| My daughter hates her hair. Several of | | | | * DO NOT expose your hair to the |
| my friends hate their hair, too. Why? | | | | elements |
| Because it tends to frizz! | | | | Sun and wind will both dry your hair |
| We\'re not talking afro style frizz here | | | | causing excessive frizzing. Try to wear |
| or even anything remotely close, but | | | | a scarf or hat to cover your hair |
| when your hair\'s supposed to be sleek | | | | whenever you\'re in the sun and |
| and smooth, even the tiniest amount of | | | | especially if you know you\'re going to |
| frizz can be frustrating. | | | | be spending a lot of time outdoors. A |
| While I\'m not going to suggest I can | | | | scarf will also protect against wind |
| cure your problems, having had my share | | | | damage. You might also consider buying |
| of the frizzes I\'ve picked up a good | | | | hair products that protect against UV |
| few tips through the years and | | | | rays (they have a SPF - Sun Protection |
| hopefully, by following them, you\'ll | | | | Factor). |
| soon be experiencing frizz-free days, | | | | * DO have your hair cut regularly |
| too. | | | | Those with frizzy hair will probably be |
| * DO NOT wash you hair daily | | | | happier with a short style but whatever |
| Although you may feel that your hair | | | | you choose, it\'s important you visit |
| will be dirty if you don\'t wash it | | | | your hairdresser regularly as split ends |
| every morning while you shower, others | | | | will only add to the problem. |
| are very unlikely to notice. Only greasy | | | | * DO try to keep your hair dry |
| hair will show signs of being unwashed | | | | Damp air leads to frizz. Unfortunately, |
| after one day and frizzy hair is rarely | | | | we can\'t always ensure that our hair |
| greasy. On the contrary, the fact that | | | | will stay dry but if you think it might |
| you\'re stripping away your hair\'s | | | | rain, carry an umbrella. There are some |
| natural oils is the most likely cause of | | | | really funky looking brollies around |
| your frizz problem. Leave your hair for | | | | these days so they won\'t cramp your |
| 3-4 days between washes. | | | | style. |
| * DO use conditioner | | | | * DO NOT use heated styling tools |
| Try to find a moisturising conditioner | | | | Hair dryers, straightening irons and |
| and use it after every wash. It\'s | | | | curling tongs all damage the hair and |
| really worth paying a little extra for a | | | | should be avoided as much as possible. |
| good quality conditioner and if you | | | | If you MUST use them, always use a |
| can\'t afford both a good shampoo and a | | | | protective product on your hair |
| good conditioner, put the extra money | | | | beforehand. If you\'re uncertain of the |
| into the conditioner. | | | | kind of product you\'d need, ask your |
| * DO give your hair an intensive hot oil | | | | hairdresser for advice. |
| treatment | | | | * DO use anti-frizz products |
| About once every third wash (if you\'re | | | | Products such as frizz-ease aren\'t just |
| sticking to the 3-4 day washing guide), | | | | another way of getting you to part with |
| use a leave-in intensive conditioner on | | | | your money. Although they\'ll never |
| your hair. This will help replace any | | | | completely eliminate the problem, they |
| natural oils that your hair has lost due | | | | really do help decrease it. However, |
| to the abrasive cleaners in shampoo and | | | | it\'s important that you stick with the |
| your hair being exposed to the elements | | | | other tips, too. Using anti-frizz |
| (sun, wind etc). | | | | products alone simply isn\'t enough. |
| * DO NOT use chemicals on your hair | | | | Although I can\'t promise your frizz |
| Those who are unhappy with their hair | | | | problems will disappear, these tips |
| have a tendency to colour it and use all | | | | should at least help you eliminate the |
| sorts of other chemicals in a vain hope | | | | worst of the problem. |
| of somehow making it look better. The | | | | Just remember that whatever nature\'s |
| truth is, these chemicals are just | | | | given you, it\'s a lot better than if |
| adding to your problem. If your hair has | | | | you\'d not been given anything at all. |
| a tendency to frizz, keep away from | | | | Have a happy hair day! |
| unnecessary chemical products. | | | | |