How to Fight Frizzy Hair

Tame your frizzy hair.

Many women are plagued by frizzy, unmanageable hair. During the hot and humid summer months, fighting frizz becomes even more difficult. There are a few tricks, though, that can help you battle the frizz, tame the mane, smooth the pouf and control your coif. With a few good products and a little effort, you will look smooth and sexy in no time.

Things You'll Need

• Hair conditioner
• Hair straightening iron
• Hair mousse or light gel
• Light hair spray
• Smoothing serum
• Blow dryer
• Brush

Instructions

1. Prevent dry, brittle and damaged hair by making moisture a part of your hair care routine. Never skip conditioner when washing your hair. Once a week, use a deep conditioning treatment.

2. Dry hair after a shower by patting it gently with a towel. Avoid twisting your hair up in the towel or rubbing the towel on your hair, which can make frizz worse. Squeeze your hair in the towel and work in a leave-in conditioner, avoiding the roots and paying special attention to the ends.

3. Allow your hair to air dry until slightly damp, if possible. Work a small amount of light gel or mousse through your hair and blow dry with a large round bristle brush. Hold the dryer at least 6 inches from your hair, following the brush as you pull it through your hair to the ends. Look for a blow dryer that has ion technology.

4. Use a hot flat iron to straighten any wavy areas of your hair and smooth the top layer. Ceramic or gold-plated straighteners work the best. Comb a smoothing serum through your hair, avoiding the roots. Do not use too much or you will end up with greasy looking hair.

5. Tame flyaways with a light aerosol hairspray.

Tips & Warnings

• After you've straightened and tamed your hair, avoid getting it wet.

• If you're short on time, wash and dry your hair the night before. Sleeping on it helps flatten and de-frizz it.

• Use caution while using a flat iron -- they are extremely hot and can cause serious burns.