How to Care For Curly, Frizzy Hair

Care for Curly Frizzy Hair

You can resolve one of life's irritating little problems with a few quick strokes of a razor. How to Care For Curly, Frizzy Hair did you just stick your finger into an electrical outlet? Is your hair two feet taller than what it was yesterday? You may have caught a case of the frizz, and you need to read below. Curly hair never loses their style but it wants more attention than straight hair as it has a tendency to be stiffer, dryer, and frizzy with time or environment change. Curly type hair needs more hard work and time to stay as attractive as possible. The primary cause of frizz is dryness which leads the hair to breakage and damage. Frizzes is common in straight, curly or even wavy hair, it is a total misconception that frizzes occur only on curly hair.

Curly hair by its very nature is delicate. When it becomes damaged or dry, the curls frizz out. Here are some tricks to keep frizziness at bay.

Choose a Hairdresser:

Choose a hairdresser having experienced in curly/dry hair. Lots of things on the checklist seem to be describing the hairdresser that is being interviewed. As a hairstylist myself I know that hair stylists generally have ego's and you need one because you constantly have to sell yourself. But his ideas seem quite unrealistic for the average Jane and a little narrow. Really?? "I don't want to sound sexist but… choose a man." I've known plenty of great male hairdressers and an equal number of terrible ones. The same goes for women. I tell clients that move out of state and need to find someone new to ask people around them. If you see someone wearing a cut you love, ask them who does their hair. I agree that if the stylist does not seem to be listening to you… bail. Find someone that seems to love what they do. They will always be more creative and more attentive and in general a better hairstylist… even if they cut and color hair. The no brainer is to never go somewhere that is a chop shop chain salon. Even if you get a stylist that has some talent and ability, they only have 15 minutes to finish a cut and it's just not possible to achieve anything wearable in 15 minutes.

Choose a Hairstyle:

Learn to like your curls. Straightening efforts and hair relaxants damage hair. Have your hairdresser help you choose a hairstyle that is easy to maintain--preferably one that just requires a wet-and-go approach.

Trim Split Ends:

Once you have your favored style, it is important to visit your stylist at least 4 times a year to trim split ends and fresh your style.

Use of Razor:

Don't let your hair stylist use a razor to layer your hair (although layering is good.) Razors contribute to split ends.

Natural Oils:

Keep shampooing to a minimum since shampoo tends to dry out hair. If you do wash your hair daily, dilute shampoo with an equal amount of water. Don't wash hair every day. This kind of hair needs the natural oils from your scalp to reduce frizz.

Conditioner:

Use a daily conditioner to keep hair moisturized. Finger-brush your hair while the conditioner is in it. Then rinse. To upkeep your desired style, just wet hair with some conditioner on non-washing days (rinse thoroughly). Apply a leave-in conditioner or anti-frizz serum to your damp hair. Deep-condition your hair once a week.

Hair Dryers:

Avoid using hair dryers unless necessary. Blow drying hair dries it out.

Use of Chemical:

Believe it or not, grease, mousses, and gels make caring for this kind of hair harder!! Chemical build-ups require more washing than is healthy.

Residue Foods:

If you must use products, use high-quality, health-food store or salon products that leave little residue. Generally, residue foods consists of corn flakes, White rice, noodles, and refined pasta

Brushing:

Do not brush, except you want a 'fro. Unless you want to look like a lion, put down the paddle brush. Brushes with bristles have no business being anywhere near the curly hair. They nearly break up the regular curl pattern and scratch up the hair, which reasons frizz. To touch up your hair in the evening, moisturize your fingers with water and a little amount of conditioner. Lane your fingers over your hair and level up the frizz.

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