Fighting Frizz

     Frizz can change any fabulous hairstyle into a bad hair day. Frizzy hair is extremely frustrating, due to it being so very difficult to manage. Frizz is triggered by a few factors including: humidity in the air,  hair being too dry; and one of the biggest of all unhealthy strands.

     The right hair products can help fight frizz and keep hair sleek, healthy, and beautiful. This happens by supplying your hair with one of the things it needs the most, moisture. Many people overlook the importance of moisture in their hair care regimen. The connection between dry, unhealthy hair and frizzy hair is something many people don't realize.  Some of the simplest ways to keeping moisture added to your regular hair care/style regimen are pretty easy. Small steps that could make big differences are; Conditioning hair well after each shampoo, using a high quality deep conditioner weekly, making sure hair gets trimmed regularly (Every 6 to eight weeks or when hair is relaxed, and/or chemically processed), and proper use of heating tools for example; using a diffuser attachment when blow drying hair. Splurging a little on high quality hair dryers and flat irons is highly recommended. Other products and tools can be purchased with bargain hunting if needed, but you should definitely invest in heated tools.

     Going to a salon regularly can help keep hair sleek and frizz free. But understandably enough, it does not fit into some people's schedules, pockets, or preferences. Knowing a simple step by step way to combat frizzies on your own instead of (or in between) salon visits is very handy:

   Starting with freshly cleaned, conditioned, and damp hair; apply a small amount of leave in conditioner and a lightweight moisturizing gel, like BIOSILK (for fine hair), or a heavy cream like MIZANI H20 (for thicker hair). Pay special attention to the ends avoiding weighing down the roots too much with product.

   Using a high quality Tourmaline hair dryer and a round, boar bristle brush; hold blow dryer downward toward hair, about 5 inches away, and rotate brush in a circular motion in sections of hair until dry. Make sure hair is completely dry to prevent left over moisture from swelling and triggering more frizz in your hair once you step outside. 

    Next Prep hair for straightening. Use a small amount of styling serum (for thinner hair) or moisturizing cream (for thicker hair) focusing mostly on the ends. With your flat iron set to about medium, smooth hair using a ceramic plated flat iron. Avoid pausing mid strand or snagging hair so the cuticles of the hair strands will lay flat in a downward motion, thus avoiding the hair looking frizzy before you even achieve your look. While flat ironing try to use quick strokes and avoid going over the same hair strands repeatedly, this will cause excess heat damage in the long run and defeat the purpose. Now look at yourself in the mirror and be proud that you are frizz free, smooth and your hair has been treated as lovingly as it deserves :)

To maintain this frizz free look keep a lightweight anti frizzing serum on hand throughout the day (like chi) to fight any little frizzy flair ups while on the go without weighing hair down or giving it a "greasy" look.