Living with frizz can be one of the most frustrating things on the planet, especially when you have curly hair. You put in so much effort to make your hair look perfect before you walk out of the house. Only 2 minutes later you catch your reflection in a shop’s window, and all you can see is a bird’s nest where your hair used to be. It’s not an uncommon place to be and a whole lot of us, including me, have been there.
Many of us brush it off, blaming it on natural texture, but that shouldn’t be the case. Frizz is a result of a lacking hair care regimen, and that’s why a little extra attention is all it takes to tackle the problem head on. This doesn’t mean that you have to spend money on expensive products and salon treatments, all you need is a little insight on what is causing your hair to frizz up, and a few ingredients from your kitchen to deal with the problem.
So What’s Causing The Frizz?
In short – dryness and damage. Your hair is constantly thirsty and when its hydration requirements are not met, the cuticles (the outermost part of your hair shaft which is made up of dead cells that keep your hair healthy and protected) rise to let moisture in. The excess moisture from the atmosphere causes your hair to swell up and, you’ve got it right, frizz. Constant dehydration leads to damage, leaving your hair frizzy and lifeless.
Frizz is a cry for nourishment and moisture. There are many things you can do to tame it, starting off with ensuring that you are eating right and drinking enough water. Once you have those two things down, you need to treat your hair to some good old fashioned TLC with regular oiling and hair masks. Below I have put together a list of 14 natural remedies you can use to treat your frizz.
Home Remedies For Frizzy Hair
1. Almond Oil And Egg
You Will Need
- 1/4 cup almond oil
- 1 raw egg
Method
- Combine the almond oil and egg until you get a smooth mixture. Optionally you can just whisk the egg and apply it to your hair.
- Section your hair and start applying the mixture to your scalp and through the length of your hair.
- Wait for 40 minutes and then rinse your hair as usual.
- Use a good shampoo and conditioner, preferably one without sulfates.
How Often?
Apply this once a week.
Benefits
Almond oil acts as an emollient. The egg repairs damage in the hair shaft with its high protein content. This is considered to be one of the best remedies for frizz.
2. Avocado Mask
You Will Need
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup yogurt
Method
- Cut the avocado and remove the pit.
- Mash the avocado and the yogurt to get a smooth, creamy paste.
- Apply it to your hair and let it sit for 40-45 minutes.
- Wash thoroughly with shampoo and follow it up with your conditioner.
How Often?
Apply this mask once or twice every week.
Benefits
Using an avocado-based hair mask is an inexpensive but effective remedy to control frizz. It contains vitamins B and E which nourish the hair and repair damage. Yogurt cleans and deep conditions your hair.
3. Coconut Oil And Vitamin E
You Will Need
- 1 part vitamin E oil
- 4 parts organic cold-pressed coconut oil
Method
- Mix both the oils and pour it into an air-tight container to be stored.
- Take 2-3 tablespoons of the oil depending on the length of your hair.
- Apply it all on your scalp and through the length of your hair.
- Wash your hair after about 40 minutes.
How Often?
Apply this oil once or twice a week.
Benefits
Vitamin E helps fight free radicals and prevents hair damage. Coconut oil has penetrative properties that deep condition your hair.
4. Mayonnaise
You Will Need
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup pure almond oil
- 1-2 eggs (depending on the length of your hair)
Method
- Mix the mayonnaise, almond oil, and eggs to form a smooth paste.
- Generously coat your hair and scalp with the mixture and then cover it with a hot towel or a shower cap.
- Shampoo thoroughly and follow up with conditioner.
How Often?
You can use this hair mask up to two times a week.
Benefits
The mask works amazingly well to provide shine, nourishment, and strength. It adds an extra layer of moisture, which helps in controlling frizzy hair effectively. In fact this is one of the best hair masks for dry and frizzy hair.
5. Banana
You Will Need
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/3 cup coconut oil/almond oil
Method
- Mash the banana until there are no lumps and to it add the honey and oil to form a smooth paste.
- Apply the mixture all over your scalp and hair, and leave it on for 20-25 minutes.
- Rinse thoroughly with shampoo and conditioner.
