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Why are my curls soft and frizzy?
One of the main causes of frizzy curly hair is lack of moisture. When curly hair lacks moisture it will reach out into the atmosphere to find it instead. Author of Curly Girl: The Handbook, Lorraine Massey, famously says that “frizz is just a curl waiting to happen”, and that all it needs is moisture.
How do you keep long curly hair from frizzing?
Apply Leave in Conditioner & gel to wet hair I’ve noticed I have more frizz when I apply it on hair that has partially dried. If you have thick hair and apply leave in conditioner in sections (another tip to reduce frizz), keep a spray water bottle handy to re-wet the next section before you apply products.
How do I fix soft frizzy hair?
Ahead, top hair experts share the best ways to smooth your strands and fix frizzy hair for good.
- Use Shampoo That Works For Your Hair—If Any at All.
- Condition Daily.
- Try a Leave-In Conditioner.
- Opt for a More Intensive Treatment.
- Use Cold Water.
- Detangle in the Shower.
- Skip the Cotton Hair Towel.
How do you moisturize curls?
Even if you don’t want to get in the shower and drench your tresses, you can simply wet your curls lightly with water from the sink. Then put a dollop of conditioner in your palms, add a little water, rub hands together and gently apply this to your hair, especially to the top, which tends to get the frizziest.
How do you rehydrate curly hair?
How do you keep your curly hair moisturized?
- Use moisture-rich products. Choose hydrating and moisturizing shampoos and conditioners, as well as strengthening hair treatment masks for optimal moisture-protein balance.
- Keep your curls protected.
- Watch out for breakage.
- Trim & detangle to prevent split ends.
What causes frizzy curly hair?
There are four primary factors that cause frizz: the environment, diameter of the hair fiber itself, level of curl, and the amount of damage. Avoid long and hot showers, excess exfoliation, and hot tools like traditional hairdryers and flat irons to prevent frizz.