When the good folks over at Misikko.com asked me to contribute a guest article on hair care for their site, I happily complied. Who knew I was already an internet celebrity? Check out my article in its original form here, or just read below!
Ten Ways To Defrizz Your Hair: Take Control Of Your Locks!
Got frizz? Don’t fret – just follow these 10 simple tips to ditch the static and turn those frustrating fly-aways into a sleek, silken mane worthy of any shampoo ad.
- Properly moisturized hair is less likely to be affected by static, so deep condition regularly; I recommend about once a week. You can leave the conditioner on for anywhere from ten minutes to all night long while you sleep!
- Since moisture is tantamount in keeping hair smooth, avoid products with drying ingredients like alcohol or sodium lauryl sulfates.
- If you have problems with frizz, you probably avoid using blowdryers the way Sarah Palin avoids answering questions. What many ladies don’t know is that towel drying can actually create more static than blow-drying if it’s not done properly. Here’s a trick: instead of rubbing or wringing hair out, blot dry with a thin towel made for drying hair. (If you don’t have one, a hand towel will do fine.)
- Stop washing your hair every day. No, really. The scalp’s natural oils smooth hair and ward off frizz and tangles (which can cause breakage and lead to more frizzing).
- Contrary to popular belief, blow drying can be done without creating frizz if hair’s properly finished; to do this, apply a leave-in conditioner that’s made to prep hair for heat styling and comb through damp hair with a wide-toothed plastic comb. Then, use the concentrator attachment on your blow-dryer and dry downward so that the follicle is smoothed flat toward the ends of your strands.
- The appearance of frizz is often caused by split ends and breakage, which create weaker, larger ends of the hair’s strands that reflect sunlight particularly well and are very noticeable. Combat this effect by getting regular trims to keep ends healthy and smooth.
- Brush your hair with a plastic-bristled hair brush rather than horsehair or other fiber bristles. Plastic bristles create less static and help the follicle to lay flat, avoiding further damage.
- Run a fabric softener sheet (like the ones you use in your dryer) over your hair and watch static frizz and fly-aways disappear. (You can even use a sheet you’ve already put through the dryer, if you’re a tightwad like I am – the used ones work just as well.)
- You might already use an anti-frizz or glossing serum to finish your style; but instead of applying it directly to your hair first or rubbing it between your palms, try smoothing the serum through your comb and then combing your hair to apply. This ensures an even application and dispels any frizz-breeding effects your brush’s bristles might impart on your hair.
- In a hurry? A dab of moisturizer can double as an on-the-go de-frizzing cream. Simply rub the moisturizer between your fingers, and then run your hands over and through the frizziest parts of your hair. You’re so smooth.
Image courtesy of TotalBeauty.com
I thought this article was about getting rid of frizzy hair, not subliminally bashing vice-presidential candidates. Rude.
Her name is bold – not very “subliminable”. (See what I did there? With the Dubya thing?) Don’t worry, Joanie: I meant my comment about Mrs. Palin all in good fun. Besides, she’s the most stylish woman I’ve seen anywhere near the White House since 1968!
I totally agree with Joanie. It’s not only rude, but it makes you yourself sound foolish. I’d like to see Obama give a straight answer to a question, but we all know that’ll never happen.
Don’t worry, I say that “all in good fun” =D…NOT!
“American”,
Goodness. When this was written, Sarah was quite topical and thus on my mind. Every other person in the US (both those who cover politics for a living and those who do not) is allowed to make jokes about the woman. Are you policing all of their jokes as well? If so, I have a rather hefty list of URLs for you to go place similar comments on.
Cailin
P.S. I’m glad you specified your nation of origin, American – I’m actually being detained in Palau right now. WHOOPS! Another political joke! Too soon, perhaps? I’ll be strung up by my commenters’ caps lock buttons soon if I’m not careful…
Aww…guys!
Cailin – I thought it was funny!
Theres nothing wrong with occasionally dropping a political joke once in a while, guys!
GO OBAMA!
A Canadian
Your article is such a turn off! The moment i got up to Sarah Palin I stopped. What’s your problem? You wish you had her hair, class, and style. Get a life (and a brain while you’re at it)!!
Monica,
Wow. You’re totally right. I only created a successful website from the ground up. I can’t possibly have a brain. (Oh, and I can name which newspapers I read.)
I gotta say that if Sarah has style and class comparable to what I’ve seen from her supporters in their comments – I’ll pass.
I need this article! Hehe, I’m in frizz heaven most of the time. Although I’ve started using emu oil from http://www.emu-oil-well.com to condition the ends of my hair before bed then washing it out in the morning. Dying parts of my hair blonde for all these years has taken its toll!
As for the politics, if we are talking about style in the
Whitehouse look at Michelle Obama, she’s doing it right. I’m not a Pailin fan, as far as I can tell Democracy is the way forward. Glad you are there now America.
Good aritlce.
Great tips in here
They’re not totally awry, either. They all make sense :3
Good job <33
And dude, don't worry about the Sarah Palin thing. Some people just don't have any sense of humour when it comes to politics. *I* thought it was funny, but maybe it's because I'm not from America and thusly couldn't care less.
Made me giggle, but I think some friendly advice would be to stay away from those jokes for a while :3
Thank you Beauty Bunny for your advice
Period.
Thanks for all the tips. I’ll be sure to try em all. (: I find it quite hilarious that you
make one little joke about sarah pailin and everyone freaks. All you said is she dodges questions. People are crazyyyyyyy!