Say Goodbye to Frizz With These 9 Easy Steps
Fed up of frizz? You’re not alone. Not only does frizz make hair difficult to manage and style, but it also contributes to a dull finish that leaves hair looking lifeless.
The good news is that there’s plenty that you can do to banish the appearance of frizz. Read on as Evalectric shares nine steps to follow if you want your mane to look smooth, sleek, and frizz-free.
1) Only Use Moisturizing Hair Care Products
A lack of moisture is one of the most common reasons behind frizz. It causes your hair to reach upward and outward in an attempt to grab onto some of the moisture in the air around it, resulting in that dreaded fluffy finish. Once it manages to draw in some moisture, this then leads to the hair cuticles swelling, making that frizz even worse.
This is why the first step that you should follow should be to ensure that your hair has all of the moisture that it needs. The easiest way to do this is to opt for moisturizing hair care products. Look for formulas that are filled with hydrating ingredients that will quench your thirsty strands and give them access to all of the moisture that they need.
The Moisturizing Shampoo and Moisturizing Conditioner from Evalectric would be a great place to start. Both products have been infused with argan oil – one of the most hydrating plant oils around. It will immediately leave your locks feeling smoother while also providing a number of important nutrients that can help repair the appearance of damage, which is something else that can leave the hair looking frizzy.
2) Turn Down the Temperature When Heat Styling
As we just mentioned, any sort of damage to your strands can make your hair more susceptible to frizz. This is down to how damage causes the hair to become more porous. This then means that it absorbs more moisture from the air around it, resulting in hairs swelling, cuticles lifting, and frizz appearing.
While damage can come from many sources, heat styling is a major one. Exposing your hair to excessive levels of heat damages the hair cuticles, causing them to become raised and coarse. This makes the hair feel rougher, leaving it more prone to frizz. The way in which heat also breaks down the proteins in hair makes strands weaker. Again, this increases frizz.
Don’t worry, this doesn’t mean that you have to stop heat styling your hair. Instead, make an effort to turn down the temperature when you’re heat styling. Using a lower level of heat will mean that you’ll still be able to style your hair without causing the same amount of visible damage. If your current heated styling tools don’t offer this option, switch to ones that do. You’ll find plenty of adjustable-temperature styling tools at Evalectric, such as the entire Classic Styler range.
3) Tackle the Appearance of Frizz With a Hair Serum
Hair serums can be a great way to deal with the appearance of frizz. There are two ways in which you can use a hair serum for this, the first being to apply a serum while your hair is still damp. For this method, you’ll want to use a hydrating serum. This will give your hair an extra dose of moisture, which, as we mentioned above, will help to smooth down the look of frizz. A serum like the Evalectric Hair Serum, which is infused with aloe vera and vitamin E, would be a great choice. Since your hair is most permeable when it’s damp, it will soak up the moisture provided by the serum and will then be more likely to lie flat on your head instead of reaching up to grab moisture from the air.
Another option is to apply a hair serum once your hair is dry and has been styled. Warm it up between your hands first and be sure to distribute it evenly through your mane.
4) Don’t Over-Shampoo Your Hair
Did you know that shampooing your hair too often can cause it to become frizzy? This is due to how shampooing strips away your hair’s natural oils – the same oils that coat your hair shaft to keep your strands looking smooth.
Ideally, you want to give your scalp enough time to produce and distribute more oil before your next shampooing session. Wash your hair too soon, and it won’t be able to do this. Over time, this will cause dryness and frizz while also making your hair more susceptible to damage.
Unfortunately, there isn’t a simple answer to how often you should wash your hair. It all depends on your hair type. Those of you with naturally-greasy hair may need to wash your locks every other day, whereas anyone with dry or damaged hair should try to wait at least a few days in between washes.
