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{ July 16th, 2011 }
Have Anything for Frizz?
I was wondering if you have any products or could make any suggestions for natural products that aid in controlling frizz (I have kinky-curly hair), but without making my hair too greasy or stiff? My hair is well moisturized (thanks to your Fruits and Flowers leave-in!!!) but i can’t control the frizz!
The technical cause of frizz is damaged hair, thus breakage causing strand frizziness, though many use the term to mean really curly-puffy, and often with some straggler strands. Which do you mean by ‘frizz’?
Okay, I have corkscrew curls and in between the curls my hair is frizzy almost to the point of being straight, mostly on the crown of my head. It could be damage. I’ve been going natural for 8 months and I cut the relaxer off the ends about 3 months ago. Prior to then, I had a relaxer for most of my life. In the morning, I moisturize my hair, but by midday the center is frizzy and dry. I’m at a loss because I deep condition my hair after every wash, use a scarf at night, etc. At first i though it was the humidity (I live in Pittsburgh), but now I’m not so sure.
Thanks for more details! I can share that everyone’s journey tends to be unique, thus requiring patience for what your hair is currently showing you, and the changes it will make down the road. As a less-than-year-old natural, you’ll want to expect that your strands may change more over the course of the next few years. Frizz is usually caused by damage, then exacerbated by humidity. If you’ve caused your hair damage, don’t focus on what it looks like at this point, but rather focus on its health. Unless you’re up for cutting your hair off to get away from the frizz, I’d suggest not expecting so much from your hair just now.
With that said, natural ingredients such as purified water, shea butter and coconut oil can help with both the look and the health of frizz-prone hair. If the center of your hair has been getting dry, in addition to looking at any other maintenance habits that may be contributing, simply re-moisturize as often as your hair needs. Remember that a product can’t truly guarantee that it will keep your hair moisturized for a particular length of time, because factors such as environment, your maintenance habits, and your hair’s condition will determine how much and how often you’ll use a product. You’ll want to make sure you’re using a healthy product, of course, and from there, use products as consistently as your hair needs within your environment.
Product recommendation: Create at home a simple concoction of any combination of coconut oil, shea butter, and purified water to experiment with (or create a simple customized leave-in).
Thank you very much for your encouragement; it has re-affirmed for me that I am taking proper steps in my hair care and I will continue to be patient! It’s so hard to know if you are doing the right thing because there is so much conflicting information around. Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with me – it has truly been a help and I am excited to continue my journey to healthy and natural hair.
Thanks for writing us – we’re excited for you too!
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