How Often?
Use this mask once a week for hair that is extremely frizzy
Benefits
Bananas are great for hair conditioning, especially when it is combined with honey which is a well-known humectant . A banana mask for hair is just the kind of attention your hair deserves.
6. Beer
You Will Need
1 pint of beer
Method
- Decarbonate your beer by pouring it into a bowl. Let it sit overnight until it goes flat.
- Wash your hair with shampoo and then pour the beer through your hair while massaging your scalp.
- Rinse the beer out with cold water.
How Often?
Repeat this once in two weeks.
Benefits
Beer restores moisture and nourishes your hair. It is also used as a cleansing rinse that removes build-up. This helps keep your cuticles healthy.
7. Lemon And Honey
You Will Need
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup water
Method
- Combine all the ingredients and pour it through freshly washed hair.
- Massage your scalp for a couple of minutes and then let the mixture sit for an additional 10 minutes.
- Rinse with lukewarm water and shampoo.
How Often?
Use this hair mask once every two weeks. Ensure that you use other conditioning hair masks during the rest of the week.
Benefits
The mask removes dirt and grime from the hair shaft which improves cuticle health, reducing frizz. The rich vitamin C content also helps boost hair growth . The bleaching agents can give you some natural and subtle highlights.
8. Honey
You Will Need
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cups warm water
Method
- Dilute the honey with water and pour it through your hair.
- Once your hair is saturated with the mixture, let it sit for 30 minutes.
- Shampoo and condition.
How Often?
While honey is an excellent conditioner, it also lightens your hair. If you do not want your hair to be lightened it would be wise not to use this mask more than once a week. If you want subtle highlights, use the mask twice a week.
Benefits
This is a simple solution that isn’t too time-consuming. Like I mentioned before, honey is an excellent humectant which means that it does a great job at sealing moisture in your hair. It makes your hair stronger, smoother, and shinier.
9. Honey And Yogurt
You Will Need
- 2-3 tablespoons yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
What You Have To Do
- Mix the honey and yogurt in a bowl.
- Apply the mixture on your scalp and hair. Leave it on for 30 minutes.
- Wash with cold water.
How Often?
Do this once a week to restore moisture and maintain your hair.
Benefits
Yogurt is an effective deep conditioner and honey helps in retaining moisture. It also acts as an emollient and makes hair smoother and shinier.
10. Apple Cider Vinegar
You Will Need
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups water
What You Have To Do
- Mix the ACV in cool water and set it aside in a jug.
- Wash your hair with shampoo and then rinse your hair with the diluted ACV.
- Let it sit in your hair for a few minutes and then finish with conditioner.
When You Need To Do This
Repeat this treatment once every week.
Why This Works
Apple cider vinegar helps in balancing the pH level of your hair and closes any open cuticles, making your hair more adept at holding moisture. It also removes the build-up of dirt and grease, adding shine to your hair.
11. Aloe Vera
You Will Need
- 1/4 cup aloe vera gel
- 1/4 cup carrier oil
Method
- Combine the Aloe gel with a carrier oil of your choice.
- Apply the mixture to your scalp and through the length of your hair.
- Leave it in for 20-30 minutes and then wash off with shampoo and condition.
How Often?
You can use this mask up to twice a week.
Benefits
Aloe vera is one of the best ingredients for moisturizing (8). In combination with a carrier oil, it forms a protective layer over your cuticle that minimizes moisture loss, giving you hair that is soft, smooth, and shiny.
12. Coconut Milk
You Will Need
- 2-3 tablespoons coconut milk (depending on the length of your hair)
- A bowl for heating
Method
- Heat the coconut milk until it is warm.
- Apply it to your hair and let it sit for 30 minutes
- Shampoo and condition.
How Often
You can use coconut milk for your hair up to twice a week.
Benefits
Coconut oil is a perfect light protein treatment to repair damaged hair. It moisturizes while nourishing your hair, making it smooth, strong and shiny.
13. Hot Oil Massage
Hot oil massages are one of the best ways to treat frizzy hair. Oils nourish and moisturize your hair, keeping it healthy and frizz-free. There are many different oils, each carrying their unique properties. You can choose what oils to use depending on what suits your hair best. Below is a list of oils and how they help control frizz.
