Certain oil-based conditioners can contribute to hair frizziness.
Curly hair by definition is very delicate, especially when thin. This can cause breakage and frizziness that is all the more noticeable when hair is worn long. Some women are born with a predisposition to frizzy hair and elements such as the harsh sun, humidity, over-styling and over-processing can leave hair dry, frizzy and unmanageable. Gels, hairsprays and mousses with a high alcohol content also contribute to frizz.
Humidity
Hair swells and expands when wet or in a humid climate. To keep thin, frizzy, long curly hair from getting too big and frizzy, try a periodic conditioning treatment in a salon. This will reduce split ends and close cuticles, which is where water enters the hair shaft. Applying an at-home deep conditioning treatment is an alternative to the salon. Using a leave-in conditioner is also beneficial for this hair type--however do not saturate hair, as this can weigh it down. After blow drying, a serum can be applied to hair to manage it and keep the frizzies at bay. If hair is super frizzy, use serum on damp hair while blow drying. This will seal the cuticles, keeping water from causing hair to swell as it dries.
Washing and Conditioning
Frizzy curly hair should not be washed every day, according to the TargetWoman website. Shampooing strips hairs of natural oils that keep hair from frizzing. Shampoo also dries hair out, which promotes frizz. Thin, longer hair can break more easily, which is another reason to shampoo less often. Wash hair two or three times a week. Choose a shampoo and conditioner for hair thickness as well as for frizz reduction. Deep conditioner should be left on overnight if possible. Try sitting under a hood dryer or wrapping hair in a towel, which causes heat to seal in the conditioner. There is a wide array of products available for curly hair. Read labels to match product to your curly hair type. Clarifying shampoos can be used once a week to get rid of product buildup. TargetWoman also recommends regular use of a leave-in conditioner for this hair type.
Styling
Use a wide-tooth comb or fingers when styling this hair type. This will cause less breakage. Do not comb hair while wet, as it can stretch and break hair, promoting more frizz. Scrunching wet hair can also cause breakage; instead try blow drying (set on low) with a natural-bristled round brush. Plastic bristle hair brushes can cause frizziness on all curly hair types, however frizz is more prominent on thick hair after brushing. Avoid touching hair too often which can tangle it and cause frizzies. Overuse of styling products will dry out hair and promote frizz. Hair damaged from perming, bleaching and dying can also cause hair dryness and frizz.
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