If you’re from where we’re from here in the Pacific Northwest (or anywhere like it), I bet you know what it’s like to get stuck in a muck with your curls untucked — aka, getting caught outside without an umbrella and it starts pouring rain. While a rained-on look is honestly super cute in my opinion, it can result in tangles, ruin a special hair day, or just be flat out irritating to deal with.
While you can’t control the weather, we can try our best to get our hair to cooperate with us at the very least.
My first and primary prevention recommendation when it comes to caring for curls in the rain is to prepare for rain - keep a scarf in your bag at all times, or an umbrella if possible. You could also keep a scrunchie to put your hair in a more protective hairstyle, like braids or a bun, if you get caught in the rain and want to cover your curls up just a little bit more. Of course, nobody is perfect and we are all bound to forget an important item as soon as we need it after carrying it around for ages, so don’t worry if this step is just unavoidable.
Another primary prevention technique is to prepare with products made to withstand the weather, such as humidity protectants & gels. A great trio for moisture, humidity protection, & hold is Jessicurl’s Too Sea! Extra Moisturizing Conditioner, Confident Coils Styling Solution, & Spiralicious Styling Gel. More on how these all work together to keep your curls protected from humid weather later.
Say you forget your headcover of choice and come home sopping wet - aftercare is now your best friend. At this point, you may as well hop in the shower and do your whole hair care routine, but if you’re not feeling it - totally fair, you just got rained on - it’s time to whip out your microfiber towel and your go to curly products, like Too Shea, Confident Coils, and Spiralicious. After a rainy day, using Too Shea! Extra Moisturizing Conditioner not only detangles, but provides protein structure and creates a moisture barrier. Confident Coils Styling Solution is perfect if you feel like your hair is more prone to frizz and may need a little extra help locking in moisture after getting wet. Finally, Spiralicious Styling Gel will keep your hair looking like nothing ever even happened after it dries. The lightweight, natural ingredients are perfect for keeping the structure of curls without leaving any residue or making hair feel tight like the average storebrand gel.
At the end of the day, your hair will recover from the rain and all will be perfect once again. So, don’t be afraid of a little rain - take it as an opportunity to refresh your curls!