How to Combat Curly, Course or Frizzy Hair?

Answer 1

Do your kinky tresses cause stress? Are your cork-screw curls parched and brittle? Is ‘poof-head’ a fitting nick name for you? Well lay your flat iron and frustration aside, and read further on how to transform your hard- to- tame locks into a glossy, well behaved ‘do.

1. Do not was your hair every day. Rather, skip a day or two. Your hair type can afford it since frequent washing will just dry it out.
2. When you do wash your hair, skip the shampoo. Nope, you did not read incorrectly. This is not a joke. Instead, cleanse your hair and scalp with conditioner. Believe it or not, conditioners contain ingredients that are actually cleansing agents. So fear not- wash your curls as you normally would, but jus swap the hair-stripping ‘poo for an ultra-rich moisturizing conditiner for a de-frizzed ‘do. Tip: do not waste your cash using expensive high-end brands since you’ll be using a liberal amount to ensure a thorough cleanse. A cheap brand such as Suave will do the trick.
3. Post-shampping, er rather, conditioning/cleansing, spritz your tresses with a leave-in conditioner such as Infusium 23 Frizzologie Conditioner Leave-In Treatment ($5.99).
4. Post- leave-in conditioning, put some regular conditioner on your hair- but not the same cheaper brand you used for the cleansing process in step 2. Instead, opt for a higher quality conditioner such as Herbal Essences Totally Twisted or None of Your Frizzness ($4.99) or TRESemme Moisture Rich Conditioner ($5.99). This step may sound a little bizarre to you, but it really does work. You don’t need to worry about the product sitting in your hair, leaving a white residue behind- it will soon “disappear” and your curls (especially if your hair is very dry) will suck it right up like sponge. Thus, your hair will get double conditioning and a heck of a lot less frizz.
5. This step is optional: to hold your newly tamed, glossy tresses in place- especially during the heat and humidity- add a quarter size drop of gel throughout your hair. Try Sebastian Laminates Sheer Curl Weightless Shine Curling Gel ($15.00).

With these easy tricks, you’ll soon abandon your blow-dryer, flat iron and shampoo and embrace your spirals. Hello luscious locks, good-bye frizz.