Select a frizz-fighting and straightening shampoo and softening conditioner formulated to keep hair smooth and sleek. Use a leave-in conditioner. Liberally spray a leave-in conditioner on damp hair to smooth the cuticle, seal in moisture, and create a barrier against frizz. Be smart with the flat iron.
Wash-off mask: Blend 1/2 a ripe banana, 2 tbsp honey and a few drops of almond oil. Apply this mixture on your strands and allow it to set with a shower cap for 20 minutes before rinsing. Bananas help maintain the moisture of your hair, smooth frizz and also soothe itchy scalp.
Flat iron your hair in 1 in (2.5 cm) sections.
Clamp the hair between the flat iron's plates as close to your roots as you can and pull the flat iron down the length of the hair. Then, move to the next section and do the same thing. Keep going until all of your hair is straightened.
Hair will slowly become drier, coarser, and thinner over the years. The truth is that as we grow older, the oils that our scalp relies on for nourishment decrease, resulting in drier, frizzier hair. Along with a change in oil production, our body stops creating melanocytes, the substance that colors our hair.
Don't scrub your hair with your towel.
Doing so will rough up the cuticle surface, which in turn leads to strand swelling—and frizz. Instead, gently blot your hair, then gather it into the towel and let the towel absorb as much moisture as possible.
If you want to maintain some of your natural texture while reducing frizz, Cezanne keratin treatments and relaxers are a good choice. If you desire straighter, sleeker hair, Brazilian smoothing may be the way to go. For a completely straight and long-lasting result, Japanese straightening is the most suitable option.
Deep Conditioning Masks: Intensive deep conditioning masks can help nourish and hydrate dry, damaged hair, making it more manageable and silky. Hairdressers often use masks containing ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, or plant-based proteins to deeply condition and smooth the hair.
To get the most out of it overnight, try applying a moisturizing hair mask such as Colour Fanatic Instant-Deep Conditioning Mask on freshly washed damp hair. You can either loosely tie up your hair in a ponytail or wrap it in a warm towel. The heat this creates can help the mask work as you sleep.
If your frizz feels never-ending, you may be overwashing your hair. Overwashing can lead to the removal of the F-layer (the hydrophobic layer of the cuticle). When the F-layer is damaged, hair is more susceptible to moisture and humidity in the atmosphere, which breaks hydrogen bonds and causes hair to frizz.
To minimize frizz from the get-go, lock in moisture right after you shower by combing your leave-in treatment through wet hair. Leave-in conditioners, heat protectants and any anti-frizz products should be applied within a few minutes of getting out of the shower, before the steamy bathroom can start to cause frizz.
Always use a flat iron spray to create a barrier against heat damage and lock in moisture for softer, shinier locks. Protect your style with hairspray. Combat humidity and keep your strands straight all day with a frizz-fighting hairspray. If your frizz is harder to tame, a strong hold hairspray may work even better.
“Look for products with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, or aloe vera, which hydrate without leaving a greasy residue,” says Garshick. “Use a lightweight conditioner and avoid heavy oils or creams. A leave-in conditioner spray or a volumizing conditioner can also help add moisture without making hair flat.”
Dry, winter weather can also lead to frizz by creating staticky friction. Rough towel-drying, pulling, over-brushing, and heat styling all take a toll on your hair's health. Hot irons not only dry your hair out, but they cause thermal damage to the cuticle.
Rinsing your hair with hot water
That lack of moisture can lead to more frizz. It's an easy fix - just turn down the temperature slightly when you're washing your hair. If you can stand it, rinsing your hair with cold water smooths your cuticles, minimises frizz, and increases shine.