The next major hair condition is Frizz! Besides dry hair, most people could relate to having frizzy hair. As discussed before frizz can result when hair is dry. Frizz can also result from breakage of hair, aggressive towel drying, excessive blow-drying and improper detangling methods. Below are some tips on how to combat frizz.
Dryness:
If your hair is frizzy and dry then you can help combat the problem by moisturizing. Add moisture by applying a Leave-in conditioner, natural oils and/ or anti-frizz creams. Deep conditioning hair at least once a week with help rehydrate dry hair.
Dryness can be caused by Excessive Washing. See Dry Hair for more tips on how to deal with dry hair.
Final Rinse:
Rinsing with cool water for the final rinse will help close hair cuticles and thus help prevent the frizzy look.
Towel Drying:
Towel drying especially when vigorously rubbing hair between the towel roughs up hair and raises the cuticle making hair look frizzy. When drying hair, blot excess moisture instead of rubbing hair. The texture of the towel itself can be rough on the hair shaft. Some hair stylists and curl experts may choose to use special cloths designed to absorb moisture without raising the cuticles. If you do not have a special cloth then you can use an old T-shirt. The T-shirt has a smoother texture and hence won’t contribute to frizz.
If your hair is frizzy and dry then you can help combat the problem by moisturizing. Add moisture by applying a Leave-in conditioner, natural oils and/ or anti-frizz creams. Deep conditioning hair at least once a week with help rehydrate dry hair.
Dryness can be caused by Excessive Washing. See Dry Hair for more tips on how to deal with dry hair.
Final Rinse:
Rinsing with cool water for the final rinse will help close hair cuticles and thus help prevent the frizzy look.
Towel Drying:
Towel drying especially when vigorously rubbing hair between the towel roughs up hair and raises the cuticle making hair look frizzy. When drying hair, blot excess moisture instead of rubbing hair. The texture of the towel itself can be rough on the hair shaft. Some hair stylists and curl experts may choose to use special cloths designed to absorb moisture without raising the cuticles. If you do not have a special cloth then you can use an old T-shirt. The T-shirt has a smoother texture and hence won’t contribute to frizz.
Brushing:
Brushing hair when wet or dry not only lifts the cuticles and thus makes hair looks frizzier but also can lead to breakage.
Some hair stylists may say to never use a brush on curly hair. If you have to brush or comb your hair use a natural bristle brush such as a boar bristle hair brush or a wide tooth comb with round ends. You can use your fingers to comb through hair when wet. If hair is thick, try applying more conditioner to help detangle hair. This method will help with curl definition.
The boar bristles are similar to human hair and will help distribute sebum throughout your hair without the breakage. It is also soft so it will no damage your scalp.
Wide tooth combs are best to detangle wavy or curly hair without the frizz. The teeth in a wide tooth comb can vary from ¼ to ½ inch apart. Ensure the teeth in the wide tooth comb are smooth and rounded. Rough teeth can snag hair and lend to breakage, they can also damage your scalp.
Brushing hair when wet or dry not only lifts the cuticles and thus makes hair looks frizzier but also can lead to breakage.
Some hair stylists may say to never use a brush on curly hair. If you have to brush or comb your hair use a natural bristle brush such as a boar bristle hair brush or a wide tooth comb with round ends. You can use your fingers to comb through hair when wet. If hair is thick, try applying more conditioner to help detangle hair. This method will help with curl definition.
The boar bristles are similar to human hair and will help distribute sebum throughout your hair without the breakage. It is also soft so it will no damage your scalp.
Wide tooth combs are best to detangle wavy or curly hair without the frizz. The teeth in a wide tooth comb can vary from ¼ to ½ inch apart. Ensure the teeth in the wide tooth comb are smooth and rounded. Rough teeth can snag hair and lend to breakage, they can also damage your scalp.