These 5 simple tips to tame frizzy hair have been a life-saver for my wild mane! I lived in a very dry climate for many years. It wasn’t until I relocated that I was reacquainted with “FRIZZERY”! Yes, that is when Frizz meets Misery. I had to learn how to care for my hair all over again. I use these {simple} TIPs which have really helped me to tame my frizz.
5 Simple TIPs To Tame Frizzy Hair
Some swear by air-drying your hair. I say don’t. If there’s humidity in the air, my hair frizzes up twice as much. But if you do, the more you touch it, the worse it gets. Avoid running your fingers through damp hair & wait until its completely dry!
One mistake I made for the longest time was that I pinned my hair up and started blow drying from the bottom layer up. A hair dresser told me that you need to seal the hair cuticle as quickly as possible, so work from the top down. If you notice, your hair dresser likely dries your hair this way, mine does. When blowdrying, make sure you blow the heat down the hair shaft, from root to end. Remove the air from the ends of hair as you pull the brush through.
Make sure it is completely dry. Leaving the underside damp will only spread the moisture to the rest of your hair, allowing the frizz to start spreading.
4. Less is More. Don’t wash your hair every day.
If you have drier hair, this is especially important. But if your hair is oily, I would suggest trying a dry shampoo and skip a day. The dry shampoo absorbs oil and has provided me a little extra volume. If I’m not doing anything strenuous, then I will only wash my hair 2-3 times a week. My hair is dry enough that I can go that long without washing. If you wash it too often, you will strip it of the natural oils, which can be taming. Your hair is likely to become more dry, therefore increasing the chance of frizz.
5. Protect your hair.
Use styling products on your hair. Not only can it help to tame the frizz, but it can also protect it from heat tools. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on hair products. Do your research and shop around.
I use argan oil to help tame my frizz. I was introduced to Moroccan Oil a couple of years ago, and while I suppose its great for some, it did nothing for me. I spent $14 on less than 1 ounce. I now use Argan Magic, which is was $9.99 for 3.75 ounces or HSI Professional Argan Oil, which is $18.99 for 2 oz. It really is my top pick, but either will offer a good result.
For thermal protection, I recently discovered Redken Duo Shield 07. I applied this product to my hair after the argan oil to blow dry. I would also use this if I were using a flat iron or curling iron.
Finally, I use Redken Outshine Anti-frizz Polishing Milk to my dry ends. Sometimes I apply it before I blow dry, and sometimes I use a tiny bit to smooth over my hair right after I’m done styling.
* Redken images courtesy of www.redken.com. The L’Oreal shampoo & conditioner and the Argan Magic images, both courtesy of www.amazon.com. I have not received any compensation for the mention or opinions of the the products above.
What are your tips for managing frizzy hair? Let me know in the comments!
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