How To Fight The Frizz

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Hands up if you've ever felt frustrated by frizzy hair? It’s a common challenge for many and whether it's a result of humidity, damage or dryness, frizz can find its way to all hair types. The good news? We’ve got the DL on how to tame your tresses and get on track to frizz-free hair days.

What is Frizzy Hair?

Characterized by unruly strands that defy smoothness, frizzy hair is a term used to describe hair that appears dry, coarse, and a little bit wild, with strands that stick out or curl away from the main body of the hair. Frizzy hair has a rougher texture and tends to be more difficult to manage.

Frizz occurs when the outer layer of the hair, known as the cuticle, is raised, allowing moisture from the air to enter the hair shaft. The cuticle is made up of overlapping plates or panels. When it becomes dry, damaged and exposed to moisture, these layers lift - allowing moisture to pass through into the hair shaft, unsettling the structure. When your hair is feeling parched it absorbs moisture from everywhere. However, when properly sealed, the cuticle retains moisture sufficiently keeping the hair hydrated and smooth.

What Causes Frizzy Hair?

Damage: Straightener lovers we’re looking at you. Over-styling, heat damage, and chemical treatments can all weaken the cuticle, making hair more susceptible to frizz.

Dryness: When hair lacks moisture, it seeks it from the environment, leading to frizz. Using harsh shampoos or skipping conditioning can strip your hair of its natural oils.

Humidity: Moisture in the air is a significant trigger. Hair naturally absorbs moisture, especially when the cuticle is open, leading to swelling and frizz.

Hair Type: While all hair types can experience frizz, curly and wavy types are more prone to frizz because of the natural bends in the hair shaft, making it harder for the cuticle to lie flat.

Friction: Rubbing your hair with a towel, sleeping on rough pillowcases, or using certain hair accessories can cause friction, lifting the cuticle and creating frizz.

How to Prevent Frizzy Hair

Hydration and keeping the cuticle smooth are the key benefits to look out for when you’re seeking products to tame the mane. Haircare products that create a barrier between the cuticle and the moisture in the air are essential.

Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Hair Treatment: Hydrating by name, hydrating by nature. We know you’ve heard of Hyaluronic Acid for your skin – you're hydrating every day of course... But did you know it’s also a hair hero too? When it comes to our carefully crafted hair care formula, we have slightly twisted it, to create a recipe that contains optimized water-retaining high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acids. These not only hydrate your hair, but also work to reduce frizz, brittleness and protect it against pollution. In clinical trials, 83% of testers claimed their hair looked less frizzy after four weeks of use.

PCA Bond Repair Hair Treatment: This innovative hair treatment is a lightweight, fine spray mist that helps to repair, protect and strengthen damaged hair bonds. It helps to create a protective layer as well as deeper repair to prevent the cuticle being triggered into a frizz. Formulated with a unique technology called Granrepair Powerbond®, this clinically proven compound penetrates the hair fibre to strengthen damaged hair from within the hair shaft. It ultimately helps to repair, strengthen and protect them from damage caused by excessive bleaching, color dyeing, or heat styling.

Caffeine Stimulating Scalp Treatment: Your healthiest hair starts with a healthy scalp. Build strong and healthy hair from the root by investing in a scalp treatment. Helping to encourage the natural hair growth cycle by stimulating scalp and hair follicles, this overnight treatment uses caffeine powder, and an ingredient called Redensyl™ to help reduce hair loss and encourage growth to improve hair thickness. Use every night over a three-month period for the best results, consistency is key.

FAQ

What hair products are best for combating frizzy hair? Our two essential frizz-fighting haircare products are Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Hair Treatment and PCA Bond Repair Hair Treatment. This duo together helps to maximize hydration while repairing and strengthening damaged hair. Remember to invest in scalp treatments too like Caffeine Stimulating Scalp Treatment or Salicylic Acid Scalp Exfoliating Scalp Treatment as healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp.

Is frizzy hair genetic? Genetics can play a part in frizzy hair, as hair type and texture can be passed on from generation to generation. While all hair types can experience frizz, some such as curly hair are more prone to frizz as they naturally have more cuticle lift as the hair bends and curves.

Does weather affect frizzy hair? Yes, weather can significantly affect how frizzy your hair is. Humidity is the main culprit, as moisture in the air is a significant trigger but, rain, wind and cold weather can all impact frizzy hair.

Can diet and lifestyle choices impact frizzy hair? Yes, although a less common cause of frizzy hair, your diet can provide essential nutrients that support the overall health and appearance of your hair. One example is not getting enough protein can lead to an increased chance of frizzy hair – this is because the hair is made of protein, so a diet lacking in it can lead to weak, brittle hair that's more susceptible to frizz and damage.

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