1. Argan Oil For Frizzy Hair
Argan oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids that help treat and repair damage (9). It also helps prevent splitting and makes your hair smooth and more manageable.
2. Coconut Oil For Frizzy Hair
Coconut oil is one of the most penetrative hair oils (5). It contains chains of fatty acids that nourish your hair from the inside, making it stronger and healthier.
3. Almond Oil For Frizzy Hair
Almond oil is rich in vitamin E which contains antioxidant properties. Antioxidants combat the free radicals which cause damage to your hair, keeping it healthy. It is also an emollient which helps keep moisture locked in your hair shaft.
4. Jojoba Oil For Frizzy Hair
Jojoba oil is perfect for those who have combination hair which is oily at the roots and dry at the tips. The oil mimics the natural oils produced by your scalp, reducing the amount of oil produced, while moisturizing and providing nourishment to the tips of your hair.
5. Olive Oil For Frizzy Hair
Olive oil is a natural conditioner that leaves your hair feeling silky and smooth (9). It is light and so does not weigh your hair down while keeping it moisturized. It also tackles issues like dandruff and improves scalp health.
There are many different oils and blends you can use for your hair. You can also make your own blend of oils from the list above or other oils of your choice. Give yourself a relaxing hot oil massage by following steps below.
You Will Need
2-3 tablespoons of a carrier oil/ oil blend
Method
- Pour the oil into a bowl and heat it by placing it in a larger bowl filled with hot water.
- Massage the warm oil into your scalp and through your hair. Massage your scalp for a good 10-15 minutes.
- Dip a towel in hot water and wrap your hair with it. This will create a warm environment that will allow for maximum penetration.
- Leave the oil on your hair for 30 minutes
- Shampoo and condition.
How Often
Give yourself a hot oil massage twice a week for best results.
Benefits
Warm oil penetrates through the hair shafts and follicles, conditioning and nourishing them. It also forms a protective layer around your cuticles which locks moisture in. It restores luster to your hair and smoothes the cuticles, preventing frizz.
14. Vitamins For Frizzy Hair
Internal care is just as important as external when it comes to hair health. Consuming the right amounts of protein, vitamins, and minerals are vital for healthy hair growth. Vitamins A, B-complex, C, and E are essential. Making sure that your hair grows out healthy is the only way to ensure its long-term health.
Frizzy Hair Hacks
1. A Good Haircut
A good haircut is the best way to control frizzy hair. Get your curls trimmed every two months to get rid of split ends. Maintain a hairstyle that isn’t too short because it’s easier for humidity to get through shorter hair. Cutting off the damaged hair will make your hair look healthier and lustrous. You can also ask your hair stylist to thin your hair out, in case it is too thick.
2. Shampoo And Conditioner
Look for labels that say “moisturizing,” or “hydrating.” Use a gentle shampoo that is free of sulfates. Use a hydrating conditioner and apply it from the mid-lengths to the tips of your hair. Leave it in your hair for a few minutes before you rinse it out.
3. Anti-Frizz Products
Using a leave-in conditioner or hair serum can make a huge difference in how much your hair frizzes up as you go about your day. There are several frizz control products available in the market, specially designed for curly hair.
What To Avoid?
- Never wash your hair with hot water. Heat causes the cuticles to rise, making it frizz up. Always use water that is either cool or lukewarm.
- Go easy with the heat styling tools. Heat causes damage, and if your hair is already frizzy, it is best avoided.
- Cotton pillow cases are a big no-no. They soak up the moisture from your hair while you sleep. Counter this by investing in some satin pillow covers.
- Do not shampoo more than thrice a week. Most shampoos contain sulfates that strip your hair of moisture. It would be a good idea to find a good sulfate-free shampoo and wash your hair thrice a week.
- Do not towel dry your hair. The friction from it causes the cuticles to rise and makes your hair rough and prone to breakage.
There you have it—the guide to keep your hair tame as you go about your day. With the right care, you won’t have any more shop-window horror stories.
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