Some say your hair is only as good as the weather will allow it to be. If you’re in a humid area like Florida, you know exactly what this means. So we decided to look into the best cities for your hair. We looked at a list compiled by the ladies at Total Beauty and another one by the Farmer’s Almanac—each taking into account the amount of sunshine, heat, humidity, softness of water, etc.

10. El Paso, Texas – El Paso is incredibly sunny, rarely rainy and has very low relative humidity and the winters are rather mild.

9. Phoenix, Arizona – It has the lowest relative humidity percentage at 37% and is tied with Las Vegas for second most in annual sunshine percentage (85%).

8. Yuma, Arizona – It seems to never rain here. The average precipitation is 2.65 inches, only gets 17 rainy days per year, and it’s ranked first for sunshine with 90%. It’s also third least humid city in the US. However it gets incredibly hot!

7. Anchorage, Alaska – Weird, right? Yes it is incredibly cold but there’s soft water and very little wind and pollution which is very good for your hair.

6. Los Angeles, California – There’s a reason why all the celebs live here. There’s very little weather variation, little wind and practically no rain.

5. Las Vegas, Nevada – What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. What else stays put in Vegas? Your hairstyle thinks to very little rain (4.19 inches of rain per year) and sunshine 85% of the time.

4. San Francisco, California – While it does rain in San Francisco, it ranks first in least weather variety. It also has soft water and little wind.

3. Santa Barbara, California – Santa Barbara has very little pollution, very stable weather, and very little rain or wind—the perfect mix for a great hair day!

2. Honolulu, Hawaii – This hair is perfect for effortless, beachy hair thanks to clean air, soft water, and consistently warm weather.

1. San Diego, California – It’s hard to find anything wrong with this California city considering the weather is always sunny and comfortable. It’s also one of the 10 least rainy cities in the US. You stay classy, San Diego.

Here’s the Living Proof line of defense!

• 1. First and foremost, make sure you have your hairstylist use Living Proof’s No Frizz line when washing and styling your hair so it’s protected with our patented PolyfluoroEster technology. No Frizz coats each strand with a shield that blocks humidity without leaving an oily, greasy residue.

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    Tip #1: Always discuss an emergency “back up” hairstyle with your stylist so if it does rain you you won’t feel panicked or unprepared.

• • Tip #2: Updos are preferable on rainy days since any type of “damage” is less noticeable.  If you’re planning for an updo, wash your hair the day before the wedding rather than the day of the wedding. Just-washed hair is more difficult to style since there is less grip and tack.

• 2. Once your hair is styled, liberally spray the style with Living Proof Hold Flexible Hairspray. The more you layer it on, the stronger the hold. Make sure to have a bridesmaid keep a travel size Hold hairspray with her so you can touch-up later on during the night, particularly the time between the ceremony and the reception.

• • Tip: Your guests might also want to touch up their styles throughout the night. Offer No Frizz Restyling Spray and Hold Flexible Hairspray in the bathroom at your venue.

• 3. If you have enough time, order umbrellas in colors that match your wedding theme.  That way you’ll protect yourself, your wedding party, and turn a messy situation into a fun one!

More than anything make the best of a rainy situation and keep a smile on your face! A good attitude will keep the clouds at bay in any type of weather!

1. Our scientists had a kick out of Kate Beaton’s “Rosalind Franklin” (Franklin was best known for her role in the discovery of the structure of DNA) comic on her site, Hark, a vagrant.

2. The Stylelist posted a picture of Katherine Heigl’s less-than-stellar look at the London premiere of “The Killers.” This could have been a nice entry in our Hold Flexible Hairspray Facebook contest!

3. Talk about star-crossed lovers! This couple crossed paths 20 years before they got engaged!

4. Art is all around us—even in your hair. BellaSugar featured a gallery of 10 “mind-blowing” examples of hair art.

5. Can you rock these styles like a rockstar? This Elle Magazine gallery looks at some of the craziest “rock” styles out there.

So we want to know, why do you go to a salon? What’s your favorite part of the salon experience?

1. When using Full Thickening Cream, start with clean, damp hair.
   Squeeze a dime-sized amount of Full onto your fingertip. Once you dispense the correct amount, rub Full between your hands. (Reminder: Full is designed to provide thickness, not lift. So if you want to use a root lifter, you should apply that first.)
2. Spread it through your hair evenly, starting just beyond the roots and working down the hair shaft to the ends.
3. Use your fingers or a wide-toothed comb to make sure it’s evenly distributed throughout your hair.
4. After applying the product completely, we recommend using a round brush and a blow dryer to create a really full style.
   Starting at the roots, wind the round brush through your hair one section at a time, aiming the blow dryer under the brush to lift the hair as it dries. Gently pull the hair away from your head using slight tension to roll and thicken as you go.
5. Continue blow-drying small sections of hair until all your hair is dry and full.

