What Is Halo Frizz?

You know the feeling. You finish styling your hair. Your blowout is bouncy. Your ponytail is sleek. Everything looks exactly the way you want. Then you step outside. Or catch your reflection in bright light. Suddenly, there's a fuzzy halo of tiny hairs ruining your style.

That's halo frizz. And despite what TikTok might tell you, it isn't always caused by dryness.

Halo frizz is the ring of shorter hairs, flyaways and frizz that appears around the crown and hairline. It can be caused by humidity, baby hairs, wiry grays, breakage or natural texture. Sometimes it's actual frizz. Sometimes it's healthy new growth. Sometimes it's simply hair misbehaving.

Halo frizz has a habit of showing up when you least expect it. Straight hair gets it. Curly hair gets it. Fresh blowouts get it. Even people with otherwise smooth hair can suddenly find themselves battling a halo the moment humidity creeps in.

What Causes Halo Frizz?

Several factors can contribute to halo frizz, and often it's a combination of more than one.

Can Humidity Cause Halo Frizz?

Absolutely. Humidity is one of the biggest culprits behind halo frizz. When moisture in the air penetrates the hair shaft, the cuticle lifts and swells. Hair becomes rougher, less uniform and more prone to frizz.

That's why your hair can look perfectly smooth indoors and completely different the moment you walk outside. If humidity is your biggest trigger, smoothing the cuticle is key.

Frizz Shield creates an invisible barrier around the hair to lock out humidity and keep strands sleek and frizz-resistant for up to 5 washes. Looking for longer-lasting results? A Brazilian Blowout Treatment or Brazilian Blowout FREE smooths the cuticle and delivers frizz-free hair for up to 12 weeks.

Is Halo Frizz the Same as Baby Hairs?

Not always. Baby hairs are short, fine hairs that naturally grow around the hairline. Halo frizz can include baby hairs, though it may also be caused by new growth, humidity or breakage.

If the shorter hairs around your face seem impossible to smooth, they may not need to be hidden. They simply need a little polish. Conceal & Tame Wand instantly smooths flyaways, new growth and wiry hairs with flexible hold that never feels stiff or crunchy.

Can Heat Styling Cause Halo Frizz?

Heat styling itself doesn't create halo frizz overnight. Over time, repeated exposure to high heat or chemical services can compromise some strands, causing them to weaken or, in some cases, break. Those damaged hairs are more likely to stand up around the crown and hairline.

Flash Blowout repairs as you dry while dramatically cutting blow-dry time. Less time under heat means less stress on the hair and fewer opportunities for damage that can contribute to frizz over time.

Are Certain Hair Types More Prone to Halo Frizz?

Yes. Wavy, curly and coarse hair textures tend to react more dramatically to moisture in the air, making halo frizz more common.

A Brazilian Blowout Treatment or Brazilian Blowout FREE helps create smooth, frizz-free hair that lasts for weeks, while Flash Blowout, Frizz Shield and Conceal & Tame Wand help lock in smoothness every time you style.

How to Get Rid of Halo Frizz

There's no single cause of halo frizz, which means there's no single fix.

• Keep hair hydrated so it's less reactive to humidity.
• Protect strands from excessive heat.
• Smooth and seal the cuticle.
• Polish flyaways and new growth as they appear.

Most importantly, halo frizz isn't a sign that you're bad at caring for or styling your hair. It is a common occurrence for all hair types that Brazilian Blowout can help you control.