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All hair types have one enemy in common: frizz! But what is it about? how can you deal with it? In this article we reveal what to do if you have frizzy hair and the secrets to finally having it disciplined and defined.
The much hated frizz effect is a very common problem that afflicts not only those with curly hair, but also those with straight and thin hair and those who, in general, subject it to aggressive treatments.
It is dry, brittle, dull and rough to the touch, swollen and unruly hair, difficult to manage.
Let's see together what to do to improve the situation of frizzy hair and keep this unsightly effect at bay.
The causes of frizz
- Genetic factors: like many things, even the frizz effect, given by the lifting of the hair cuticles, can simply be a consequence of genetic factors. If even some of your family members have always complained of the same annoyance... well, let yourself be consoled by the fact that at least... you are in good company!
- Lack of hydration: the main cause of frizzy hair is a lack of hydration. In a humid environment (think of rainy days!), being dehydrated, the hair will be led to absorb the humidity present in the air by expanding the hair cuticles and causing the famous frizz effect; in a dry environment or following a jet of too hot air, the hair will be completely dried out, resulting too dry and losing definition, creating those clouds of hair that look disheveled and messy, like straw!
- Aggressive procedures and treatments: another cause of frizzy hair are dyes, perms, bleaching and all those treatments that can damage the hair structure, as well as the use of the hair dryer and hot tools such as curling irons and straighteners that stress the hair making it dry and dull.
- Factors related to physical and psychological health: even a bad diet, tiredness and physical or psychological stress can affect the hair, drying it out and weakening it.
What to do to fight frizzy hair?
To act effectively against the frizz effect, it is necessary to use specific products, possibly using natural and non-aggressive active ingredients.
Especially in the case of curly or wavy hair, the drying and styling phase will also be essential to keep the hair defined, voluminous and free from frizz for longer.
To get defined and natural curls you can also follow the Curly Girl Method.
The washing
First, frizzy hair should not be washed too frequently and using shampoos that also eliminate the natural oils of the hair.
Removing natural lubricants will only make them drier and more brittle, making things worse!
It would be ideal to wash your hair twice a week, also doing specific treatments and wraps, using anti-frizz masks and conditioners, which have a high moisturizing power and protect it from humidity.
Drying
Once washed and nourished, before proceeding with drying it is very important not to rub the hair in the towel, but only dab it, gently removing excess water.
Make sure you don't brush your hair too hard, especially when wet, and prefer a wide-toothed wooden comb to limit breakage as much as possible and to comb it more easily.
It would also be ideal to avoid using the hair dryer and let the hair dry in the open air, because it is often the jet of hot air that causes frizz.
Try wrapping your hair in a microfiber cloth and leave it for a couple of hours until completely dry. Your hair will be dry and defined without being stressed by heat sources.
Are you in a hurry? Try to use the hair dryer at a distance of about 10/15 cm and with an average temperature!
The styling
When we choose a product for styling frizzy hair, whether it's a mousse, a serum or a cream, we should opt for alcohol-free products, because it is true that it stays on our hair for a very short time, but once it has evaporated, it makes it even drier and frizzier.
If you are looking for a quick remedy, get yourself a braid or ponytail and leave your hair in this hairstyle for a few hours... once it is loose, your hair will have a natural and defined style!
If you want to protect your hair even while you sleep, use a silk scarf or scarf to wrap your hair during the night...it will be free from humidity and atmospheric agents, free to shine even in the early morning!
To also avoid the "electric hair" effect, opt for pillowcases in natural fabric, synthetic ones electrify them!
The beauty routine
As you may have understood, following a specific beauty routine for the needs of your hair is of fundamental importance! In addition to changing those little bad habits, it's very important to know how to choose the right products!
A complete beauty routine includes a scalp pre-treatment, a hair pre-treatment, a specific cleansing, a scalp treatment, a hair treatment and an ad hoc styling!
1. Scalp pre-treatment
If our skin is not healthy, our hair will hardly be shiny and beautiful ... for this reason it is very important to take care of our scalp even before our hair ... because a shiny hair is rooted in a healthy skin!
