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Expert-backed tips to tame and get rid of frizzy hair for good

Of all the hair care woes one can go through, frizzy hair often tops the list of hair concerns many beauty brands market to cure. Let it be known that there is absolutely nothing wrong with frizzy hair. Frizz is natural and nothing to "tame" or "control," but if that's not the look you're going for at the moment, you might be looking for ways to smooth or get rid of your frizzies. 

What causes frizz?

According to the hairstylist, when hair is dehydrated, it becomes more prone to breakage and frizz. In addition, aggressive heat styling, chemical services, and harsh hair products can rob the hair of moisture that's needed to keep it looking smooth and frizz-free. 

Curly and coily hair types are more susceptible to frizz than straight or wavy counterparts. This is because curly textures are naturally drier, and they look to the environment to make up for the lack of moisture in their hair. 

Styling frizzy hair doesn't have to be your beauty routine's buzzkill. Keep scrolling for 5 expert-backed tips on how to help, style, and even enhance your frizzy hair no matter your hair type.

1.  Use Shampoo That Works For Your Hair

Shampoos that contain sulfates can strip the hair of its natural oils, which are necessary for fighting frizz. Instead, opt for a sulfate-free formula, which is gentler on the hair and the scalp, and only wash with shampoo when your hair really needs it. If you have curly hair, consider skipping traditional shampoos and sticking with a cleansing conditioner full of moisturizing ingredients instead.

2.  Condition Daily

Dry hair needs moisture, so conditioners and weekly treatments are the best and easiest way to hydrate hair quickly. Daily conditioning is very important because it hydrates hair and smooths the cuticle, hiding dryness and split ends.

3.  Skip the Cotton Hair Towel

Next to dehydration, public enemy No. 2 when it comes to frizz is friction, which cotton towels are notorious for causing when used post-shower. Using a microfiber hair wrap to absorb water after getting out of the shower is a better solution. Rubbing hair dry with a towel only roughs up the cuticle, which makes it more prone to the frizzies once it dries. Cotton absorbs moisture and leaves the hair cuticle wide open. Instead, opt for a microfiber towel. 

4. Reduce friction by sleeping on a silk pillowcase.

As we've learned with cotton towels, friction can cause hair to frizz up. The silk pillowcases, which are gentler on the hair, help induce shine, and reduce the risk of cuticle-roughening friction. 

Silk really helps protect your hair while you sleep. It maintains your hair's natural oils, which is especially important if your hair is fragile from chemical treatments. Plus, they don't strip moisture from the hair and lower friction that happens when you move around while sleeping, leading to much less frizz in the morning.

5.  Invest in a great hair dryer  

Your trusty hot tool will inevitably lead to dry, brittle hair. To make these woes more manageable, opt for an ionic blow dryer as this will work to maintain hair's health and shine.

Styling your hair with heat is a great way to seal the cuticle. When using a blow-dryer, make sure you dry it completely. If your hair is prone to frizz, chances are you probably aren't getting it 100 percent dry when blow-drying. Even the slightest trace of moisture will cause hair with texture or wave to frizz.

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