Combat Frizzy Hair

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Combat Frizzy Hair

Hair that is naturally curly or frizzy usually lacks moisture that is why it is important to use a good moisturizing shampoo and conditioner.

90% of us suffer with dry brittle or frizzy hair because our hair is deficient of (moisture) WATER! That is - the idea that our hair is dry, because we are lacking in natural oils. We are told that if we nurture our hair by brushing vigorously 100 times a day, with an all-natural bristle brush, or if we pamper our hair with hot oil treatments or smother our hair with cholesterols, then we are sure to be blessed with beautiful, shiny and healthy hair. This might be the case, if you have young hair that is not chemically treated. But this is certainly not the case, once you have treated your hair with harsh chemicals such as bleaches and alkaline permanents; or if you have naturally curly hair.

For hair to be in tiptop condition it has to have a moisture (water) content of at least 8%, and the right balance of protein and natural oil. Most of us produce enough natural oil (sebum), to keep our hair healthy, but lack the moisture.

What to do...
You need to give your hair lots of TLC, with shampoos that are designed to restore your hair's moisture level to its optimum 8%. Along with intense conditioners that will help to repair damaged cuticles, improve porosity, elasticity and general health and appearance of your hair.
Those of you with naturally curly, wavy or frizzy hair, those who use hot styling tools or who chemically treat your hair, will need to give your hair extra nurturing by supplying your hair with the necessary nutrition and moisture that it needs.

Chemical treatments (i.e., perms, hair dyes or bleaches) will deplete the hair of moisture. Bringing the hair moisture level down to as low as 2%. When this occurs you will start to notice split ends.

The same will happen with constant use of blow-dryers or hot styling tools. If these split ends are not repaired and the moisture level not restored to 8%, your split ends will turn to breakage. This obviously needs to be avoided at all costs.
Blow drying can leave your hair looking fried and the opposite of smooth. To avoid frizzy hair from blow drying, try using a diffuser that will more evenly distributes the heat through your hair causing less damage. Use a round brush for controlling blow dried hair from flying away while you are drying it. Give your hair an occasional break from blow drying to give it time to return to a naturally smooth state.

Those of you who live in hot, sunny or arid climates need to make sure that your hair care products contain sunscreens to protect your hair from the damaging affects of the UV rays. If not, the same thing will happen to the hair.