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How To Get Rid Of Frizzy Hair

[toc]Tidiness goes hand in hand with cleanliness which is why personal grooming is so important. Taking care of your hair is simple enough if you have a good cleansing routine in place as well as an easy-to-maintain hairstyle.

Frizzy Hair

The difficult part is if your hair falls under the frizzy hair description. Frizzy hair is typically dry and prone to standing out or flying out of place. This means every time you wash our hair and dry it, it promptly stands out. The end result is an unkempt-looking mass on your head. No amount of combing or brushing can adequately tame frizzy hair. The only solution is to apply oils and home quick-fixes to make it more manageable.

There are also many hair care products available that can help you temporarily smoothen your hair. Read the labels on these products to ensure that it does not contain chemical agents that can cause an adverse reaction and make your hair drier and frizzier. Some products should be used sparingly or only on certain occasions, like for an important meeting or for social events. Prolonged use of powerful hair serums and straightening agents can cause irreparable damage to the hair shaft. If you want to know how to get rid of frizzy hair, go through our suggestions and try incorporating them into your haircare routine.


6 Ways To Get Rid Of Frizzy Hair

Avoid Washing Your Hair Everyday

Washing your hair very frequently can dry it out. The more you wash it, the frizzier it gets. The scalp produces sebum, a naturally occurring oil. It is produced by sebaceous glands and keeps the hair supple. Since it is composed of fat and keratin, it prevents the hair from drying out. One way to reduce frizziness is to allow this natural oil to remain on the scalp and smoothen it.

If you wash your hair every day or every other day, the sebum gets washed away as well. People who have excessive sebum need to wash their hair frequently. Those who have dry and frizzy hair, need to wash their hair a few times a week.  The key is to find a hair washing routine that works best for your hair type. You will get to know what works for you by trial and error.

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Use A Mild Shampoo

The detergent action of shampoos produces a rich lather. If your shampoo does not produce this lather, you might feel it isn’t doing a good job of cleaning your scalp. A rich lather is proof of a shampoo’s soap content. Shampoos that have a high soap content produce a stronger cleansing action. This is suitable for oily hair which is prone to producing too much sebum. It is, however, not suitable for frizzy hair.

The best kind of shampoos for frizzy hair are the mild ones which do not strip the hair of its natural oil. Use gentle shampoos that are free of sulfates and other strong chemicals. ‘No-poo’ or ‘low-poo’ shampoos are very popular because of their superior frizz control properties. They are sulfate-free and generally contain organic moisturizers.

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Deep Condition Frequently

Frizz builds up when dry hair comes into contact with moisture. Hair absorbs the moisture causing the hair shaft to swell up and turn frizzy. This condition becomes worse when there are higher levels of humidity. Deep conditioning prevents the moisture from penetrating the hair shaft. Frizzy hair is generally thick and requires a certain amount of conditioning.

Deep condition your hair depending on the degree of frizziness. Some people condition their hair after every shampoo while others do it once a week. After shampooing your hair, gently squeeze out the excess water. Take a small quantity of conditioner in the palm of your hand. How much you use will depend on the length and thickness of your hair. Apply it to the length of the hair. Do not apply on the scalp. Leave on for 5-8 minutes and then rinse thoroughly.

Hair Conditioning


Hot Oil Treatment

Frizzy hair is the result of less moisture. One good method of moisturizing your hair with natural ingredients is a hot oil treatment. You can get this done in the comfort of your own home at a fraction of the price it would cost you at a hair salon or spa. All you need is a few essential oils and base oils.

Some of the best essential oils for dry hair are jojoba, calendula and chamomile. Mix a maximum of three drops of any of these essential oils with a base oil like almond or virgin coconut oil. Other popular oils for hot oil treatments include olive oil and avocado oil. Steep the oils on low flame for 15-20 minutes. Cool it a little and once it is warm enough to touch, apply to the hair length and cover with a damp towel. Leave on for an hour.

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Avoid Using A Brush

According to haircare experts, brushing frizzy hair is a strict no-no. Using a brush on dry hair can damage the cuticle. Instead, use a wide-toothed comb for styling or run your fingers through your hair to disentangle it.

The best time to comb frizzy hair is when it is wet. Smooth a little hair serum or oil just before running a comb through it. This will reduce friction and minimize breakage. Be gentle while combing as frizzy hair is thick and gets easily tangled. Invest in a good anti-frizz product to keep your hairstyle in place.

Hair Brush


Employ The Right Drying Technique

Drying wet, frizzy hair is a big problem since people who are in a hurry typically reach for their hair dryers. This is one quick fix that can cause frizziness even for people who have normal hair. Heat from styling tools can cause your hair to stand out.

As far as possible, avoid using a hair dryer. If you must blow-dry your hair, invest in a hair diffuser or a hooded dryer. The diffuser attachment is used to distribute the heat across a wider area and does not focus air flow on just one area making it the perfect tool for drying frizzy hair. If you like to set your hair in rollers for curly styles, hooded and bonnet dryers are best since they produce the desired results without stressing the hair too much.

Hair Dryer

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