I love the heat. The only downside is having to cope with
hair that goes puffy and resembles straw rather than silk.
Hair that tends to frizz often is dry. The more damaged your
hair, the worse the attack will be. If you leave it to dry naturally, in humid
conditions, the hair’s cuticles absorb moisture from the air causing your locks
to reshape resulting in, you guessed, the “F” word.
Having the right cut will help. Longer, one length hair has
more weight (though due to hair growth it will never be all exactly one length)
and helps hold the hair down.
Use moisturising shampoos and conditioners as well as a
masque a couple of times a week. Kérastase or Wella Professionals are good.
Pat your locks with a towel when you come out of the shower.
Don’t rub as this will only rough up the cuticle. Comb your hair through with
your fingers before drying for a few minutes with your hairdryer to remove any
excess water. Use your fingers to lift it up at the roots. Keep moving the
dryer in the direction that your hair grows. Don’t move your hair around as
this will only make it fluffier.
Apply a product such as Moroccanoil Oil Treatment (£30.45) to the ends of the hair and start
styling. Conditioners that contain silicone tend to tame your tresses as they
aid them from absorbing moisture. Don’t use volumising formulas as they can make
matters worse.
You need to create
tension to smooth the cuticle. Use a round bristle brush and work section by
section, directing the heat down the hair shaft. Remember to adjust the heat
setting on your dryer and switch to a lower heat when styling. Don’t hold the
dryer directly on the hair, keep it a few centimetres away. Also, ensure that
you constantly move the dryer so that you are not putting too much heat on one spot.
I recommend the Parlux
385 PowerLight 385 (£135, hairtools.co.uk). This dryer is amazing. It is so
light, you can concentrate on working that round brush. Worth every penny!
Always make sure that your hair is dried properly. If it is
damp, it will only puff up. Avoid over
drying it. Work with your hair. If you have wavy or curly hair, don’t fight it.
Once you have finished styling, use your cool air shot to seal your style.
Try not to use straighteners and curling irons as they will
only make your locks drier.
If you get a frizz attack, you can pour a little conditioner
or hair oil into your hand and dab it on to your tresses. Too much can make
your hair oily, so be careful.
Tying your hair back, if it is long enough, until you reach
your destination will help keep it smooth.
By Daralyn Danns
