sans extenstions

This summer I had my hair extensions (weave!) removed after wearing them almost full-time for several years. Summer is probably not the ideal time for a hair re-acclamation. The heat, humidity and frequent afternoon rain storms makes managing ones hair very challenging be it real or really from India.  I’ve also been going to the gym several days a week.  Once you add sweat to the list of hair factors, it’s no surprise my hair has been in a ponytail a lot this summer.  

Shortly after I arrived in DC for the summer I sought out my friend, perennial “Essence” magazine contributor and senior stylist at The Ted Gibson Salon  Adrin ‘Seven’ Washington to release my tresses. Well he did, and I was greeted by hair I had not seen in four months. It was healthy and full of body. However, after a few days of DC’s infamous humidity, I wanted my extensions back.   My hair was frizzy and the bounce was gone.   In my frustration, I opened a sample of PhytoSpecific Moisturizing Styling Balm that Adrin had given to me; at this point I would have tried anything. I discovered that it’s perfect for taming fly aways, because humidity + hair = frizz. My hair is also very dry and Phyto moisturizes it without being greasy or weighing my hair down.  

Summer '09 with extensions

So far I’ve found no product that can make curls conquer humidity. However, PhytoSpecific Moisturizing Styling Balm caused me not to give up on my hair.    When I am defeated by the curlers and rollers I can always go back to my ponytail. The styling balm smoothes my hair out evenly without the flakiness or stiffness of gel.   Before I head south for the fall semester, I will be stocking up on PhytoSpecific Moisturizing Styling Balm because it is not available in my college town.

Air kisses,

Professor Diva Mac
P.S. How  are you keeping keep your hair coiffed this summer ? 

For hair tips from Adrin check out his posts on LA Beauty Beat.