Humidity Playbook: Dew Point Tactics — Field Notes #2
Humidity Playbook: Dew Point Tactics — Field Notes #2. Here’s a field-tested path you can run for two or three wash days, then decide.
Products help, but technique matters more. Water, timing, and how you touch your hair affect frizz and definition more than brand names.
Steps
- Apply leave-in on soaking-wet hair
- Layer gel/foam; rake then scrunch
- Detangle with water + conditioner in sections
Toolkit
- Microfiber towel or T-shirt
- Hard-hold gel or mousse for humidity
- Chelating/clarifying shampoo (as needed)
- Satin/silk pillowcase or bonnet
- Deep conditioner/mask (monthly)
- Wide-tooth comb or flexible brush
“Balance humectants with film-formers when dew points rise.”
Example
For workouts: quick refresh—mist water + a touch of leave-in at the hairline and crown.
Care angle: clarify on a schedule that matches your products and water; deep condition monthly and adjust by how hair feels.
Porosity & Climate Notes
- Low porosity: lighter layers; avoid heavy oils
- High porosity: seal ends; more frequent masks
FAQ
How long to deep condition? 10–20 minutes under a cap is usually enough.
How often to clarify? When hair looks dull/limp or after heavy products/hard water exposure.
Log your routine for two wash days before changing anything—patterns emerge quickly.
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