Thankfully, frizzy hair is something within your control -- with the right know-hows, tips and products. While the fastest and easiest way to control your hair is by chemically rebonding it, it is also the more expensive method and needs to be done regularly or you'll end up with Frankenstein-bride hair (curly on top, straight at the bottom).
The important thing to remember is moisture, moisture, moisture. Use a moisturizing shampoo to restore your hair's hydration level. Shampoo as minimally as you can -- frequent shampooing will only dry out your hair. Find a lightweight conditioner to use each time you shampoo.
Once a week, use a deep conditioner as a leave-in hair mask to help tame frizziness in the long run. Leave it on for 10 minutes and rinse thoroughly.
If you can afford it, consider a salon conditioning treatment once a month -- most salons offer deep conditioning that leaves your hair instantly revived of dryness.
Using the right styling and care products can also keep frizzy hair at bay. The trick of the trade is to look for a silicone-based hair product. Silicone adds the needed protein in dry and frizzy hair to smooth it down, creating a shiny and silky appearance.
But make sure you don't suffocate your hair with too much product; that will only bring you back to square frizzy one. To prevent product buildup, use a clarifying shampoo once a week.
Also, remember the key is to be gentle. Don't subject your hair to harsh brushing -- using a hair brush on hair that's thick, coarse and frizzy will only make it, well, even more coarse and frizzy. Instead, use a wide-tooth comb or a hair pick when hair is wet, or simply finger comb when hair is dry.
When drying your hair, do not rub with a towel -- let your hair set in a towel for 10 minutes and then take it off. If possible, minimize blow drying as this will only cause dryness and split ends; air dry your hair instead and watch it become healthier.
Having the right cut will also help combat frizziness. A good hairdresser will be able to recommend a style that will suit your hair type and condition; a bad one will only want to try out outrageous styles that will make your hair retaliate even more. Also, changing the natural state of your hair will cause you more frizz as your hair will not be able to adapt to something not within its course. Just accept it for the way it is and protect it the best you can.
Frizzy hair is irritating, but it does not have to be a constant nag or end your social life. Know the right tricks, use the correct products and treat your hair well, and you're on your way to hair you've always dreamed of: shiny, silky and beautiful.
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