What to do to prevent frizzy hair

There is an unspoken law: "If the hair is curly, then it must be straightened, and if it is smooth, then it is urgently necessary to curl it."

Fuzzy hair – this is a separate cauldron in hell in the women's world. One has only to make a perfect styling for a girl, as in three minutes of being on the street she will more likely become like a young Pugacheva than a girl from shampoo advertising. There are a million and one reasons for this: very dry hair, high humidity, improper care, or “so they want it.” do to keep hair from frizz?

Why hair is frizzy: what happens to it

The main cause of the "dandelion effect" – This is usually high humidity. It is for this reason that when you fly on vacation you cannot properly style your hair, because it either frizzes or loses volume, and also tangles in addition.

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Instagram!So, let's look at the structure of our hair. Top layer — this is the cuticle and it is responsible for the "protection" and it resembles tiles. If our "tile" safe and sound, which means that the hair is in reliable protection against moisture penetration. In the event of damage, the water will have no obstacles to get into the layers that are deeper, for this reason the hair loses its elasticity. In fact, the moisture itself is not so bad for the hair.

 

Hair is made up of a tough protein called keratin. The hair follicle anchors each hair to the skin. The hair follicle forms the basis of the hair follicle. In the hair follicle, living cells divide and grow to build the hair shaft. Blood vessels nourish the cells of the hair follicle and deliver hormones that change the growth and structure of the hair at different periods of life.

 Hydrogen bonds are also found in hair. They occur between atoms of adjacent chains of amino acids. These bonds themselves are very weak, although they are quantitatively larger than disulfide bonds. When in contact with water, they are easily destroyed, and in the absence they are restored. In this case, the hair remains in the position in which they dried. Humid air, combined with a high content of hydrogen molecules in it, provokes the appearance of new hydrogen bonds in the hair.

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Also, quite an important factor – it's hair dehydration.

For what reasons can hair become dehydrated

Why does our hair tend to get dehydrated? 

- You are not drinking enough water (at least half your weight in ounces per day) and are not eating a balanced diet.

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- You don't sleep in satin or silk accessories and your hair rubs against dry materials.
- The oil that the scalp naturally secretes does not remove it along the strands of hair for several days after washing (which is very common in curly hair).

- You do not the right types of products for your hair's porosity level.

- Your shampoo dries out your hair.


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- Your protein and moisture balance is "off". You're using too much protein without enough moisture.
- Your moisturizers don't penetrate the hair shaft.

- The medications you take cause changes in your body that affect your hair .

- There are overly processed chemicals in your hair, such as dye or bleach, that have damaged the cuticle.

Protection: to keep hair from frizz

Here are some good hair care tips:

The trick to using hair styling products with silicones is to use a moisturizing shampoo with a deep conditioner or a product that contains essential, fatty oils and other nutrients before styling. In addition to silicones, essential fatty oils such as avocado, olive and coconut oil are also used, as well as sealants such as mango or shea butter.

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2. If you use a diffuser, make sure your hair dryer is ceramic and if you want it even better, choose an ionic ceramic hair dryer. Ionic dryers reduce frizz by shrinking the cuticle, which locks in outside moisture.
3. Make sure you use a moisturizing shampoo in alternation with a restructuring/repairing shampoo.

4. Try using a microfiber towel instead of regular bath towels to avoid damaging the cuticle layer of your hair after washing.

5. It is necessary to finish the hairstyle with special means. It can be a couple of drops of serum, fluid or special oil - the point is to "insure" hair along the entire length and give them protection from environmental influences.

6. You can go through special procedures for hair: it can be “happiness for hair”, it is worth consulting with a specialist and drinking a vitamin complex, etc.


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Say «no» frizzy hair

Adhering to the simple rules that we have recommended to you, you can avoid psychos and get beautiful looking hair as a result. But, girls, do not forget the main rule that must be applied in everything: love yourself. By loving yourself, you can turn your shortcomings into a highlight.

 

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