Taming unruly flyaways and frizz can seem like an insurmountable challenge for those of us who have fine, dry, and/or curly hair. Many of us have tried everything: from gobs of expensive styling products, to hot tools, to all manner of scrunching and brushing techniques, only to be left with limp, lack-lustre, or wildly unruly hair. Fortunately, with a few simple tricks, it is possible to get your frizz and flyaways under control, and to reveal the beautiful, healthy hair that lies beneath.
1. Start With the Right Shampoo and Conditioner
The first step in controlling frizz and flyaways is to start with the right shampoo and conditioner. Using a sulphate-free product can help to avoid drying out the hair and creating additional frizz. For fine or coarse hair, choose a lightweight, nourishing formula. For normal to thick and coarse hair, opt for a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. Avoid anything that foams excessively, as these can often contain harsh cleansing agents that can disrupt the natural balance of your scalp and damage the hair shaft.
Using a sulphate-free product can help to avoid drying out the hair and creating additional frizz.
2. Use a Heat Protectant
Heat protectants are essential for anyone using heat styling tools on their hair. These products provide a barrier between the hair and hot tools, protecting the hair from heat damage and frizz. Make sure to apply a generous amount of product and evenly distribute it through the hair before applying heat.
Heat protectants are essential for anyone using heat styling tools on their hair.
3. Reduced Heat Settings
It may be tempting to turn up the heat setting on your styling tools, as this can provide quicker results, but this is not always the most effective way to avoid frizz and flyaways. In fact, setting the heat too high can lead to unmanageable hair and potential damage. Instead, opt for lower heat levels, and use the heat settings on your tools to slowly build the desired style.
Setting the heat too high can lead to unmanageable hair and potential damage.
4. Detangle Gently
Start by combing or brushing out the knots using a detangling brush or wide-toothed comb. Work slowly and gently, being careful not to tug or pull at the hair. This can not only create unsightly frizz, but it can also cause breakage over time. Avoid using harsh brushes to style your hair, as this can also cause a great deal of damage.
5. Use Hair Serum Carefully
Hair serum can be an effective tool for controlling flyaways and adding shine to the hair, but it should be used carefully. Too much serum can actually increase the appearance of frizz, which is why it is important to use only a small amount. A little goes a long way, so apply serum to your fingertips, and then lightly smooth it over problem areas.
Too much serum can actually increase the appearance of frizz, which is why it is important to use only a small amount.
Tackling frizz and flyaways can be a challenge, but with the right products and techniques, it is possible to manage and control your hair. Make sure to use a sulphate-free shampoo and conditioner, a heat protectant spray, and hair serum to help smooth and protect the hair. By reducing the heat setting on your styling tools and detangling the hair gently, you can reveal the beautiful shining hair that lies beneath.
