How to Get Rid of Frizzy African American Hair Naturally

Moisturizing is the key to preventing frizzy hair.

African-American hair is usually very curly with spiral curls. It is also fragile, tangles easily, breaks off frequently and has a tendency to be dry and coarse. This leads to damaged cuticle so the hair can't retain much moisture. Lack of moisture, in turn, causes frizzy hair. Therefore, it is very important to keep black hair moisturized so the hair strands don't get frizzy. Natural ways to replenish the hair's moisture are inexpensive and don't rely on the many chemicals found in most commercial hair-care products.

Things You'll Need

• Moisturizing shampoo
• Moisturizing conditioner
• Olive oil

Instructions

1. Massage the scalp. Place both hands on the head, and the move the fingers around the scalp, rubbing gently near the hair's roots. A scalp massage not only relaxes the body but also increases the production of sebum on the scalp. Sebum is a natural oil that lubricates the hair and helps keep it moisturized.

2. Wash hair no more than three times a week. Washing too frequently removes a lot of the hair's natural oils, leading to frizzy hair.

3. Air-dry or towel-dry the hair. Blow-drying can damage the hair and increase the frizz.

4. Condition the hair once a week using olive oil. Warm up a small amount of olive oil, and apply the warm oil to the hair. Completely saturate the hair. Leave the oil on for at least 30 minutes. Rinse out with cool water, then shampoo the hair as usual.

5. Wash and rinse hair in cool or lukewarm water. Hot water dries hair and adds to the frizziness.

6. Wear a hat or scarf in the sun. Ultraviolet rays are drying and can damage hair just as they damage skin.

References

• Pioneer Thinking; Quench the Thirst of Frizzy Hair; Diane Dudas
• Damaged Hair: How to Fix Frizzy Hair
• Treasured Locks: Black Hair Care Tips, Style and FAQs
• Care Fair: The Beneftis of Scalp Massage for Healthier Hair
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