Why Is My Hair Frizzy?
Top Causes and Fixes for Every Hair Type
Frizz: The Unruly Result of Humidity—And What You Can Do About It
If your hair transforms from sleek to frazzled the moment you step out into August humidity, you’re not alone. Frizz is a universal hair woe, and understanding the science behind it can help you manage your mane.
What Causes Frizz?
Humidity: The main culprit is moisture in the air. Hair is highly sensitive to airborne hydrogen, which bonds with keratin in your hair, causing the cuticle (outer layer) to swell, lift, and let in more moisture. This disrupts your hair’s natural shape, resulting in frizz, especially for already dry, curly, or damaged hair.
Damaged or Dry Hair: If your hair cuticle is rough, often due to chemical treatments, heat styling, or even over-washing, making your strands weak and frizzy.
Genetics: Some hair types are more prone to frizz based on their structure; wavy and curly hair types naturally have more raised cuticles.
Top Fixes for Frizz in Humid Weather:
Seal in Moisture: Set in a layered routine starting with hair oiling, hydrating shampoo and damage repair conditioner (followed by a leave-in conditioner for dry or curly hair types) to lock in moisture.
Hair Oiling: Nurture by Anita's AloeSesame Hair Oil work wonders to heal damaged hair and frizz control. Made with Aloe Vera and Black Sesame, this oil nourishes, softens, and tames unruly strands while repairing damage and reducing hair breakage.
Its natural botanicals and slow-cured formula penetrates deeply for ensuring smoothness and manageability, especially during high humidity & dry seasons. Ensures long-term cuticle repair.
Avoid Hot Water: Wash with cool or lukewarm water to keep the cuticle sealed and smooth. Avoid Over-washing your hair! Check out our Instagram for some DIY Emulsifiers
Protect from Heat: Minimise hot styling tools during this season, opt for heatless curls or blowdrying on the cool-shot. Always use a heat protectant.
Gentle Drying: A microfibre hair towel or cotton tee is a blessing for fizzy hair, then helps dry the hair gently & reduces friction.
Overnight & DIY Treatments: Masks and oils can provide a boost of hydration—sleep in them for best results. However if you are facing hair fall or hair thinning, then avoid overnight hair oiling or masks, 2-3 hours before wash should be sufficient for healthy results.
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Pro Tip: Consistency is key.
Adopting a haircare routine that includes nourishing oils like AloeSesame Hair Oil, ensures hair stays smooth and frizz-free, no matter the weather.
