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Issue Date: July 6, 2008
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5 things
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Taming frizzy hair
Don't dry your hair with a terry-cloth bath towel -- that just contributes to frizz.
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1. See a great stylist. Frizz-free hair starts with a cut that's right for your hair texture, face shape and lifestyle. Get a trim every eight to 10 weeks. "Split ends contribute to frizz," says celebrity stylist Christo.
2. Select the right products. Your stylist can help you pick appropriate products, but there are some basic guidelines. "Use a leave-in conditioner -- it becomes a barrier [to frizz-causing humidity]," says Michelle Breyer of NaturallyCurly.com, an online resource for those with curly locks. "If you have fine hair, mousse works well. For thicker hair, try styling creams." After you've dried your hair, add a finishing product, like pomade, anti-frizz serum or light hair spray.
3. Apply correctly. First, use a T-shirt or microfiber towel to squeeze-dry clean hair slightly -- don't rub. "The fibers in a terry-cloth towel can rough up the hair and cause frizz," Breyer says. Then, apply the styling product, section by section, and rub in from roots to ends. "Use enough product to coat the hair," Breyer says. (Check label for the proper amount.) "You're just being more careful, not putting more product in. Always start with less rather than more."
4. Blow-dry for your hair type. Christo advises those with straight hair to first lean your head to the left and dry, then switch to the right, until hair is about 60% to 70% done. Then dry the rest of the way in sections, using a brush with natural bristles. If you have curly hair, use a diffuser hair dryer and keep your head upright until your hair is 60% to 70% dry. Flip your head forward and dry while scrunching hair (crushing handfuls of your tresses to create defined curls). If you scrunch too early, the curls will separate and frizz.
5. Be prepared. Carry some pomade or anti-frizz cream in your purse. "If you start to frizz, put a little dab in your hands and pull back through your hair as if you were making a French twist," Breyer says. "And always have a Plan B. The reality is, even if you do everything right, you still can get frizz. Be ready to pull your hair back with a barrette or scarf."
-- Kelly DiNardo
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