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Most of us deal with frizzy hair at some point, especially during the humid summer months. Frizziness is usually caused by dryness or breakage, which can make your hair look a little puffier than you’d like. Fortunately, there are a few ways you can change your beauty routine to control frizz and flyaways.
Here are 12 effective ways to fight frizz and get smoother, softer hair.
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QuestionWhy does my hair get so frizzy when I blow dry it?Gina AlmonaGina Almona is the Owner of Blo It Out, a New York City-based hair salon. With over 20 years of beauty training experience, Gina's work has been featured in People Magazine, Time Out New York, and Queens Scene. She has been able to keep a fresh perspective in the industry by demonstrating and participating in trade shows and workshops like the International Beauty Show. She received her cosmetology training from the Long Island Beauty School, Astoria.
Professional Hair StylistYour hair will frizz our when you don't apply the proper product beforehand, use the proper brush, or section your hair. It also might look frizzy if you blow dry your hair without a nozzle. -
QuestionWhat can I do to prevent my hair getting dry and frizzy?Community AnswerApply oil every day. Wash and shampoo your hair twice a week on non-consecutive days.
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QuestionWhen I air dry my hair gets frizzy, but when I blow dry the same things happen. What do I do?Community AnswerStraighten your hair. It might also be your shampoo, so make sure you're using one designed to reduce frizz.
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If you're wearing your hair in braids, try braiding the individual braids into one large braid to reduce pressure on your hair and prevent breakage.[13]Thanks
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- ↑ https://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/regimen/this-is-why-your-hair-looks-frizzy-after-it-dries
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- ↑ https://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/regimen/this-is-why-your-hair-looks-frizzy-after-it-dries
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=274&v=mFkfLVww7gM&feature=youtu.be
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- ↑ https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/hair/a28186415/frizzy-hair-tips/
- ↑ Ndeye Anta Niang. Hair Stylist & Master Braider. Expert Interview. 5 March 2020.
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To fix frizzy hair, work a dime-size amount of oil, like olive or coconut oil, into your hair and leave it in overnight. In the morning, rinse it out in the shower and your hair should be less frizzy! You can also fix frizzy hair by limiting how often you use shampoo since shampooing can strip hair of its natural oils. When you do wash your hair, use a deep conditioner and leave it in for 15-30 minutes. Also, always let your hair air dry since towels and blow dryers can make frizziness worse. To learn how to choose hair products that prevent frizziness, keep reading!
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