Tip. Finding the right amount can take some experimentation. It is possible to use too much Full, so if your hair feels greasy, reduce the amount you’re using. If you don’t feel the thickening effects, increase the amount you’re using – a dime-sized amount at a time.

1. Wear a hat – yes, it’s an obvious one but wearing a hat made of a tightly woven material is an easy and stylish way to protect yourself from the sun. If you can get one that can shield the face, neck, head, and ears, you’re golden.
2. Scarves – the material may not be as thick as a hat’s but it is better than nothing. Also, wrapping a scarf around your ponytail is a sassy, bohemian look that’s very chic right now. Or you could go for the Audrey Hepburn look because that will never go out of style!
3. Condition your hair – if you feel that your hair is much more dry and brittle this time of year, it’s best to consider using the No Frizz Leave-In treatment once a week, especially if you swim frequently.

Keep in mind that the sun’s ray are at it’s strongest between 10am and 3pm so it’s best to limit direct exposure to sunlight especially during that period. Do you have tips of your own? Summer styles you’d like to share? Feel free to share all your tips and tricks!

UPDATE: Read Part I of this post here!

The Problem: You forgot to use your No Frizz styling product after your shampoo this morning. By the time you realize it, your hair is already dry and frizzy.

The Solution: To correct already frizzy hair, spritz No Frizz Restyling Spray onto dry hair until damp all the way through. Then, hit it with heat to smooth out strands and de-frizz. Try spritzing a section at a time and passing a flat iron over for a really sleek look. Your hair will remain frizz-free the rest of the day.

If it happens to be a very humid out, take your No Frizz Restyling Spray with you and reapply to the top layer throughout the day for extra protection.

Check the weather forecast. If rainy weather or humidity is in the forecast, let the Living Proof No Frizz line do the heavy lifting and keep frizzy hair at bay.

There are two simple styles that work best with those annoying (and painfully ugly) graduation caps:

• 1. Low ponytail – It’s easy, neat, keeps you cool, and it’s easy to maintain throughout the day. If you want to liven it up, add soft curls or braid it. Hint: braids (either a single one or pigtails) are great for very thick or long hair!
• 2. Leave it down – whether it’s straight or curly, leaving it down is the best way in avoiding the messiness that may occur if you were planning a more intricate style.

Stock up on bobby pins! Because graduation caps were created to make us cry, it will not stay on by itself, no matter how well it fits. Secure by crisscrossing two bobby pins to each side.

As far as hair maintenance goes, make sure to wash your hair the day before graduation. Freshly-washed hair can be slippery and more difficult to style. Also, after you’re done styling your hair, spray it with a light mist of Hold Flexible Hairspray. That way, your hair will have a bit of grip to it and will help keep your graduation cap in place.

With these tips, you can not only end your high school or college years looking great, you can start the next phase of your life looking great, too!

Everyone has a bad hair day once in awhile but then there are those days where our hair is perfect; we walk around pretending we’re in a shampoo commercial. However, the thought of working out on those days can dampen your mood. With the No Frizz Restyling Spray, you’ll no longer have to worry about the post-workout hair horror show!

The Problem: You’ve decided to start working out during your lunch break. Unfortunately, you only have an hour to exercise, shower and get back to your desk.

The Solution: First, be sure to keep your hair in a high bun or ponytail and away from your face and neck. Then, be sure to keep hair as dry as possible by using a shower cap during your shower. Finally apply No Frizz Restyling Spray to freshen up and take any kinks out of your hair from head bands or ties. Spritz lightly focusing on the hairline and the area that looks bent. Run a flat iron through or pass a blow dryer over these areas for 5-7 minutes. If your hair is curly, simply apply all over and scrunch to revive and de-frizz.

Your co-workers and friends won’t even guess you were away working out. Try it out and let us know what you think!

For many, Friday remains the light at the end of the long work week tunnel. Obviously the last thing you want to do when you rush out of the office to enjoy your weekend is spend an hour re-doing your hair for the evening. Here’s how the Living Proof No Frizz Restyling Spray can make that transition from work to weekend much easier:

• The Problem: You wear your hair in a casual style all day at work but you have plans to meet friends or a date straight from the office.
• What you need: A quick way to freshen up and add some liveliness to your look.
• The solution: Spritz the No Frizz Restyling Spray onto dry hair until lightly damp. Bring a large-barrel curling iron to the office and make sure you have an electrical outlet in the bathroom. Use the curling iron on the front sections that frame your face and a couple other key areas on the top layer for a soft, romantic style.
  Want an updo instead? Use the No Frizz Restyling Spray throughout hair for added texture first. Then pull hair back in a loose knot at the nape of your neck and finish with a light mist all over to keep silky strands in place.

Next week, we’ll let you know how working out won’t ruin your hairstyle.