This scrub is perfect for deep cleansing, removing dead cells, reinvigorating the scalp and having shiny hair.
The chicory prebiotic strengthens the natural microbiota present on our skin and helps to regain balance and prevent dandruff. The natural mint and nettle extracts purify and stimulate the scalp and follicles, the aloe and witch hazel gel have a moisturizing and soothing action. Hemp and argan oil soften and strengthen hair, while Vitamin E and natural bisabolol soothe and pamper the scalp.
We recommend using this product once a month.
Wet the hair, apply this product on the scalp and massage the scalp with the fingertips, with particular pressure above the ears, on the nape of the neck and on the central line. Make the microgranules and natural extracts work, which will help you remove dead cells, toxins and... bad thoughts!
Leave it on for a few minutes, rinse and then proceed with normal washing.
2. Hair pre-treatment
Pre shampoo treatments can be very useful for hydrating dry hair. They can be done once a week, with light and specific oils such as:
This precious nourishing oil thanks to the high presence of natural antioxidants (Vitamin E) and Omega 3-6-9, gives brilliance to dull and brittle hair, with an anti-frizz effect!
Use it as a pre-shampoo pack to give hydration and nourishment to your hair.
If you also have weak and brittle ends, a few drops will make them shiny and help prevent damage caused by the heat of the hair dryer.
Thanks to its emollient and repairing properties, flaxseed oil can be used to treat dull and lifeless hair, making it soft and shiny.
Useful to counteract the formation of split ends, it gives body and nourishment to dry and frizzy hair.
It is very rich in omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids and saturated fats such as stearic and palmitic acid, as well as vitamin C and vitamin E.
Flaxseed oil also contains numerous mineral salts, especially magnesium and calcium, but also potassium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, phosphorus and selenium.
Use it for a super nourishing and taming pre-shampoo pack!
You can use it pure or with the addition of a few drops of lemon essential oil, to remove frizz and make your hair shiny and silky.
3. Specific cleansing
Beetroot amino acids and flaxseed contained in this shampoo hydrate and strengthen the hair, while chicory prebiotics strengthen the natural skin microbiota to restore balance and soothe the scalp. It also contains marshmallow, calendula and witch hazel which add sweetness to the recipe and give serenity to the skin and shine and splendor to the hair!
Perfect if:
- Your hair is dry or normal
- Your hair needs new energy
- Your skin needs to be soothed and pampered
Choosing a solid shampoo instead of a traditional liquid shampoo allows you to have a small and compact, but highly concentrated product that is good for you and for the environment! In fact, 50 grams of this shampoo correspond to 300 ml of a traditional shampoo, perfect for traveling in your hand luggage! Its packaging is minimal and 100% recyclable (recyclable cardboard and biodegradable film!)
Pass the solid shampoo through wet hair, or first massage it between your hands to make it foam and apply it to the scalp and hair, then rinse. After using this solid shampoo, it is not necessary to carry out an acid rinse.
Extra virgin olive oil shampoo
This shampoo, simple and genuine, based on virgin oils and natural extracts, does not contain fragrances or irritating substances and gently cleanses without damaging hair and scalp.
If you were looking for a shampoo suitable for the whole family and even for the most sensitive scalps... you've found it!
Use a small amount of product diluted with water or hydrosol (1 part shampoo and 3 parts water), massage the scalp gently and rinse.
4. Hair treatment
Disciplina is a solid balm rich in active ingredients and very easy to use. Contains spirulina, very rich in vitamins and mineral salts, which makes the hair stronger and lemon which makes it light and shiny! Coconut oil gives strength and vitality to even the driest and most damaged ends and linseed oil, rich in Omega 3, regenerates even the dullest and most frizzy hair. The special acid pH of this conditioner closes the scales of the hair and counteracts the frizz effect, leaving the hair soft, shiny and perfectly untangled.
