Wavy and curly hair can be beautiful, but it can also be prone to frizz. Frizz makes hair unmanageable and causes you to lose curl definition. Store shelves are stocked with products for frizz control, but you may find that these just weigh down your natural waves and curls. You can reduce frizz, even during humid summer weather, with smart hair care strategies designed for curly hair. Without the frizz, your curls can look bouncy, beautiful and be easy to manage every morning.
Step 1
Replace your shampoo with a light sulfate and silicone-free conditioner. Lather a small amount into the scalp with your fingertips and rinse well. Wash your hair with conditioner to preserve its natural moisture and reduce frizz, recommends NaturallyCurly.com.
Step 2
Use a heavier and richer moisturizing conditioner. Choose one rich is oils and protein, with ingredients like silk or soy protein, and shea or avocado butter. Comb the conditioner through your hair with a wide-tooth comb to distribute it evenly and to remove tangles from your waves and curls. Rinse with cool water.
Step 3
Blot and scrunch hair to gently towel dry, rather than rubbing. Try using a cotton tee shirt to remove extra moisture, rather than a terrycloth towel, recommends Daily Glow. Use a leave-in conditioner or a bit of coconut oil to add extra moisture before styling.
Step 4
Detangle your hair with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb. Apply a clear, silicone-free gel to your curls, scrunching the gel into your hair. Allow the hair to air-dry or use a diffuser to speed the drying process.
Step 5
Braid longer hair into three loose braids for sleeping. This controls frizz and makes your curls unmanageable. Use a satin pillowcase on your pillow at night to reduce tangles.
Tips and Warnings
- Allow time for your hair to settle into a new routine and expect that frizz may get worse before you see improved curl definition.
- Never brush your curls. Brushing contributes to breakage and frizz.
Things You'll Need
- Lightweight silicone and sulfate-free conditioner
- Richer silicone and sulfate-free conditioner
- Wide tooth comb
- Leave in conditioner or coconut oil
- Clear styling gel
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