Why Singapore’s Humidity Is Wrecking OUR Hair

So what’s the plan to fight back?

Have you ever stepped out of your house with cute, styled hair and came back looking like you just survived a monsoon… yeah, you’re not imagining it. Our humidity is literally just built different.

Why Humidity Messes Up OUR Hair

Singapore’s average humidity levels hover around 70–80% daily, which means that the air is constantly feeding moisture into our hair. For many people (especially those with wavy/curly hair), this causes:

• Frizz

• Loss of shape

• Extra puffiness

• Faster oil build-up at the roots

Hair is super absorbent, so when moisture sneaks in, the hydrogen bonds in your strands start rearranging, which is why your blowout collapses in like 5 minutes.

So what actually helps?

Here’s what we recommend in-salon and at home:

1. Anti-Humidity Serums
Silicone-based serums lock moisture out without weighing the hair down. Look for dimethicone or cyclopentasiloxane on ingredient lists.

2. Keratin or Smoothing Treatments
Keratin helps reinforce the structure of hair, making it harder for humidity to mess with it. Most clients see smoother texture for 2–4 months depending on care.

3. A Cut That Works With (Not Against) Your Natural Texture
If humidity always wins, work smarter — not harder. Soft layers, shags, and textured bobs give definition even when your hair expands.

4. Weekly Hydrating Mask
Ironically, the more hydrated your hair is, the less it frizzes. Think of it as giving your hair what it needs so it stops begging moisture from the air.

Humidity may be undefeated, but your hair doesn’t have to be. With the right routine and salon support, you can actually leave home confident your style will last past lunchtime.