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How do I Stop Frizzy Hair?

B. Miller
B. Miller

Frizzy hair is a common problem. For some people, the humid days of summer make it worse, while others find that dry air in winter can really cause frizz. Other people just have naturally frizzy hair. There are a few steps to try in order to stop frizzy hair, and to make the hair look smoother and sleeker; the best is to make sure that hair is conditioned well.

The first step in order to stop frizzy hair takes place in the shower. Frizzy hair is often caused by dry and damaged hair; hair can become dry and damaged after too-frequent shampooing or heat styling. Try to take cooler showers rather than scalding hot ones, which can strip the hair of its natural oils, and only shampoo the hair as often as needed. You may only need to shampoo your hair every other day, or every few days, particularly if you have very curly hair.

Using a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner can help smooth the hair.
Using a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner can help smooth the hair.

Choose a shampoo and conditioner designed for frizzy, dry hair, and remember to condition every day. Once a week, a deep conditioning treatment may also help to stop frizzy hair and improve the health of the hair. After hair has been washed and conditioned, towel dry it as much as possible by gently squeezing sections with the towel. Do not rub the towel all over the head, which can cause even more frizz.

Overzealous towel dying can cause breakage.
Overzealous towel dying can cause breakage.

Leave-in conditioners, styling creams, and anti-frizz creams can all be great products to stop frizzy hair. In general, apply these products when the hair is still damp, then a little bit more after hair is dry in order to stop frizzy hair in its tracks. Dry hair with a blow dryer if necessary, on a warm but not hot setting, with the dryer aimed down the hair shaft. To calm frizz, and help to seal a style in place, quickly blast the hair with cool air after it is dry; most hair dryers have this feature.

Using a flat iron on a low heat setting can tame frizzy hair.
Using a flat iron on a low heat setting can tame frizzy hair.

Avoid heat styling with straightening irons or curling irons as much as possible, and try to use them on a low heat setting if you need to use them. If frizzy hair occurs during the day while you are at work, for example, rubbing a small bit of hand lotion into your hands, and then rubbing the hands through the hair can help to calm frizz. Just be careful not to get the lotion near the hairline or up near the scalp, which can make the hair look greasy.

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    • Using a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner can help smooth the hair.
      By: Dessie
      Using a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner can help smooth the hair.
    • Overzealous towel dying can cause breakage.
      By: volff
      Overzealous towel dying can cause breakage.
    • Using a flat iron on a low heat setting can tame frizzy hair.
      By: Daria Filiminova
      Using a flat iron on a low heat setting can tame frizzy hair.
    • Getting regular trims may help prevent dry, frizzy hair.
      By: fmarsicano
      Getting regular trims may help prevent dry, frizzy hair.
    • To stop frizzy hair, a hair dryer may be used if necessary on a warm, but not hot setting.
      By: ia_64
      To stop frizzy hair, a hair dryer may be used if necessary on a warm, but not hot setting.
    • Shampooing every other day or every few days can help prevent hair from becoming frizzy.
      By: esp2k
      Shampooing every other day or every few days can help prevent hair from becoming frizzy.
    • Hot oil treatments can be used to tame dry, frizzy hair.
      By: thelosteyeball
      Hot oil treatments can be used to tame dry, frizzy hair.