Fighting The Frizz
My daughter hates her hair. Several of my friends hate their
hair, too. Why? Because it tends to frizz!
We're not talking afro style frizz here or even anything
remotely close, but when your hair's supposed to be sleek and
smooth, even the tiniest amount of frizz can be frustrating.
While I'm not going to suggest I can cure your problems, having
had my share of the frizzes I've picked up a good few tips
through the years and hopefully, by following them, you'll soon
be experiencing frizz-free days, too.
DO NOT wash you hair daily Although you may feel that your hair
will be dirty if you don't wash it every morning while you
shower, others are very unlikely to notice. Only greasy hair
will show signs of being unwashed after one day and frizzy hair
is rarely greasy. On the contrary, the fact that you're
stripping away your hair's natural oils is the most likely cause
of your frizz problem. Leave your hair for 3-4 days between
washes.
DO use conditioner Try to find a moisturising conditioner and
use it after every wash. It's really worth paying a little extra
for a good quality conditioner and if you can't afford both a
good shampoo and a good conditioner, put the extra money into
the conditioner.
DO give your hair an intensive hot oil treatment About once
every third wash (if you're sticking to the 3-4 day washing
guide), use a leave-in intensive conditioner on your hair. This
will help replace any natural oils that your hair has lost due
to the abrasive cleaners in shampoo and your hair being exposed
to the elements (sun, wind etc).
DO NOT use chemicals on your hair Those who are unhappy with
their hair have a tendency to colour it and use all sorts of
other chemicals in a vain hope of somehow making it look better.
The truth is, these chemicals are just adding to your problem.
If your hair has a tendency to frizz, keep away from unnecessary
chemical products.
DO NOT expose your hair to the elements Sun and wind will both
dry your hair causing excessive frizzing. Try to wear a scarf or
hat to cover your hair whenever you're in the sun and especially
if you know you're going to be spending a lot of time outdoors.
A scarf will also protect against wind damage. You might also
consider buying hair products that protect against UV rays (they
have a SPF - Sun Protection Factor).
DO have your hair cut regularly Those with frizzy hair will
probably be happier with a short style but whatever you choose,
it's important you visit your hairdresser regularly as split
ends will only add to the problem.
DO try to keep your hair dry Damp air leads to frizz.
Unfortunately, we can't always ensure that our hair will stay
dry but if you think it might rain, carry an umbrella. There are
some really funky looking brollies around these days so they
won't cramp your style.
DO NOT use heated styling tools Hair dryers, straightening irons
and curling tongs all damage the hair and should be avoided as
much as possible. If you MUST use them, always use a protective
product on your hair beforehand. If you're uncertain of the kind
of product you'd need, ask your hairdresser for advice.
DO use anti-frizz products Products such as frizz-ease aren't
just another way of getting you to part with your money.
Although they'll never completely eliminate the problem, they
really do help decrease it. However, it's important that you
stick with the other tips, too. Using anti-frizz products alone
simply isn't enough.
Although I can't promise your frizz problems will disappear,
these tips should at least help you eliminate the worst of the
problem.
Just remember that whatever nature's given you, it's a lot
better than if you'd not been given anything at all.
Have a happy hair day!