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