Primary Impact of Fighting the Frizz

One of the most challenging aspects of owning an uber-cool head of curls or wavy hair, is the fight with the frizz; something that is a constant and challenging daily routine.

Frizzy hair is hard to manage, especially when the slightest humidity can turn your hair into a wild poof. Luckily, frizzy hair usually means dry hair, and when you have dry hair, all it really means is that your hair is thirsty for some moisture. When your hair is hydrated and moisturized, you can say bye-bye to your frizzy mane.

So, without further ado – the team at Primary Impact have come up with a sure-fire way of dealing with the fight on the fuzz:

Shampoo – Try and use sulfate-free shampoos. Shampoos containing sulfate products (specifically sodium lauryl sulfate), are great at removing buildup and cleansing your hair, but they also dry the hair and are a known cause of frizz.  To avoid frizz, you should use moisture shampoo and use sulfate-free options. Avoid shampoos that contain alcohol. When picking a shampoo, steer clear of shampoo products that contain alcohol. Just like sodium lauryl sulphate, alcohol dries out your hair which can make it frizzier when drying.

Be gentle while shampooing your hair. If your hair is considerably dirty, use a small amount of shampoo to gently wash your scalp. The ends of your hair do not need to be dried out more than they already are, so cleansing your scalp can repair your hair without stripping away essential oils. Soak your hair in lukewarm water and massage the shampoo into your hair and scalp. Wait approx. 1 minute before gently massaging the shampoo through mid-lengths and ends, then rinse. Ensure to remove all shampoo. (We recommend)

Living Proof – No Frizz Shampoo

If your hair has product built up on, apply a clarifying shampoo to break down and rinse away product residue on the hair.  Follow it up immediately with a moisturizing shampoo so your hair doesn’t dry out.

Conditioner – Use a protein-rich conditioner. Conditioners high in protein content are seriously hydrating and can help restore and maintain moisture in the hair. Apply conditioner to the mid-lengths and ends of the hair; applying conditioner onto your scalp, can make your scalp overly oily and looking too greasy.

If you apply conditioner in the shower, leave it on for approximately 2-5 minutes, ensuring the hair to soak up the nutrients. Rinse with cool water allowing the product to help close the cuticle. (We recommend)

ELEVEN Smooth Me Now Anti-Frizz Conditioner

Consider a regular deep condition. For uber dry and frizzy hair, you should deep condition your hair once a week. Apply the desired amount of mask or intense conditioner to the hair after shampooing (moisture shampoo). Apply the mask or intense conditioner from mid-lengths of the hair to ends and process for approximately 30 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.

Combing conditioner through your hair. Frizzy hair can get knotty and tangled when dry, It is recommended to comb whilst in the shower and your hair is damp. Using a wide-toothed comb will enable you to untangle unruly knots. Rinse the conditioner after a few minutes using cool water. If your hair is still knotty when the hair is dry, simply use your fingers to gently remove those remaining tussles. (We recommend)

REDKEN Frizz Dismiss Anti-Static Mist

Avoid using a brush while your hair is still wet as this will cause damage and further breakage to your hair. Use combs whenever possible.

Always rinse with cold water. When rinsing hair with hot water, this causes your hair’s cuticle to expand and open. When the cuticles open, your hair looks even frizzier and more damaged. When rinsing your hair with cold water this helps to close the cuticle and give the appearance of extra shine.

Styling Frizzy hair – Allow your hair to air dry where possible. When getting out the shower, squeeze out as much excess water from the hair. Avoid rubbing your hair dry with a towel – This creates more frizz and breakage to the hair. Instead, simply letting your hair air dry on its own gives the hair more life. (We recommend)

KMS Tame Frizz Smoothing Lotion

Use a diffuser when drying hair. Adding a diffuser to your hair dryer works perfectly and effectively without messing up those luscious curls. It is suggested to focus all drying on the root area of the scalp allowing the mid-lengths and ends to dry naturally. Diffusers work best on curly hair. Always use a cool setting when you’re diffusing your hair. Heat can make hair more prone to frizz from humidity.

Protecting the ends of your hair. Hair ends are furthest away from the oil-producing scalp, they can sometimes look and feel the driest part of your hair. Whilst your hair is still damp, apply a small amount of light shine conditioning serum to the ends of your hair for protection, especially if you’re using hot tools. Try to limit the use of hot tools. The heat from frequent use of styling tools (dryers, curlers, straighteners, rollers) can damage the hair and look even frizzier whilst drying the hair out.

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