Curly hair also tends to be frizzy hair, particularly in humid or rainy weather. If your hair has even just a slight natural tendency to curl or wave, you know how frustrating it can be to deal with frizz and fly-away hair. You might have been born with frizzy, curly hair, but your hair can also become frizzy due to damage from chemical treatments such as bleaching or perming.
Step 1
Wash your hair with an anti-frizz or smoothing shampoo. Anti-frizz shampoos help to restore moisture while gently cleansing your hair. Wash your hair every other day instead of daily, as frequent washing will cause your hair to dry out and appear more frizzy.
Step 2
Condition your hair with a hydrating, smoothing conditioner each time you wash. When you're almost done washing, rinse your hair with cool water. This will help to seal your hair cuticle and reduce frizz, according to author Sandi Brenner in her book "Beauty and the Budget."
Step 3
Moisturize your hair with a weekly deep-conditioning treatment. Look for products that are specifically formulated for dry, frizzy and curly hair. After applying the treatment, put a shower cap over your head and sit in the sun for 20 minutes for maximum conditioning.
Step 4
Let your hair air dry whenever possible. The more you blow dry your hair, the drier and frizzier your hair will become. After washing your hair, blot out all of the excess moisture with an absorbent towel. Use a wide-toothed comb to separate your hair strands.
Step 5
Apply an anti-frizz serum containing panthenol or silicone to damp or dry hair. According to author Linda Bird in her book "The Best Value Beauty Book Ever," panthenol and silicone are smoothing ingredients that help to prevent frizz by coating your hair cuticle so that it lies flat.
Tips and Warnings
- Work with what you have. Often, people with curly hair try to go against nature by using flat irons and blow dryers to straighten their hair. Try to learn to live with your curls, because fighting the curl will only result in damaged, frizzy hair.
Things You'll Need
- Anti-frizz shampoo
- Smoothing conditioner
- Anti-frizz deep conditioning treatment
- Wide-toothed comb
- Absorbent towel
- Anti-frizz serum
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