Halo frizz is the leading figure in a drama of friction and environmental exposure, concentrated exactly where the light hits.
As dumb luck would have it, the crown of your head takes the brunt of the world’s debauchery—sun, wind, and the friction of your workday habits. Halo frizz isn’t a mystery; it’s a study in tonality where the top layer has lost its sensitivity to the routine. It could be new growth, breakage, or simply a surface layer that has become high porosity and prone to cracking. You need a technical shift—a personalized approach that treats the halo with more insurance than the protected layers underneath. Think of it as a “Flexible Greasepaint” for your crown.
Mind the resistance when you style. If you’re applying product to the ends but neglecting the roots, your crown will look blank and spooky while your ends capture the glow. Use a blender brush approach to smooth a “slick lip coat” of serum or lightweight gel specifically over the halo area. Switch to silk or satin to assuage the insecurities of friction during the night. By protecting the crown and ensuring it doesn’t rest on its laurels, you can bring the pop back to your entire profile. Something I think we’re all still kind of into.
—Lauren Maas