How to Fight the Frizz?

Do you dream of silky and shiny sleek hair? But more often than not, the hair becomes more of a frizzy mess especially after washing. So what can be done to stop frizzing and attaining the dream look? Med Guru looks for solutions!

Among the different hair problems found among women, frizz is by far the most common and troublesome problem. Hair is the crowning glory for a person and affects the overall look to a very large extent. Hair that is frizzy to look at and feel would make anyone feel bad. It affects especially people with long, curly or chemically processed hair.

What causes Frizz?

Frizz is a resultant of roughening up of the hair’s outermost layer, the cuticle. Cuticle normally is very soft and gives the hair a shiny and tangle free look. But when the layer becomes rough, it leads to tangles, dullness and frizz. Frizzy hair is more common during warm and humid days. This is because the hair needs moisture and reaches out into the environment for it.

Earlier women had to deal with frizzy hair all through the warm and humid summer months. However, now the market has loads of products, which help regain the moisture and luster of the hair.

How can Frizz be prevented?

1. Proper Shampoos and Conditioner: Usage of proper shampoos and conditioner can help remove frizz to a great extent. Proper products would mean the products right for the hair type.

A shampoo helps open up the cuticle layer and help release the dirt build up. A shampoo should have basic pH. Conditioners do just the opposite. They seal the cuticle and should always have an acidic pH.

Sometimes we use hard pH products, which harm our hair rather than doing the required job. Products that claim to “hydrate” the hair might be the best choice for people dependant on chemical products. Shampooing too often also might harm the hair. A good shampoo every other day and a professional conditioner can make the hair smooth and silky.

2. Reducing the Usage of Blow Driers: Blow driers damage the hair. Heat in itself is bad for the hair. One way to avoid this damage simply would be to air-dry the hair as much as possible. Whenever the blow drier is used, total drying should never be done. It is seen that professional hairdressers and stylists would use the blow dryer only for removing 90 percent of moisture. The tips, which are the most sensitive, are left a little wet.

3. Use a Smoothening Serum: After washing the hair, the next step should be to use a serum to smoothen the hair. The market is flooded with gels, liquids, waxes and creams that help smooth the cuticle of the hair and bring back the shine. Too much of anything, however is bad. If used in large quantities, the hair looks really greasy and limp.

4. Sprays: Anti-frizz sprays have become quite popular as they are easy to use and the quantity of use is easily maintained. This helps in overcoming the problems that are faced while using gels and creams.

For a completely frizz-free and sleek hair, a combination of the products discussed in this article should be used. Consulting an expert to understand the hair type is the first step that should be taken. Hair is very sensitive and one should be very careful about what you experiment with.