If frizzy hair is your worry, fear not. Whether you have straight or curly hair, frizzy hair is very common and with a few tricks you can learn to discipline it, manage it in a simple and natural way.
Often it's also about being able to identify the right products that your hair will love, and avoiding all the treatments or habits that can instead give you the unpleasant cloud effect at the end of your hair routine.
So let's find out together everything that is important to know about frizzy hair, to be able to take the best care of it and obtain an impeccable and long-lasting style !
What causes frizzy hair?
Frizzy hair is very dry hair that needs hydration and seeks it in the humidity of the environment: when the water in the air comes into contact with the hair, it lifts and expands the cuticles, creating the cloud effect. Even when the environment we are in is very dry, we run the risk of finding ourselves with the dreaded straw effect on our hair , due to the extreme dryness of the hair. Three causes of frizzy hair are genetic factors, but also poor nutrition, tiredness and physical or psychological stress that can affect the health of our entire body, including our hair.
The way we take care of our hair also plays an important role: using products that are not suitable for our hair, dyes, perms, bleaching, incorrect use of hair dryers, curling irons and straighteners, can stress the hair and make it dry and frizzy.
How to remove frizz from hair
To best manage frizzy hair, start by using specific products with a hydrating action, free from aggressive ingredients.
What shampoo to use for frizzy hair
Use a gentle cleanser that respects the hair and is not too "degreasing": we do not want the "swish" effect on the hair, because we need to preserve the natural oils of the hair that serve to protect it from external aggressions.
Wash your hair 1-2 times a week with a gentle, hydrating shampoo.
If you need to wash them more frequently, use a co-wash , a super-delicate alternative wash. It has the consistency of a conditioner, does not foam and helps you cleanse your hair gently, protecting the hair and leaving it soft and hydrated.
Try using these shampoos for frizzy hair in your routine!
What conditioner should I use on frizzy hair?
An excellent conditioner is a must-have in your routine for treating frizzy hair!
This cosmetic has the function of gently untangling the hair and providing its disciplining, nourishing and anti-frizz functions. Thanks to its ability to close the cuticles, offered by the slightly acidic pH of the conditioner, it manages to protect the hair from humidity.
After shampooing, apply conditioner to the lengths and ends, leaving it on for a few minutes and then rinsing immediately afterwards.
Choose your favorite anti-frizz conditioner!
Mask for frizzy hair
The hair mask is an intensive treatment that can offer our hair all the specific actions it needs. The perfect mask for frizzy hair is a nourishing, anti-frizz and regenerating treatment. rich in oils, butters and silky and illuminating extracts.
Depending on your needs, you can apply the frizzy hair mask before or after shampooing.
Leave it on for at least 15-30 minutes to benefit from all the active ingredients inside. If you want to intensify its effect, apply it after shampooing with a cap, in this way you will take advantage of the thermo-vapor effect, which promotes better penetration of the active ingredients into the hair.
Here are some of the most popular masks for frizzy hair!
How to dry frizzy hair
This is a very important step in your hair frizz removal routine.
Before starting to dry your hair, remove excess water by gently patting it dry : do not rub your hair with the towel! Wet hair is very fragile and can break and get damaged.
For the same reason, brush your hair gently with a detangling brush or a wide-toothed comb .
If you can, avoid using a hair dryer and let your hair dry in the open air or wrapped in a microfiber towel, away from heat sources.
If you use a hair dryer, set the temperature to the minimum and set the speed to the minimum or medium level. Hold the hair dryer at least 20 cm away from your head, moving it often so as not to concentrate the heat in one spot.
Apply a heat protectant to protect your hair from heat, which greatly increases frizz. With a heat protectant, you will be able to better control frizz and prevent damage caused by hot styling, which unfortunately has the ability to dry out, weaken, break hair and cause split ends.
Here are the best heat protectors for frizzy hair!
Styling frizzy hair
Styling products help you combat frizz during the day and keep your hair in order. Use products rich in hydrating and emollient ingredients that also help you restructure the hair and make it stronger. The ideal way to give frizzy hair what it needs, namely hydration, is a gel , a water-based hair cosmetic that will maintain the right level of humidity and form a protective film around the shaft, thus avoiding the loss of hydration and the lifting of the cuticles. For this purpose, you can use aloe gel , flaxseed gel or a specific gel styling product with a hydrating action. The Yuniwa Cosmetics Strengthening Pack is a soft and light gel, rich in hydrating, strengthening and illuminating ingredients, perfect for all hair types, especially dry hair. Apply a small amount of product to damp hair and proceed with styling. This gel has a soft and natural hold , does not stick the hair and makes it soft and voluminous.
You can use it without fear even on the roots , because it does not make a mess and does not weigh down and helps to discipline and strengthen the hair. You can also use a creamy leave-in product on the lengths : the creams are richer in oils and help to seal the hydration inside the cuticles, protecting the hair from dryness and fragility.
Extra tips
If the day is particularly humid and you want to keep your hair in order, opt for an updo, taming baby hair with a hydrating and modeling gel .
If you choose the braid , apply a little modeling gel to the lengths too: once you let your hair down you will have defined waves with a super natural look!
To improve the health of your hair and avoid frizz, protect your hair at night by using a silk scarf or cap which reduces friction and prevents frizz and breakage.
A great choice is to use a silk pillowcase , even better if made of vegan bamboo silk, smooth, fresh and eco-friendly!
When you dry your hair with a hair dryer, leave the bathroom door open to prevent humidity from building up in the room and settling on your hair.
Never heard of silk pillowcases? Learn more about all the benefits they bring to your hair routine in our guide to silk pillowcases !
Continue to discover our tips for taking care of your hair naturally in our Hair - Guides and tutorials section.
