Air Dried Hair Turns Frizzy but Why?
Q) My air dried hair always looks frizzy and I have no clue why? Can you help me? What can I use after a shower to reduce the frizz?I have very long hair (down to my butt) and I've never used hair products on a regular basis. For a while now I've just been pulling it back when it's wet because the frizz is bothersome.I would describe my hair as soft, pretty straight (maybe a slight wave), a bit thin, and not oily. When I use a hair dryer my hair is much more manageable, but it take about 30 minutes to blow dry!! Any suggestions on specific products that might reduce the frizz and leave the hair looking untreated? I just want to leave my hair down to dry for once. Thanks :) Professional Hair Care Answer - A good leave in conditioner works wonders on air dried hair, but if you want to get the frizz out of it completely, you may have to work a little more at it. Hair color glazes To defrizz your hair without having to use a straightening iron, use a blow dryer when your hair is almost completely dry. Blow dry your hair DOWN, by holding the hair dryer above your head. Brush your hair down as your blow it dry it thoroughly. It will cut down on the amount of time you have to spend blow drying and will help cut down on frizz. Use smoothing creams before you blow dry. This won't totally eliminate frizz but its a way to avoid using using an iron. And it really takes no time at all to blow dry and brush your hair a few times. Its well worth the effort! It gives your hair great shine too. This technique will work for most of the day though. You can spritz your hair with water the next day and blow dry it again even if you don't wash everyday. The heat will reopen the cuticle and since the creme is still in your hair, which helps the cream penetrate deeper into your hair shaft. (It's kind of like reapplying it.) The problem during summer of course, is the humidity. You will notice throughout the day that your hair might revert back to being a bit frizzy. Only chemicals can permanently change the structure of the hair. Of course, if you want to stick to air dried hair only, try organic hair products Important words to look for when you're shopping for hair products, are 'smooth or sleek'. Smoothing shampoos Have you ever had a bad salon experience? (Post your own or read others' contributions...) Get a 3 Month Membership at TheHairStyler.com for just $14.95! Related Products More Hair Answers Professional Hair Care - To Create Beautiful Lasting Locks Everyday Hair Tips for Healthy Hair Didn't find what you were looking for? Use your keywords and this handy tool to find it fast! Virtual Hair Styles, Cuts, and Color! Go from Air Dried Hair Back to Homepage
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are a good option to try. If you don't want to add color to your hair, try the clear glaze. These help lay down the hair cuticle by adding a protective coating to your hair, which helps add shine. When the hair cuticle is raised, it looks frizzy. (Unless you've got 
(which works for all hair colors) work wonders on frizzy hair and are very light. They won't weigh down your hair or make it greasy like some hair glosses might. 
which also help smooth hair. The shampoos have none of the surfactants and sulfites/sulfates (
and 
work wonders for those who want air dried hair without the frizz. A new product on the market is 
. Its an organic brand by L'Oreal. These types of products also help lay down the hair cuticle.
