How to Take Frizz Away Without Washing

By: Celeigh O'Neil

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Frizzy hair is an often unpredictable issue that plagues those with curly and straight locks alike. Excess moisture or dryness in the air can make even the most nourished hair appear damaged and unruly. Although it is often recommended that you should not wash your hair daily in order to retain moisture, starting from scratch with a cleanse may often seem like the only way to get rid of frizz. However, healthier-looking results can be obtained without a rewash.

Step 1

Brush through hair with a dense natural-bristle brush. Start from the scalp and slowly brush through to the ends, distributing the hair’s natural oils in order to defrizz and smooth.

Step 2

Apply an oil or serum to the hair from midlength to ends. Work it in with the palm of your hand, and apply any excess to the ends to help bind any splits. A dime-size amount is enough for shoulder-length hair. Opt for a natural-based oil for dry hair, such as argan or coconut oil, and a light serum for fine and oily hair.

Step 3

Run through ultra frizzy sections with an iron. Use a flat iron for straight hair, or wrap hair around a curling iron for curly hair. Typically the sections in need of extra attention will be short, fine layers or the very ends. Use a low heat setting and run over the sections quickly to reseal the cuticle.

Step 4

Spritz hair with an anti-humidity hairspray. Hold the spray bottle 10 inches from the head and apply one even coat. Focus on midlength through the ends, as these areas have a tendency to fall flat first throughout the day.