10 Ways To Prevent Frizzy Hair

10 Ways To Prevent Frizzy Hair

Frizzy and roughly curled-up hair is a problem faced by men and women of all ages. In an InStyle survey, about 71% of women said that they consider frizz as their primary hair concern.

Frizz creates issues for people in different ways. It makes fine hair look lifeless, while thick curly hair becomes even more tangled when excess moisture finds its way to the outermost layer of the hair scalp. There are several different reasons that cause hair to become frizzy.

REASONS WHY HAIR BECOME FRIZZY

Dry hair instantly becomes frizzy when cuticles (the outer layer of the hair) lock in the excess moisture from the environment when faced with dehydrating conditions. The cuticles allow individual hair fiber to stand up and flow in different directions by bringing in extra moisture, eventually leading to unmanageable frizz. 

Besides dryness and humidity, the factors that cause hair to look like a bird's nest include the following:

  • Daily use of alkaline shampoos and styling gels.
  • Blow drying more often than should.
  • A diet lacking in vitamins and proper nourishment.
  • Forgetting to comb hair before washing your hair
  • Extra hot showers.
  • Using hot styling tools such as iron rods, hairdryers, and straighteners daily.
  • Excessive use of chemicals from hair products.

10 SIMPLE WAYS TO GET RID OF FRIZZY HAIR

Many people find it challenging to eliminate frizz. However, there are some simple ways to have smooth and frizz-free hair. Here is how to get rid of frizzy hair without investing much money in expensive hair treatments.

 

1.   Get Rid Of Split Ends

Split ends are known to make your hair become frail and dull. However, not many people know that they cause their hair to become frizzy. Split ends damage your hair, making it impossible to retrieve its once beautiful texture.

However, getting a good haircut will not only change your appearance but also keep frizz under control by eliminating split ends.

 

2.   Avoid Hot Steaming Showers

According to Sean Steigerwald, the head R&D scientist at Kao USA, Inc., “Preventing frizzy hair starts in the shower.”

A hot shower may help you feel relaxed and wash down the stress of the day, but it can destroy the delicate surface of your hair. The moisture that builds up in the bathroom causes the hair cuticle to stand up. In simple words, more moisture means more frizz. 

Therefore, it is advised to keep your shower temperature warm instead of boiling hot. It will not only free you of hair frizz after you wash your hair but also help avoid the damage that hot water causes.

 

3.     Use A Conditioning Shampoo

“Shampoos at times cause over dryness to your hair. Choosing a shampoo that locks moisture and also works as a conditioner is a perfect solution.” This is a frizz-control tip from the professional hairstylist David Stanwell.

It's not only the hot water that causes frizz in the shower but the shampoo you use to wash your hair as well. Typically, shampoos have many different chemicals that leave hair extremely dry, allowing the humidity in the bathroom to cause frizz. Therefore, expert suggests using conditioning shampoos or stand-alone conditioner to detangle your hair after shampooing.

 

4.   Rinse Hair With Apple Cider Vinegar

Using an apple cider vinegar mask is a natural remedy for controlling frizz. Apple cider vinegar has acetic acid with chemical competence similar to the one found in our hair. 

Therefore, using a hair mask of apple cider vinegar after a warm shower will boost the pH level of your hair without making your hair look ghastly.

 

5.    Sleep On A Silk Pillowcase

Many people do not know but sleeping on a silk pillowcase can reduce frizz. Unlike the standard cotton pillow cover that absorbs moisture from your hair, a silk pillow cover helps you retain the moisture and reduces friction, leading to smoother and frizz-free hair.

 

6.     Quit Daily Washing

Shampooing your hair everyday causes dryness and your hair to become frizzier. The best way to avoid the resulting issues is to shampoo 2-3 times a week. 

Moreover, shampoos containing a high quantity of alcohol content will disturb the pH level of your hair, leading to breakage and dehydration. Thus, it’s in your best interest to use a mild shampoo with a balanced pH level and moisturizing ingredients. Choosing the right shampoo will ensure that the moisture to remain in your hair.

 

7.   Use The Right Hair Brush

Experts advise detangling hair before washing your hair and right before you go to sleep. Aggressive or frequent brushing is also strictly discouraged by hair specialists to avoid frizzy hair. However, using the right hairbrush to free the knots can help prevent moisture from over-hydrating your hair. You can use a wide teeth comb to avoid breakage and comb your hair in small sections to carefully loosen the tangled hair.

 

8.   Change The Way You Dry Your Hair

Blow drying your hair using a hot dryer will eventually damage the texture and smoothness of the hair, making hair become frizzier with time. Setting the heat high is another mistake people make in their efforts to dry hair quickly.

According to hairstylists, you should use heating tools on their lowest settings. I would strongly advise you to let your hair air-dry the natural way at regular intervals.

 

9.      Hair Mask For Proper Nourishment

Using a moisturizing hair mask is one of the best home remedies for dry and frizzy hair to lock the moisture in your hair and prevent frizz. A hair mask with oils and hydrating ingredients such as olive oil, coconut oil, banana, honey, and aloe vera will provide the needed nourishment to your hair and also prevent dehydration.

 

10.   Try A Microfiber Towel

It is important to be gentle with your hair. Using a common cotton towel, constantly rubbing your hair will lead to breakage and frizz. Instead, get yourself a good microfiber towel. Microfiber towels reduce friction and help avoid breakage while also protecting the hair cuticles from getting rough.

Implement these straightforward and practical hair care tips to prevent frizz. No longer use expensive treatments and hair products when you can eliminate frizz just with these simple ways to maintain healthy and silky hair.

 

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