5) Add a Diffuser to Your Blow Dryer
If you aren’t familiar with how a diffuser works, it’s time to get to know these handy little attachments. A diffuser fits onto the end of a blow dryer’s nozzle, ensuring that the heat is distributed evenly. Rather than your blow dryer emitting a concentrated stream of hair, a diffuser sends this heat through multiple small holes. This minimizes disruption when you’re blow drying your hair, which can go a long way in keeping the appearance of frizz to a minimum.
With diffusers being inexpensive and easy to attach to just about any blow dryer, it’s well worth buying one of these tools. However, make sure that you pair your diffuser with a high-quality blow dryer. Look for one that offers pro-level features, just like the Evalectric Pro Beauty Dryer. Not only does it have a powerful motor to ensure that you’re able to dry your locks quickly and efficiently, but it also allows you to adjust the speed and temperature so that you can dry your strands without causing any heat or friction damage.
6) Trim Those Split Ends Away
If you’ve noticed that your frizz seems to be more prevalent in the lower half of your hair, split ends could be to blame. When the ends of your hair split, they start to fray. This gives them a fluffy and frizzy appearance.
If you don’t do anything about your split ends, those frays will only travel up your hair shaft. This then spreads the frizz upward, making it even harder to control.
The only way to solve this problem is to trim off your split ends. Sure, hair serums, masks, and other products can help to temporarily seal those frayed ends, but there’s no way to actually repair split ends, which is why experts recommend trimming your hair every 6-8 weeks. As soon as you do so, you’ll notice that your frizz no longer looks so prevalent and that your hair becomes much easier to manage.
7) Make De-Tangling a Priority
Tangles are another big cause of frizz. Once a few hairs end up interlocked and tangled, they constantly pull/rub against each other. This creates friction that damages the hair cuticle, causing those hairs to frizz up. Tangles also increase your chances of experiencing breakages, which will also leave your hair looking messier and frizzier.
If tangles are a common occurrence for you, it’s time to figure out how to prevent them from forming. Detangling needs to become a priority – do this gently with a wide-toothed comb before washing your hair, and then again if needed after you’ve applied your conditioner. Be gentle with your hair at all times since any sort of friction will quickly encourage knots.
8) Keep Rough Materials Away From Your Hair
Speaking of friction…
Not only does this exacerbate tangles, but it also roughs up the hair cuticles, resulting in instant frizz. If you want to keep your mane looking as smooth as possible, preventing friction from occurring is essential.
How can you do this? Simply keep your hair away from any rough materials. Chances are that it comes into contact with these regularly, without you realizing!
Your pillowcase, for example, has contact with your hair for several hours each night. Swapping from cotton to silk or satin can greatly reduce friction, leaving your hair looking much smoother each morning.
Your towel could be another source of friction. Again, reduce this by switching your terrycloth towel for a microfiber towel when you’re drying your hair. The same applies to any hats that you wear – make sure that any rough fabrics aren’t touching your locks, even if this means taking time to add a silk lining to your favorite beanie.
9) Touch Up Frizz With a Mascara Wand or Toothbrush
What should you do if you’ve painstakingly styled your hair only to notice frizzy flyaways popping up?
Rather than starting from scratch, one easy way to quickly eliminate the look of those fluffy strands is to dampen a mascara wand or toothbrush with either a hairspray or a hair oil, and then use that to brush those frizzy strands and smooth them down. This method works surprisingly well and can even be used to fix frizz while you’re on the go.
The Evalectric Extreme Hold Hair Spray would be a good product to try this with. In addition to flattening your flyaways, its hydrating ingredients, which include olive oil and castor oil, will moisturize your strands to help prevent them from frizzing up again in a few hours. If you’d prefer to use an oil, make sure that you opt for a non-greasy one, especially if you’re working with frizz near your scalp.
Summary
As frustrating as frizz can be, there is plenty that you can do to stop those fluffy strands from forming that dreaded halo around your head. Start by implementing the steps that we’ve shared above and you should begin to see a difference in your locks straight away. Remain consistent with your efforts, and your battle with frizz will quickly become a problem of the past!
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