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