Treatments for Frizzy Hair

Why Causes Frizz? 

There is one important thing to remember when it comes to frizz. Thirsty hair = frizzy hair! The main reason for the dreaded frizz is simply because your hair lacks moisture. Your hair can become dry for many reasons. It could be due to environmental factors, heat or chemical damage, or simply using the wrong products.  

 

Our hair contains hair cuticles that cover the outer layer of the hair. If these cuticles are closed, your hair will appear smooth and sleek. If your hair cuticles are raised, your hair will appear rough, dry, and, you guessed it, frizzy! When you’re hair cuticles are open, it will also leave your hair much more vulnerable to damage. 

 

So, what can we do to tame the frizz? The first step is understanding what causes our hair cuticles to rise so that we can do our best to solve the problem. We asked our hair care experts for the leading causes of frizzy hair and the best solutions to keeping your hair healthy, smooth and frizz-free! 

 

Leading Causes of Frizz 

 

Humidity 

If your hair is dry, your cuticles will open to try and absorb moisture from the air around you. This is a particularly big issue in humid environments. Your hair will absorb moisture from the air, which will cause your hair strands to swell, resulting in frizz. 

 

Chemical Treatments 

If you chemically straighten, color, bleach, or perm your hair, there is a good chance the damage from these treatments will cause dryness and frizz. Doing these kinds of treatments regularly can damage the cuticle leaving the hair brittle and dry, the perfect recipe for frizz. 

 

Heat  

Extreme heat, including styling tools like hair straighteners and curling irons, evaporates the moisture from your hair, leading to frizz. Hot weather and hot water can also cause damage to the hair cuticles and create the perfect environment for frizz to set in. 

 

Over-Washing 

So, by now, we know that dryness is the enemy of frizz. Washing your hair too often will remove your hair’s natural oils, which could lead to dryness. Avoid washing your hair every day; two to three times per week is usually sufficient for most hair types. 

 

Tips to Avoid Frizzy Hair 

 

Tip #1 – Choose the Right Products 

Using the correct products will help keep your frizz under control. Look for moisture-rich products designed specifically for frizzy hair. 

 

Tip #2 – Avoid Heat Styling 

Although heat styling might provide a temporary solution to frizz, in the long run, it will likely make the condition much worse. Limit how often you use heat styling tools, and always use a heat protection product first. 

 

Tip #3 – Use a Microfibre Towel 

When drying your hair, try using a microfibre hair towel or even a cotton t-shirt. Regular towels are rough on the hair and cause friction, damaging the hair cuticle. 

 

Tip #4 – Do a Cold Water Rinse 

When you wash your hair, finish with a cold water rinse to help seal your cuticles. During the wash, the lower you keep the temperature of the water, the better! 

 

Now that we know the causes of frizz, let’s have a look at a few products our hair care professionals have recommended to keep frizzy hair at bay! 

 

milk_shake Incredible Milk

 

This frizz-fighting milk from milk_shake truly is incredible! This multi-functional leave-in spray mask has twelve incredible functions that improve hair health and prevent frizz. The milk gives you the following benefits in just one treatment: 

 

• Controls frizz 
• Protects the hair from UV rays 
• Detangles 
• Maintains hair colour 
• Repairs damaged hair 
• Protects against heat damage 
• Detangles 
• Maintains your hairstyle 
• Increases shine 
• Adds volume 
• Prevents split ends 
• Smooths the cuticle 

 

Key Ingredients: Mango Extract, Raspberry Extract, Papaya Extract, Milk Protein 

 

Davines Ol Butter

 

Davines Ol Butter is an intensely moisturizing treatment that instantly smooths the hair and controls frizz. The butter also protects from UV rays, helps to restructure hair damage, and neutralizes damaging free radicals. 

 

Key Ingredients: Roucou Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Citric Acid, Vitamin E 

 

Kerastase Discipline Anti-Frizz Maskeratine

 

Kerastase’s Discipline Anti-Frizz Maskératine is a deep conditioning treatment mask that coats the hair fibers to reduce frizz and improve manageability. The deliciously smooth gel texture leaves the hair soft, smooth, and frizz-free! 

 

Key Ingredients: Potato Starch, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein 

 

Brazilian Blowout Acai Anti-Frizz Shampoo

 

Your anti-frizz routine starts with the very first step, your shampoo! Brazilian Blowout’s Acai Anti-Frizz shampoo deeply cleanses while maintaining the hair’s moisture levels. The sulfate-free formula is packed with essential nutrients and Amino Acids that lock in moisture, preventing dryness and frizz. 

 

Key Ingredients: Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Cocoa Seed Butter 

 

Redken Frizz Dismiss Mask

 

Redken Frizz Dismiss Hair Mask is the perfect solution for softening and hydrating unruly, frizzy hair. This deep-conditioning mask contains Redken’s Smoothing Complex, which deeply moisturizes all hair types to add moisture and improve manageability.  

 

Key Ingredients: Redken’s Smoothing Complex, Citric Acid