Perfect if:
- your hair is dull and dull
- your hair is greasy and gets dirty quickly
- your hair is frizzy and untamable
Its cardboard and vegetable film packaging that can be used in wet products is totally zero waste and plastic free and its formulation is super concentrated! 40 grams of Disciplina solid balm are equivalent to 200 ml of traditional balm! The Disciplina Solid Conditioner can be considered a great acidic last rinse!
Leave-in organic conditioner with Moringa and Flaxseed oil
Dedicated to hair in need of nourishment, this restructuring cream pampers it making it soft and silky!
Shea butter, moringa extract (also called miraculous plant) and flax seeds have a nourishing and restructuring effect, while the fruit oligosaccharides form a protective and anti-stress film, giving the hair softness, vitality and shine.
It is ideal on curls, helps to counteract frizz and is unmissable on ends.
Use this conditioner both after shampooing, on towel-dried hair, distributing it well throughout the lengths, and on dry hair.
Thanks to the prodigious mix of natural active ingredients of this hair mask with super-hydrating and strengthening powers, you will finally have happy and shiny hair!
Babassu oil, combined with argan oil and natural hydrosaccharides pamper each strand from roots to ends, giving hydration and softness and jojoba oil gently moisturizes without weighing it down, making hair easier to discipline and manage!
The effect of the mask is enhanced by the amla and chamomile extracts which strengthen and act on the cuticles, while the chicory prebiotics enhance the natural defenses of our skin, to give the roots a dose of extra energy, for healthy, shiny, soft hair and supple!
Apply this mask to your hair after shampooing and leave it on for 5 minutes...rinse and may the hydration be with you!
5. Acid rinse
In the case of frizzy, dull and dull hair, it is particularly recommended to do a final acid rinse. After washing your hair with shampoo and conditioner, you can do this step to close the spores of the hair well and give more brightness to the hair.
In fact, by washing the hair with a last acid rinse we will restore the correct ph of the hair which can be altered by the calcareous composition of running water. The acid rinse can be done with lemon juice: very little lemon in a liter of water is sufficient, or a spoonful per liter of water, but the doses can be customized based on the length of the hair and the amount of water needed for rinsing. therefore we advise you to make tests starting from a minimum quantity and then increase from time to time.
It can also be done with a hydrolate of your choice. In this case, just spray the hydrosol directly on damp hair without further rinsing with water. A particularly suitable hydrolat for dry hair can be:
Organic Orange Blossom Hydrolate
This hydrolate tones, soothes, refreshes and regenerates the epidermis.
6. Styling
If you have curly or wavy hair you can use this cream which is a leave-in treatment designed to tame even the wildest hair, shape and fix curls, counteract frizz and strengthen and soften your hair, making it shiny!
A rich mix of natural ingredients gives strength, elasticity and new light to your hair: babassu nourishes and disciplines, chicory prebiotic helps to regain the natural balance, hydrosaccharides and aloe gel deeply moisturize and fenugreek (Methi ) makes the hair shiny and silky.
For wonderful curls, apply it to damp hair, rubbing the strands with the palm of your hand from the bottom towards the roots. Dry naturally or with a diffuser. For a final touch, you can also apply it to dry curls.
A true elixir with a rebalancing, moisturizing and emollient action. Thanks to its antioxidant and detoxifying properties, Aloe acts on the hair shaft by purifying it, restructuring it and making it stronger. Ideal if you want to reduce frizz, hydrate, nourish and define curls.
Apply a dollop of aloe vera gel on your hands after washing your hair, apply it to your hair by squeezing your curls between your fingers.
These vegetable liquid crystals are a true beauty elixir for nourishing, protecting, disciplining and silky hair and are particularly suitable for straight hair, even fine, because they are very light
We created it by mixing fantastic organic coconut, flax and hemp oils with argan oil produced by a women's cooperative in Morocco to nourish the locks without weighing them down and making them shinier than ever.
You can use it after shampooing on damp hair, to make it soft and manageable or on dry strands to fix the fold, tame the frizz effect and make your hair shine.
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