Our tips for fighting frizz
Frizzy, unruly, wild hair... Discover simple , effective solutions to prevent frizz and straighten your hair naturally , thanks to piqui, broccoli and pracaxi carrier oils and natural conditioning ingredients. Natural anti-frizz shampoo, detanglers for unruly hair, smoothing serums or styling and setting treatments: find simple , natural recipes for smoothing flyaways and disciplining fuzzy hair.
By The Aroma-Zone editorial team
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What is frizz?
Frizz, also known as flyaways, are terms commonly used to describe unruly, wispy, untamed strands of hair. These strands often stand up in spikes, giving the hair a messy appearance. Frizz is more common in people with curly, wavy or textured hair, but it can affect any hair type. One of the main reasons for frizz is a lack of moisture in the hair. When hair is not sufficiently hydrated, the hair cuticles lift up to absorb moisture from the air, causing frizz. That's why regular moisturising is essential to prevent frizz.
Where does frizz come from?
Frizz comes from a variety of sources, and understanding the causes can help to prevent it:
Humidity: humidity is one of the main triggers of frizz. When hair absorbs moisture from the air, hair cuticles lift, causing frizz. Using anti-frizz products can help seal cuticles and prevent frizz.
Dryness: dehydrated hair is more prone to frizz. Moisturising is essential to keep hair cuticles smooth and balanced. Natural plant-based oils, such as piqui, broccoli and pracaxi, can help moisturise and prevent frizz.
Hair damage: damaged hair, whether it's the result of excessive heat, harsh chemicals or inappropriate styling, has damaged cuticles. These damaged cuticles encourage frizz. It is essential to look after and moisturise your hair to prevent this damage.
Genetics: some people's hair is naturally more prone to frizz due to their genetics. However, proper care can still help reduce frizz, even in those who have inherited a tendency to this.
Therefore, it's important to maintain a moisturising routine to keep your hair nourished and disciplined.
Hair porosity
Hair porosity refers to your hair's ability to absorb and retain moisture. There are two types of porosity:
Natural porosity: some hair types naturally have higher or lower porosity due to their structure. Naturally porous hair tends to absorb more moisture, which can lead to frizz.
Induced porosity: heat damage, chemicals or a bad hair routine can change hair's porosity, making it more prone to frizz.
Which anti-frizz products should you choose for your hair type?
For fine hair: opt for light oils such as jojoba oil or argan oil to moisturise hair without weighing it down.
For dry hair: use hair masks that are rich in moisturising ingredients such as shea butter or coconut oil to nourish and hydrate dry hair.
For wavy hair: choose a moisturising spray with coconut water or aloe vera to define curls and reduce frizz.
For thick hair: opt for a smoothing shampoo based on ingredients such as keratin or avocado oil to smooth and discipline thick hair.
Top active ingredients and natural extracts for taming unruly, frizzy hair
Rice Proteins Cosmetic Active Ingredient (liquid)
A genuinely moisturising active ingredient, hydrolysed rice proteins help maintain hair's natural moisture level and are ideal for keeping hair soft and supple. They smooth the hair fibre, make styling easier and prevent frizz.
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Pequi carrier oil
Nourishing pequi carrier oil is an essential part of any hair care routine for unruly hair. It helps to style unruly hair and control frizz, softens the hair fibre and helps to naturally redefine curls by reducing fly-aways.
Plant-based silicone active ingredient
A gentle film-forming agent, plant-based silicone forms a non-occlusive protective film on the hair surface that smoothes unruly hair and makes styling easier. Rich in minerals, it strengthens the hair fibre and gives fuzzy hair a silky feel and smoother appearance.
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Caprylis emollient agent
Known as "fractionated coconut oil", caprylis has effective emollient properties for softening unruly hair. It improves the penetration of sheathing and smoothing active ingredients and doesn't leave a greasy film, helping to soften unruly hair and tame frizz.
Marshmallow plant extract powder
Rich in mucilage, marshmallow is the perfect ingredient to protect hair from frizz. It coats the hair fibre, softens hair and helps detangle unruly hair that tends to get knotted together. It nourishes hair and leaves it supple, while preventing the appearance of spiky flyaways.
Simple, effective tips for frizz-free smooth hair
Remember to apply a detangling and smoothing conditioner to your hair after your anti-frizz shampoo to make it easier to detangle your hair and prevent flyaways when styling.
Gently towel dry your hair, preferably with a microfibre towel, squeezing the strands without rubbing, then leave to air dry. Next, apply an anti-frizz serum to your hair while it's still wet.
To detangle your hair, opt for a brush with soft bristles that avoid pulling on the hair fibre, or use a wide-toothed comb, especially for curly hair. This will help to maintain beautiful, clean waves without breaking them.
When you wake up in the morning, spray a little water or a styling lotion on your hair to smooth out any crinkles left by your pillow. Then apply your natural frizz-fighting leave-in treatment to neutralise flyaways and tame your hair.
Expert advice
People with dry hair often suffer from frizz. So opt for nourishing treatments with penetrating carrier oils and butters that have a good affinity with the hair, such as coconut or babassu carrier oils or murumuru plant-based butter. Then apply your leave-in treatment to tame hair and prevent frizz.
