Well it is that time of the year again. You have summer, fall, winter and here in western Colorado, the wind season ie: Spring. I bet hairspray companies just sit there and rub their little sticky fingers together knowing they will be making some serious bank for the next month or so. Well, from me anyway. No lie, i go thru at least two bottles of hairspray monthly and that’s even in the non windy months. So for those of you looking for some simple ways to protect your mane from the gail force winds that we fondly refer to in Palisade as the million dollar breeze, here you are courtesy of Wikihow
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Pull your hair back to keep it from blowing around. Want a quick and easy way to keep your tresses in order on a windy day? Just put them up in a braid, ponytail, or bun.[1] With your most of your hair pulled back or pinned up, it will be much harder for the wind to snatch it up and blow it into your face.
Apply a strong-hold hairspray or gel to prevent flyaways. If you’re determined to keep your hair looking sleek and flawless, help it along with a bit of product. Spritz on some setting spray or work a styling gel through your locks to help hold them in place and prevent frizz when you step out into the elements.[5]
Try a slicked-back hairstyle if you have short hair. If your hair’s too short to pull back or pin up, but you still don’t want it blowing every which-way, a slicked-down look is a suave and stylish option. Comb your clean, conditioned hair, then rub a dime-sized amount of styling paste or gel into your hands. Pat your hair down with the product and let it sit for 15-20 seconds before running your hands through your hair to distribute it. Comb your hair straight back and then shape it along your natural part. Give it a blast of hairspray to keep it in place.[7]
Embrace the messy look by giving yourself tousled waves. If you feel like letting your hair fly free, go for it! The wind-tossed look works especially well if your hair is naturally wavy. If you don’t have your own waves, create some by curling a few vertical sections of your hair with a curling iron. Curl the sections of your hair in different directions to create a more random, natural look.[8]
Put on a hat to protect your hair from the elements. Hats do more than just keep your head warm. They can also protect your hair from a variety of damaging elements, including the sun and wind. Look for a hat you can easily tuck your hair into, like a slouchy beanie or a snood. You can also wrap your hair in a scarf or stick a bun or ponytail through the hole in the back of a baseball cap.
