Monday, February 10, 2014

Five Ways to Smooth out that Kinky Frizz

Kinky hair is one of those things that you associate with Afro-American hair, in essence it is the tendency of the hair strands to act like tiny springs in the shape of a helix. A lot of Afro-American girls develop this kind of hair suddenly during their puberty or pregnancy due to hormonal changes in the body. Though something that should ideally be celebrated, it can be one of the most significantly contributing factors to the dryness of the hair, besides having a great propensity to get a frizz.

Getting rid of the frizz

But there is no need to endlessly worry. Let us take a look at five ways in which that kinky frizz can be managed without damaging your hair:

1. Since kinky hair already on the dryer side, it is always better not to shampoo too much. What shampooing does is wash away the essential oils from the hair roots and shafts along with the grime buildup, making them even more parched and dry, invariably adding to the buildup of frizz. Using a shampoo once in a week works the best for most people, while you can continue to use deep hair conditioners and moisturizers throughout the week.

2. Frizz can also develop due to the excessive disturbing of the hair, especially when it is wet. Brushing and combing excessively or when the hair is air drying, disturbs the hair shafts making them rough, leading to a frizz. If required use a comb in the shower itself after conditioning when the hair is very wet and let the air do its work without any interference.

3. Hair ends for kinky hair types are usually dryer due to the inability of the natural oils to travel all the way to the ends because of the kinks. This, many a times, leads to the development of split ends that have to be regularly removed through trimming to prevent its spread. It is one of the most effective frizz control methods.

4. The use of coconut oils is particularly helpful for Afro-American kinky hair. It is highly absorptive and provides nourishment and moisture to the hair. It can be used for deep conditioning treatments once a week or be used everyday in moderation for smoothening out the frizz.

5. Damaged cuticles and hair shafts due to excessive styling with irons, blowdrys, tongs and heating using styling aids can also lead to a constant frizz. Try and let your hair dry naturally for as much as possible.

There are quite a few great frizz control hair products especially for kinky hair and their application can help you tame your fine curls on a daily basis without damaging your hair. Make sure you use natural hair products for dry hair that have as little chemical ingredients as possible. 

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