Frizzy hair can be one of the most annoying and time-consuming beauty nuisances to deal with.
Like, it takes out precious morning time, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably stared at your wild mane, desperately trying to smooth it down, wondering, “Why is my hair so frizzy?”
It’s hard to feel totally put together when your hair decides to have a mind of its own.
But let’s finally dive into why this is happening—because understanding the problem is the first step to finally taming your frizzy hair once and for all.
So, let’s get into the reasons WHY your hair is always frizzy!
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1. You’re a Curly Girl
Curls are gorgeous, but they also come with their own set of challenges—hello, frizz!
Curly hair tends to be naturally drier because the oils from your scalp have a harder time traveling down the curls. This dryness makes curly hair more prone to frizz.
Plus, if your curls aren’t properly moisturized, they’ll expand and puff up in search of hydration, leaving you with a frizz fest.d
Pro tip: Hydration is your bestie! Use deep conditioners or leave-in treatments regularly to keep your curls moisturized.
2. You’re a Wavy Queen
You don’t have to be curly to be frizzy. Wavy hair is like that in-between texture where it’s not straight enough to lay flat but not curly enough to hold that defined shape.
This is the ultimate breeding ground for frizz! Waves tend to lose their definition and get frizzy, especially in humid or dry environments, so frizziness is definitely a big issue with naturally wavy gals.
Hair care tips for wavy girls: Use lightweight creams or mousses to define your waves and control the frizz while maintaining their bounce.
If you go the flat iron route, then take your time to properly section your hair and straighten each section well before moving on to the next – this will get the best results and minimize the frizziness.
An anti-humidity hair product or a smoothing cream would also be helpful for taming the frizz and making the result more long-lasting.
3. You’re Using the Wrong Type of Shampoo
Newsflash: Not all shampoos are created equal, especially when it comes to frizzy hair control.
If you’re using a shampoo loaded with sulfates, or harsh chemicals, you’re stripping your hair of its natural oils, leaving it dry and frizz-prone.
And we all know dry hair = frizzy hair. It’s super important to look at what’s in your shampoo bottle.
Look for sulfate-free shampoos that are moisturizing and gentle on your hair. Also, look out for the words ‘hydrating’ and ‘smoothing’ in your shampoo selection.
4. The Water’s Too Hot
I know, I know. A super-hot shower feels amazing, but for your hair? Not so much.
Hot water strips your hair of moisture, and yep, you guessed it—dry hair equals frizz. If you’re cranking up the temperature on every wash day, that could be why your hair is rebelling.
Rinse your hair with lukewarm water or, better yet, finish with a cold rinse to lock in moisture and smooth the cuticle.
5. You’re Too Rough with Your Towel
It’s easy to step out of the shower and immediately wrap your hair in a towel turban, and technically that’s fine, but be careful not too rub your hair harshly with the towel!
Being too rough when towel-drying hair can make it more frizzy and unruly.
When you rub your hair dry, you create friction, which raises the hair cuticle and allows frizz to take over.
Try this instead – gently squeeze excess water from your hair using a microfiber towel or a soft t-shirt. Less friction means less frizz!
6. You Don’t Use Hair Smoothing Products
Let’s be real—frizzy hair needs a little help. If nature made you curly, wavy, or puffy – you need to take action to get rid of that frizz.
If you’re not using the right smoothing products, you’re missing out on the magic they can do.
Serums, creams, oils—they all help to smooth down the hair cuticle and keep frizz in check, especially in humid weather.
Frizzy hair products tip: Opt for products with ingredients like argan oil or silicone-based serums to keep your hair smooth and frizz-free. Look for words like ‘smoothing’, ‘frizz-free’, ‘frizz control’, and the like.
7. You’re Not Blow-Drying Your Hair Correctly
Blow-drying can be tricky, and if you’re not doing it right, frizz will be the inevitable outcome.
Whether it’s not using a heat protectant (yikes!) or skipping the nozzle attachment, these small missteps can lead to a whole lot of frizz.
Use a nozzle on your dryer and aim the airflow downward to smooth the cuticle. Use a large round brush for blow drying and work in sections.
Don’t worry if it seems complicated at first – just take your time. It’s ok not to be perfect, it’ll get smoother with practice.
Once your hair is dry, switch from hot mode to cool mode for a minute – this will help your hair ‘lock’ into shape – and it can also help dry any sweat you worked up on your neck/forehead which can mess up your hair straightening efforts!
8. You’re Styling Your Hair Wrong
We’ve all been there—rushing through styling, skipping steps, and then wondering why our hair looks like a mess.
There are a few key mistakes that can make frizz worse, such as:
- Not using heat protectant before straightening – this will fry your hair, making it even frizzier in the long run!
- Never cleaning straighteners or curling irons (gross but true). This can result in too much dragging/pulling action, instead of gliding smoothly through hair, which will cause hair breakage, tangling, and therefore more frizziness.
- Spending way too long straightening the ends, causing unnecessary damage. Most people (unless you’re super duper curly) need more straightening around the roots/middle section of hair, so don’t spend ages going over your ends. Focus more on the problem areas.
- Sticking with outdated tools that cause excess heat damage instead of investing in newer, less damaging technology.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s time for a styling makeover!
9. You’re Not Styling Your Hair at All
Let’s be honest—sometimes we’re just lazy. But skipping styling altogether means leaving your hair to do whatever it wants, and most of the time, that means frizz.
If you’re not adding some type of product or technique to tame your hair, frizz will run wild.
Quick fix: Even if you’re pressed for time, apply a leave-in conditioner or anti-frizz serum. Your hair will look like you put way more effort into it than you actually did!
10. Humidity
The ultimate enemy of frizzy hair!
When the moisture in the air gets absorbed by your dry strands, your hair swells up and the frizz makes an unwanted appearance.
It’s one of the toughest battles, but it’s not unwinnable!
Use anti-humidity sprays, seal your style with a strong hold hairspray, and keep a smoothing serum on hand to touch up throughout the day.
And check the weather! A hoodie or a hat might help you escape some of that humid air, leaving your hair less frizzy.
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