Summer weather can be rough on curls, coils, and textured hair. One minute your hair looks soft and defined… then humidity hits and suddenly it’s dry, puffy, and frizzy.

The good news? Fighting frizz isn’t about piling on heavy products. The key is making sure your hair is properly hydrated and protected before styling.

Here are a few simple ways to help keep your curls soft, hydrated, and defined all summer long.

1. Start With Moisture First

One of the biggest causes of frizz is dry hair trying to pull moisture from the air around it. When hair lacks hydration, humidity can cause the cuticle to swell and create that frizzy appearance.

That’s why your leave-in conditioner matters.

Using a lightweight leave-in helps hydrate the hair before applying styling products so your curls stay softer and more manageable throughout the day.

Our Rice Water Leave-In Conditioner was created to help:

• Hydrate without feeling heavy

• Soften dry curls and coils

• Help improve manageability

• Prep hair for styling products like gel

2. Apply Products on Damp Hair

Applying products to soaking wet or completely dry hair can sometimes make it harder to lock in moisture properly.

For many curl types, slightly damp hair works best because it allows products to distribute more evenly while helping maintain definition.

Try this order:

1. Leave-In Conditioner

2. Styling Gel

3. Air dry or diffuse

This layering method can help reduce frizz while keeping curls soft and defined.

3. Don’t Overload Your Hair With Too Many Products

Sometimes more products actually create more problems.

Heavy layering can lead to buildup, dullness, flakes, and hair that feels weighed down instead of moisturized.

Keeping your routine simple and consistent often works better than using too many products at once.

A lightweight leave-in paired with a defining gel is usually all many curls need for a soft, polished summer routine.

4. Seal In Hydration Before Going Outside

Humidity tends to affect dry hair the fastest.

Before heading out into the summer heat, make sure your curls are moisturized and styled properly so your hair has a better defense against moisture in the air.

Our favorite summer combination:

• Rice Water Leave-In Conditioner

• Reclaim Your Crown Flaxseed Gel

The leave-in helps hydrate while the flaxseed gel helps define and hold your style without the crunchy feeling many gels leave behind.

5. Avoid Touching Your Hair While It Dries

It’s tempting—but constantly touching your curls while they dry can create unnecessary frizz.

Once your products are applied:

• Let your curls set

• Avoid over-fluffing too early

• Allow your definition to fully dry before separating curls

This small habit can make a big difference in how smooth your style looks.

A Simple Summer Frizz Routine

Looking for an easy routine this summer?

Step 1:

Cleanse your hair and scalp

Step 2:

Apply Rice Water Leave-In Conditioner to damp hair

Step 3:

Apply Reclaim Your Crown Flaxseed Gel for definition and hold

Step 4:

Allow hair to air dry or diffuse

The result? Softer, more hydrated curls with less frizz and better definition.

Keep Your Crown Hydrated This Summer 👑

Summer curls need moisture, hydration, and the right styling routine—not heavy buildup.

If you’re looking for a lightweight way to help fight frizz while keeping your curls soft and manageable, our Rice Water Leave-In Conditioner pairs perfectly with our Flaxseed Gel for an easy summer routine.

Shop your summer curl essentials and keep your crown looking its best all season long.