When you let your hair air dry without separating it into sections, the mass of wet hair tends to clump up as it dries instead of separating into well-defined curls. Don’t towel your hair dry roughly, since this can cause it to get frizzy. Just gently blot your hair dry to the tips.
As you apply the product, squeeze your hair gently to help lift up the curls.
Drying your hair without the diffuser will blow out your curls, so make sure you use the attachment. At this point, handle your hair with your fingers as little as possible; let the diffuser do the work. Handling your hair too much will lead to frizzing.
If you wash your hair every day, try cutting back to just two times a week and see if you notice that your curls are less dry. Everyone’s hair texture and oil level is a little different, so experiment and see what works for you. It might take a few weeks before you figure out how many times a week you need to wash your hair to keep it clean but also well conditioned.
Look for a conditioner that does not contain silicones. These make your hair shiny at first, but eventually they build up and leave curls looking weighed down and dull. If you choose to use shampoo, get one that’s sulfate-free or is labeled as moisturizing or nourishing. Sulfates are a cleansing agent that dry out hair, cause frizz, and they wreak havoc on a curly head.
Honey. Mix 2 tablespoons of honey with 2 tablespoons of water. Work the mixture through your hair section by section. Let it sit for an hour, then rinse it out. OIive oil or coconut oil. Work section by section to finger-comb the oil into your hair. Let it sit for an hour, then rinse it out. Your hair may still feel a bit oily, so if it bothers you, rinse it along with shampoo. Egg whites. An egg white rinse will leave your hair looking shiny and moisturized. Separate two eggs and stir the whites together. Dilute with a little water. Work the mixture into your hair section by section. Let it sit for an hour, then rinse with the coldest water you can tolerate.
Argan oil Shea butter Cocoa butter Creams that contain one of the above ingredients Curl-defining serums
If your hair is more wavy than curly, you can use a boar-bristle brush to brush your hair, but only when it’s dry. A boar-bristle brush is made with bristles that are similar to the texture of your hair, so it won’t damage your curls. It’s used to help move your scalp’s natural oils down the length of your hair.
Tell the stylist you want to avoid triangle hair, and see what he or she says. Anyone experienced in cutting curly hair knows what this means. Triangle hair is when the heavy curls grow in the shape of a triangular helmet. A good stylist will be able to cut the curls in such a way that they have better shape and movement. If a stylist wants to “thin” your hair with thinning shears, that’s a red flag. Thinning shears can cause curly hair to frizz.
If you’re concerned about getting more volume near your roots, use small clips to lift up your hair near your scalp. The hair will dry with a little more lift than it otherwise would.
Sleep on a silk pillowcase designed to provide a soft surface for your hair. It’s good for your skin, too. Avoid styles that pull too much on your curls, and use hair accessories that aren’t too sharp or tight.
To keep frizz at bay during the day, bring along a little gel or hair oil you can use to smooth down your hair. Remember not to comb or brush out your curls if you want them to stay coiled.
