry no longer than 3-5 minutes on the scalp and hair ends with a paddle brush just to add volume.

Which hairdryer should I use? Does the hairdryer brand make a difference?

All hairdryers are quite similar, so you don’t need to get a fancy one. But essentially you want to use the lowest heat setting. I find that ionic hairdryers don’t really make much of a difference, but ionic brushes work well for frizz, quick touch-ups.

Should I use hair gels or sprays?

The heat and humidity makes using styling products challenging and rather unsustainable. Not to say that most are laden with chemicals that are at least terrible for the environment and also potentially hazardous when it comes to inhalation risks etc. I also avoid hair gels because these tend to be too stiff and unnatural looking and also can damage hair. Rather I just use a hair oil to smoothen out, just a little bit will do. I have included my step by step hair care routine for frizzy hair, a method of detangling that minimises heat styIing needs, subscribe to my newsletter for weekly updates.

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DIY Hair Thickening Mask Recipes: Dermatologist Reviews Egg Yolk Hair Mask for Hair Regrowth

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Do DIY hair thickening masks work? I’m a dermatologist and I actually tried the DIY egg yolk hair mask when I was a teen.

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I’m a forty-year old dermatologist who can tell you a thing or two about hair, skin and nails. As a teen I experimented with many so-called DIY beauty hacks which turned out to be disastrous. Thankfully I did get over my trauma and became a dermatologist. So I am sharing them with you here, so you don’t have to repeat the same mistakes and along the way, hopefully learn some science.

FRIZZY, DRY HAIR HACKS?

Ask a Dermatologist: Beauty Cringe Alert!

Back when I was in medical school fussing over my frizz, I actually tried the DIY egg yolk hair mask once. VERDICT? It was horrible. My hair turned out greasy, sticky long after I shampooed it out – that isn’t the worst part. It STINKS. Guess I didn’t find out if it does in fact help with hair regrowth. Have you tried the egg yolk hair mask hack before?

Taming frizzy hair actually begins from the fundamentals, comb it! Wet hair may be fragile, but is also best detangled in that state. Use a wide toothed wooden comb on wet hair to minimise static and for painless detangling.

Go easy on heat treatments, they aren’t good for your hair shaft. Instead of heat or chemical rebonding, using ions in your hairstyler works for the average day to day hair grooming like this hair relaxing brush without heat. Brushes that infuse ions can help combat humidity.

THE SCIENCE: What’s in egg yolk that’s purportedly helpful for hair regrowth?

Egg yolk extracts are actually incorporated in the nutraceutical and cosmetic industry because of several properties:

Lipid rich
Antioxidant rich
Lubricant-emulsifying properties
Nutritional value: folate

The carotenoid rich egg yolk content may be helpful in combating age-related oxidative stress, as evidenced by studies involving dietary supplements, but there is no research available on topical application. From what I see, definitely not in the area of hair regrowth or hair loss. But is it possible that it can in fact help? Based on its physicochemical profile, there are many elements: lipid-rich, antioxidant content, appealing texture and overall nutritional value which suggest it will be effective in the cosmeceutical industry.

There is one major issue: it is an ingredient that must be appropriately extracted and preserved because it turns bad quickly (rotten eggs!) and also raw egg contact carries the risk of transmitting salmonella if ingested, besides being quite unappealing cosmetically.

My verdict? Get hair thickening masks that work and don’t smell.