There are many different causes of curly hair. The climate is another factor. In a humid, hot environment, frizzy hair is favored as the air’s moisture bonds to the fibers. It can be frustrating to tame curly hair, especially when you are in a hurry or need to look good for an important event. No matter how much you try, you can’t get your hair to behave how you want it. This can be a real downer and affect your confidence. We understand. We understand.
There are many different causes of curly hair. The climate is another factor. In a humid, hot environment, frizzy hair flourishes as the moisture in the air changes the structure of your hair fibers. The hair can swell and then spring outwards. This can ruin your style. This could be better. Knowing what can cause your hair to go haywire is essential, even if you cannot control the environment.
Your haircare routine could also be a factor in excess frizz. You can do many things right but do a lot wrong when caring for your hair. Don’t worry; we’ve collected some helpful advice from (former frizzy-haired) friends about their favorite defrizzing techniques.
Buy high-quality hair products.
The key to reducing frizz is to use a good shampoo and conditioner. It would help to look for products containing moisture, hydration or smoothness, and anti-frizz. These shampoos and conditioning will contain more moisturizing ingredients, such as glycerin, argan, coconut, and jojoba oils. Shea butter, vitamin E, and aloe vera are also soothing ingredients to look for.
Anti-frizz products of high quality will be free from alcohol and sulfates. This gives them a pH balance closer to your hair and scalp. It will clean your hair without stripping it of the natural oils needed to maintain health.
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Use a serum or hair oil.
Your curly hair is likely dehydrated, so saturate it with a hydrating serum or oil (especially if it is humid and hot outside). These products act as a moisturizer so that they can soothe, strengthen and smooth your hair while locking in extra moisture. Hair oils can also give your hair a boost in shine. Apply hair oils to your hair after showering for the best results.
Brush gently with a wide-toothed comb or a good brush!
Brush your hair gently, from the root to the tip. Avoid brushes that are too harsh and can cause your hair to frizz. We frizzy people should brush or comb our hair when wet rather than dry. Brushing dry hair can lead to more breakage and frizz.
Showers that cool down
A quick cold rinse after conditioning is also beneficial. This helps to lock in moisture and flatten your hair cuticles which can help add smoothness. A brief cold rinse after exercise is also helpful. It helps to lock in moisture and flattens your hair cuticles, adding smoothness.
Take care with your towel.
The towels are great for quickly drying your body or hair after a shower. However, they can be rough on freshly washed (and most fragile) hair. Towel drying or rubbing your hair can cause damage to the hair cuticles. This will also create static, which will make your hair strands repel one another. Try changing your technique and wrap your hair in a towel after patting it dry. To avoid frizz, switch out your heavy towel with a microfibre or cotton tee shirt.
Avoid excessive heat styling.
Frizziness in hair occurs when hair is too dry or lacks moisture. Heat styling is often used to control frizz and tame the hair. Hair straightening, curling, and drying all dry out the hair, causing it to lose moisture. We recommend limiting heat styling and using a heat protector to seal in moisture and insulate the coat.
Don’t Touch but Look
Keep your hands as far away from your hair and your hair will frizz up more. By touching your hair, you can disrupt the balance of your hair as hair oils are transferred from your hair onto your hands. This causes your hair to lose moisture. Unintentionally, you can move dirt and grime onto your hair strands.
Sleep with silk pillowcases.
In the past few years, there has been much hype about the benefits of silk pillowcases. We’re here today to tell you they may be as effective as they appear. Silk pillowcases have a smoother surface than cotton or linen, which means less friction when you move around at night. This will protect your hair from static, tangling, or breakage. Silk pillowcases also help to manage frizz because they keep the hair hydrated.
Wash 2-3 times per week.
Even though it can be tempting to wash hair every day, especially when you exercise a lot, for those with curly hair, excessive washing, and particularly too much shampooing, can strip hair of its natural oils, which are necessary to keep hair tame. It would help if you didn’t worry about excessive fats after exercising since curly hair is more likely to get dry than oily. Your hair will be grateful if you reduce your shampooing to only two or three times weekly.
Ask your stylist for advice on your hairstyle.
If you feel that you are doing everything correctly, you may still fight with your hair and the frizz Gods daily. Ask your stylist for recommendations on embracing your natural hair while minimizing frizz. Your stylist will know what length will suit you, and if you let them, they can thin out or layer your hair to meet your needs. Allow them to help you decide what works best for your hair.
As mentioned above, pair your shampoo and conditioner together to achieve the best results.