Rain, Wind, and Bad Hair Days: UK Stylists Share Their Top Hacks for Weather-Proof Hair

As heavy rain and strong winds sweep across the UK this week, hair stylist Danielle Louise on Fresha, the top rated booking platform for salons and spa’s – are sharing her best advice for looking after your hair when the weather turns wet.

From frizz control to quick fixes when you get home, here’s what professionals recommend to stop the weather from wreaking havoc on your style.

Before You Step Out: Weather-Proofing Your Hair
Use a silicone-based serum: Helps create a protective barrier against humidity and keeps frizz at bay.

Switch to a braid or bun: Loose styles collapse quickly in the rain. A sleek bun or braid keeps things under control.

Don’t over-straighten: Rain plus straightened hair equals instant frizz. Instead, embrace your natural texture.

Invest in microfibre headscarves or silk wraps: These not only protect from moisture but stop breakage from wind whipping hair around.

Caught in the Rain? What Not To Do
Don’t rub with a towel: It roughens the cuticle and makes frizz worse.

Avoid blasting with hot tools straight away: Applying heat to damp hair can cause breakage and “steam damage”.

Skip heavy hairsprays: They mix with moisture and create sticky, crunchy hair.

When You Get Home: Recovery Hacks
Gently blot with a microfibre towel: Helps absorb moisture without frizz.

Apply leave-in conditioner or lightweight oil: Restores moisture balance after wind and rain strip it out.

Cold-shot with your hairdryer: Smooths cuticles back down and restores shine.

Refresh curls with a water + conditioner spritz: Reactivates curl products without starting from scratch.

Stylist Weather-Proof Favourites
Rain-Resistant Hairstyles: Slick ponytails, French braids, messy buns.

On-the-go Fix: Keep dry shampoo in your bag — it soaks up excess moisture and revives flat roots after a downpour.

Home Hack: If your hair smells damp after the rain, spritz with diluted essential oils (lavender or tea tree) mixed with water for a natural freshener.

Danielle Louise on the Fresha app say:

“Rain doesn’t just mess with how your hair looks, it changes how it feels, too. Humidity swells the hair shaft, which is why frizz and flatness are so common in wet weather. The key is prevention: style smart before you step out, and treat your hair gently when you get back in.”

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