If you’ve got natural curls and waves, then chances are you often get
frizz. Curly, coarse, wavy, and thick hair always scream for an extra
dose of TLC. They do this (and you can tell they’re in dire need of
attention) by becoming frizzy. In other cases, frizz is genetically
determined. In places where heat is a force to deal with, it’s a
by-product of humidity, pollution, and sun exposure.
In an attempt to tame the frizz some people tend to go to extremes
such as altering the texture of the hair through rebonding or perming.
This, ladies, isn’t going to be effective. Neither will ironing it flat
and stick straight. The key is to get to the root of the problem.
Let’s take a look at how frizz happens:
You get frizzy hair because of the lack of
moisture in your strands.
Your hair the cuticles swell up in an attempt to trap moisture in the
environment, and this causes it to become unmanageable and frizzy. This
happens when hair is dry, parched, and damaged mostly because of too
much chemical exposure, frequent exposure to heat, and (sometimes) your
heritage.
So what do you do about it?
First, you need to have an arsenal of moisturizing products. This
means stocking up on intense
moisturizing conditioners,
masks, and
coating treatment. You’ll also need
serum for that quick after-bath treatment.
Second, you’ll need a regimen. Do not shampoo everyday as it washes
away your hair’s natural oils along with the dirt and grime that you
want to do away with. Instead, wash it a couple of days apart. Use a
sulfate-free shampoo. Use a moisture rich
conditioner every time you
shampoo your hair to replenish the moisture that’s lost in the process
of washing. Deep conditioning and intense moisturizing ones are great
investments. As much as possible, go for products that target dry,
frizzy hair.
Your hair will also benefit from using coating treatment at least few times a
month. All it takes is 10 minutes, so I’m sure you’ll be able to find
time for that. If you’re willing to go the extra mile, deep moisturizing
masks done every week will help bring back life and luster to your
crowning glory.
After rinsing your hair from conditioners, masks, and hot oils, you
might have developed the habit of rubbing or wrapping it with a towel to
get it dry. This you must avoid. Wet hair is at its most vulnerable
state. Instead, use a paper towel, an old shirt, or a super absorbent
microfiber towel to pat the hair dry and gently squeeze out the extra
moisture.
Lastly, when styling your hair, try to avoid heat as much as
possible. If you absolutely must use a flat iron invest in a ceramic one
to minimize the damage. It uses infrared ionic heat to prevent damage.
The same principle applies when you’re on the hunt for a blow-dryer.
Ionic dryers use the same kind of heat and compresses the cuticles
thereby locking off moisture that will make your hair go haywire. Before
subjecting your locks to heat, always remember to apply a hairstyling protections.
Love your hair the way it is. Your hair may be a handful when they’re
dry and damaged, but once you infuse life to them, they’re such a
pretty sight for all ladies
