The majority of women, especially those with curly hair, have issues with frizz.  It is essentially a dehydrated cortex (the inner layer of the hair shaft) that causes this problem. Hair dehydration can be the result of a number of activities such as chemical damage (hair coloring, perms, highlights or permanent straighteners), over use of styling products, poor diet, washing your hair too often, excessive sun exposure, thermal damage from hair drying, flat ironing, etc. Whatever the cause, frizzy hair can be very irritating and hard to control. The good thing is that there are many simple precautionary steps you can take to help minimize the occurrence of frizz.

• Regular Trims:  Getting your hair trimmed every 6 to 8 weeks will prevent split ends from traveling up the hair shaft minimizing long term damage.
  

• Blow Drying:  Try to let your hair dry naturally whenever possible. Never blow dry your hair more than 3 times a week because it is very dehydrating and damaging. Also use a hair dryer that utilizes ionic technology.

• Don’t Over Wash:  Believe it or not your hair doesn’t need to be washed on a daily basis. Instead only wash your hair when it’s dirty or at most 2-3 times a week.

• Deep Condition:  Deep Condition your hair once a week.  Our hair takes a beating, and this is the best way to repair it and replenish the moisture lost.

• Rinse with Cold Water:  When rinsing out conditioner it is best to use cold water because it locks down the cuticles and prevents frizzies.

• Silicone Based Products:  Stick to silicone-based styling products, but do not use them in excess.

• Brush Types:  Only use a natural bristle brushes because synthetic types are damaging and cause static frizz.

• Conditioners to Avoid:  Never ever use oil-based conditioners on hair that is prone to frizziness, as they can contribute to the problem. Make sure to use cream conditioners.

• Don’t Play with Your Hair:  Try not to touch your hair throughout the day and try to keep your hands away from the hair as much as possible.

• Use a Wide Toothed Comb:  Try using a wide toothed comb to straighten tangles instead of a hair brush because they smooth hair without creating static frizz.

• Straighten Your Hair Less:  If you have curly hair, embracing your natural type of hair is an important step. Constantly straightening the hair causes a great deal of damage, which only contributes to problems with frizz. By working with the natural properties of your hair, you will find that your locks are much easier to manage.

~ Kellilynn Marie