Tame Your Curls And Prevent Frizz With These 5 Handy Tips

Posted by andrade elisa on May 20th, 2019

Almost everyone with curly hair knows how difficult it is to tame it. Especially frizz. You have it. You hate it. But you try to fight it by lining your cupboard with every serum, cream, oil that you can lay your hands on. It doesn’t help. And then comes the rain. Curly hair and rain are about as compatible as fire and ice. Nothing seems to work. To cut-down on your trips to the best curly hair salons in NYC, we’ve compiled a list of things you can do at home to control frizz.

1.Avoid sulphate-based shampoos

Humidity can easily get trapped in each strand of the hair when cuticles are lifted. This generally happens when your hair is damaged and dry. This is where the frizz starts. To prevent your hair from losing moisture, experts suggest that you give up on using sulphate-based shampoos. In order to seal cuticles, coat your hair with a super hydrating (but still lightweight) conditioner. Then apply a leave-in from the mid-length to ends.

2.Don’t over cleanse

Avoid washing your hair everyday if you have thick waves, coils, or curls. Our scalp releases natural oils which are vital for the health of our hair. Shampooing every day strips the hair of these essential oils, leaving it dry and damaged. Just wash it once or twice a week to avoid frizz.

3.Use the right products

Make sure that you’re using texture specific products for your curls. For medium-texture curls, try a water-based mousse. If your hair is fine and thin, use an alcohol-based product. Keep an anti-humidity spray handy. Before you leave the house, spray your hair thoroughly with it. It acts like an invisible shield.

4.Do NOT use a terrycloth towel

Terrycloth fluffs up hair cuticles, which leads to frizz. They also absorb too much moisture from the hair, leaving them tangled. Use a cotton T-shirt or microfiber towel to scrunch dry to avoid a frazzled look.

5.The right comb

You cannot be using a fine tooth comb on your curls. This will only lead to snares and breakage. Even hairbrushes invite frizz and break up curls. Make sure that you use a wide tooth comb and reverse comb your hair, i.e., going from the ends to the roots and not the other way round.

This summer, keep your hair from getting frizzy with these easy-to-follow tips. To get the best treatment, always seek help from the professionals at the best curly hair salons in NYC.

Author’s Bio: The author is an avid blogger and this article is about managing frizzy hair.