Frizzy hair is definitely one of my hair nightmares. Here are three simple ways to avoid frizz to help your hair stay smooth.
I know frizz is an issue for you too because I get so many emails about frizz every day. When you subscribe to newsletter, I ask what your biggest hair issue is. Lena replied saying:
My biggest problem is frizziness with my hair. When I do fun things with my hair it still looks horrible due to this. I use Keratin Hair stuff and it’s still a mess!
Yes even after having a keratin smoothing treatment, frizz can be a big hair issue.
Just like acne, frizz has many causes but here’s the one cause of frizz that affects us all:
Friction = Frizz
The more friction your hair experiences, the frizzier it becomes. So to avoid frizz, you need to reduce friction. Here are three simple ways to minimise friction and stop the frizz occurring.
3 simple ways to avoid frizz
1. Stop touching your hair
Seriously, I mean it! This is coming from a chronic hair twister, I do it whenever I’m thinking. Or bored. Or watching TV. You get the picture. But if I can stop it, I know you can too.
Remember that every time you touch your hair you transfer dirt and oil to your hair. Leave your hair alone.
2. Switch your pillowcase
Swap your rough cotton pillowcase for a smooth silk slip. My mum has used this trick for years. Even your 1000 thread count organic cotton is too rough. The silk fibres are much smoother than cotton and won’t rough up your hair as you sleep.
Here’s a trick if you don’t have a silk pillowcase – tie a silk scarf around your pillow. This works perfectly when you’re travelling too. You can get silk scarves cheaply from vintage stores too if you want to save.
3. Ditch your towel
Your towel is fine for your body but not your hair. Every time you rub your hair with your towel, you’re saying, “I don’t care and bring on the frizz!”
Instead, use a soft t-shirt. Old t-shirts are great for this as they’re perfectly worn in and super soft. Never rub your hair with a towel, or t-shirt. Think of gently squeezing the water out of your hair.
Be careful with your hair and always remember friction = frizz.
What’s your tip for avoiding frizz?
Great tips, never heard of using a tshirt before, gotta try it out. Also going to get a silk pillowcase ASAP sound so comfy!
Ugh, hate frizz! I’m in the thick of a Midwestern USA summer and it helps me to rinse my conditioner out with cool water, and I’m learning to avoid products with glycerin in summer. I guess it’s a humectant and can add too much moisture? I have wavy hair. Next on my list is the silk pillowcase-thanks for that tip!
Cool water definitely helps, and can be nice in summer. Glycerin can form a barrier but can also take moisture from hair and skin so you have to find a formula that works for you x
Thank God for these tips!!!! I needed these so badly, my hair has gotten out of control.
Hope they help! xx
I have curly hair that I straighten quite often and the biggest issue for me is trying to stop with the constant touching!! But I’m gonna go and buy myself a silky pillow case now and give it a go!
Also clip your hair up at night in a loose top knot, Emily. It makes a huge difference. I’m so with you on the hair touching. I have to pull my hands away from touching my hair when it’s straight as it feels so nice! The only thing that stops me is the knowledge that I can make my blowdry last longer if I don’t touch it 😉
What do you do at night with the topnot?
Hi Carina, I wear a loose top knot or clip my hair up to keep it out of the way like this – https://www.hairromance.com/2011/10/how-to-wake-up-with-great-hair.html xx
All brilliant tips! An extra one: use aloe vera gel or an aloe vera product when you’re letting your hair dry naturally. Apply ir spray (I use the volumizing hair spray from Intelligent Nutrients), smooth with a comb and don’t touch until dry (or go to bed). It will feel “hard” but don’t worry! Frizz free hair guaranteed!
Thanks Laure, and great tip! x