Air Dried Hair Turns Frizzy but Why?

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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 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 friz 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 like Infusium Leave In Conditioner works well for 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.

I find that John Frieda Satin Shine Finishing Creme in my hair and it works great. I find that serums can make your hair look greasy if you over use them. There is a fine line~

Thats why I like the creme.

To anti frizz my hair without having to use a straightening iron, do this: (You do have to use a blow dryer and it's not air dried hair but it helps a lot and you will get rid of your frizz!)

Wait until your hair is almost dry, slightly damp. Then use the hair dryer on high heat and blow your hair DOWN. (Hold the hair dryer up in the air above your head to do this.) Brush it down as your blow it dry it thoroughly. This takes very little time~

Then apply a small amount of the creme to your hands...then lightly tap it into your hair and distribute it as best you can. (If you don't get enough creme the first time, you can add more if you need it. It much easier to add than to subtract!) Then blow dry again while you gently brush it down again.

When you blow dry your hair on high heat, you open the cuticle of the hair. You apply the creme to the open cuticle. When you blow it dry again, the creme can penetrate into the cuticle too. It really helps to 'tame' the hair. This won't get all the frizz but its a way to avoid 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.

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.

This technique will work for most of the day though. You can rewet it a little 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, and help the creme penetrate deeper into your hair shaft. (kinda like reapplying it)

Of course, if you want to stick to air dried hair only, try Wen Hair Products. They have none of the surfactants that are drying to your hair. Wen is a botanical mix of 'nothing but good ingredients' for your hair!Order the WENŽ Healthy Hair Care System and receive FREE bonuses

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