When your hair erupts into a full frizz frenzy, it’s tough to enjoy your day to the fullest. And with Labor Day marking the end of summer, there’s no time to spare. Each day of the long weekend must be commemorated with silky smooth strands, effortlessly shaped into your favorite style!
As a color enthusiast, you’ve already laid the right foundation by switching to science-backed formulas that preserve both color and texture. Now, it’s time to power through the final stretch of summer with a few tweaks to your routine, this time zeroing in on frizz. To make these tweaks even easier, we’re giving you a surprise discount — spin our wheel for a guaranteed win from 8/27/25 through 9/1/25!
Here are five ways to reduce summer frizz so you can finish the season on a high note.
Colorsafe Products for Reducing Hair Frizz this Labor Day
Don’t Skip Your Weekly Hair Mask Session
You probably know by now that routine conditioning treatments directly support hydration, texture, volume, damage reduction, and manageability. If that’s not a reason enough to add one to your routine, consider that hair masks also create a physical barrier against frizz.
Frizz is especially resilient in humid weather because your strands try to absorb the moisture from the air. The best way to prevent this? Ensure your hair is happily hydrated on its own, preventing it from seeking extra moisture—especially if your hair is damaged.
Enter our cult favorites for locking in lasting hydration: Moisture Masque and Cuticle Closer. The former focuses on softening brittle hair, while the latter seals and resurfaces the hair to specifically target frizz.
Use them up to two times per week for the rest of summer, and you’ll forget you ever felt frizzy in the first place.
Only Towel Dry With Microfiber Towels
Even though we’re all taught to towel dry hair after showering, if you’re noticing excess frizz, you might want to switch up your routine. Bath and terry cloth towels are inherently made from tougher textiles, so rubbing them on your hair can literally ‘rough up’ the strands. This leaves your hair wired in all the wrong directions!
Instead, gently squeeze wet hair into a microfiber towel, or even a t-shirt.
Apply Leave-In on Damp, Not Soaking, Hair
Did you know that freshly wet hair struggles to retain products? If you don’t feel like your leave-in conditioner is working its usual magic, try (microfiber) towel drying your hair more thoroughly before application. Even if it’s close to dry, this method will yield better results than spritzing conditioner on soaked strands.
For frizz that’s caused by humid weather or dry strands, use Essential Leave-In. For frizz triggered by damage or chemical processing, Baobab Recovery Treatment Spray will be your fav. For frizz that needs some gloss and shine to be tamed, follow your leave-in with Smooth Drops.
Swap Your Cotton Pillowcase for Satin or Silk
Like with towels, the material of a pillowcase heavily influences the appearance of the hair it comes into contact with. Reducing friction is the goal, so it’s best to avoid cotton—though commonly used for bedding, this material rubs harshly against strands, generating frizz you’ll struggle to tame all day long.
That’s why satin and silk pillowcases have recently surged in popularity. They help keep hair smooth and relaxed overnight, removing frizz-control from your morning to-do list.
Pro-tip: for extra overnight smoothing power, apply a small amount of Smooth Drops on dry hair right before bed, then tie it into a braid.
Finish Every Shower With a Dash of Cool Water
Nothing feels quite like a hot shower, but warm water naturally opens up the hair cuticle. And when cuticles stay open on dry hair, they’re essentially welcoming in heat, humidity, UV rays, sunscreen, salt, and many other contaminants—making frizz prevention extra challenging.
Luckily, there’s a quick fix: end every shower with a blast of cool or cold water. This instantly re-seals the cuticle, ensuring your hair feels smooth sailing all weekend long.
Thanks for spending your summer with Colorproof! Share your favorite color, style, product, or vibrance-boosting hair tip of the season with us by tagging us on Instagram and TikTok (@colorproofhair) with the hashtag #ColorproofHair.
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Colorproof
