Courtesy of folica.comHannah Morrill, Allure magazine
There are sanguine people who suggest that, when facing the dog days of summer, you merely stop worrying about things you cannot control and embrace your frizz. No doubt, there people were born with Gisele-like hair, live in Scottsdale, or have standing blowout appointments. We are not those people.
Here's the deal: "When hair is dry or damaged-which can occur from chemical processing or excessive heat styling-it becomes porous, allowing humidity to swell the shaft open," explains cosmetic chemist Jim Hammer. There are solutions that can keep your fine hair from doubling in size, which we're going to share-because we keep it real (and frizz free).
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- Sulfate-free shampoos are ideal for dry or colored hair: Pureology Super Smooth Shampoo is also wax-free and won't make straight hair look stringy. The shea butter in Ouidad Climate Control Defrizzing Shampoo Sulfate-Free is ideal for coarse and curly hair.
- The proteins and hydrators in AUssie 3-Minute Miracle Deeeep Conditioner and Aveda Invati Thickening Conditioner make hair silky.
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- Silicone-based smoothers are effective but can weight down the hair. OFPMA, a silicon-free molecule developed by MIT scientists, is a lighter, nongreasy alternatives. Find it in the Living Proof No Frizz line.
- An ionic blow-dryer emits a negative charge that reduces frizz. We like the Solano 3300 XtraLite Dryer and the One Styling Epic Lite Dryer.
- John Frieda Full Repair Touch-Up Flyaway Tamer has a mascara-like wand to tamp down baby hairs.
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- Mist a finishing spray on a brush and pass it over your hair lightly to prevent frizz throughout the day. Try Big Sexy Hair Weather Proof and Garnier Fructis 5-in-1 Sleek Finish Serum Spray.
- Beware of silicone OD. If can build up on hair and keep good moisture (like that in your conditioner) from penetrating. Prevent it by using a clarifying shampoo, like Suave Naturals Daily Clarifying Shampoo, once a month.
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