There are many commercial products that combat frizzy hair, including serums, gels and leave-in conditioners. Most of these products work very well, but they are fairly costly. You can create or use natural products from your kitchen that may work just as well or even better to moisturize your hair and control frizz.
Causes
Frizzy hair can be caused by overprocessing your hair with chemicals, or by the frequent use of heated styling tools. If you have curly or wavy hair, it is more susceptible to frizz because of its texture. Applying natural household products to your hair can help it turn from a frizzy mass into beautiful shiny curls, spirals or waves.
Flaxseed Gel
To make flaxeed gel that will tame and soften frizzy hair, boil water in a small saucepan and add two cups of whole flaxseeds. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until the liquid gels, stirring constantly. Strain the liquid through cheesecloth or a fine strainer into a small bottle. Add a few drops of an essential oil, and you'll have homemade hair gel to beat the frizzies. You can add a little aloe vera gel, which will act as a moisturizer, to the flaxseed gel.
Oil Treatments
Applying an oil treatment is an effective way to tame frizzy hair. At least twice a week, spread a very small amount of coconut, almond or olive oil evenly throughout your hair. Every two weeks, before shampooing, apply a small amount of castor oil to your hair and cover your head with a warm, moist towel so that the oil can penetrate and nourish your scalp. These oils contain nutrients and essential fatty acids that will strengthen and soften your hair.
Honey
Honey has moisturizing and conditioning properties. It contains many nutrients and has a smoothing effect on frizzy hair. Honey can be used alone or combined with other ingredients, and there are several ways to use it as a conditioner for frizzy hair. Mix 1/2 cup honey and 1/4 cup olive oil together. Apply it to your hair and cover with a plastic cap. Leave this mixture on for 20 to 30 minutes, then shampoo it out.
Coconut Milk
Coconut milk is a nourishing conditioner that softens frizzy hair. It can be used alone or mixed with oil, a raw egg or avocado for extra conditioning. Apply the mixture to your hair, and cover your hair with a plastic cap. Leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes, then shampoo out.
Egg and Mayonnaise
Eggs and mayonnaise have properties that will soften and smooth frizzy hair. The protein content in these two ingredients can make your hair shiny and silky. Mix eggs and mayonnaise together, apply it to your hair, and cover with a plastic cap. Leave this on for 30 to 45 minutes, then wash it out.
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