17 Frizzy Hair Tips to Help Tame Your Mane

If there’s something that nearly everybody can agree on, it’s that frizzy hair is a pain—especially when it’s frequent. And if you don’t know how to tame frizzy hair, getting those flyaway strands under control can feel like a serious challenge. The good news is that frizz is manageable (even on the most humid of days). The key is to find the right products for your hair’s needs and avoid stressors that can make your hair dry and unruly.

If that all sounds a little vague, you’ll want to keep reading: Ahead, we’re sharing our best frizzy hair tips to follow when humidity threatens to curse you with a bad hair day. Plus, we’ll introduce you to some of our favorite frizzy hair products to add to your arsenal to help keep frizz at bay. Find it all—and get ready to enjoy sleek, silky-smooth strands—below.

Use Products Formulated for Frizzy Hair

Just as it’s wise to use skincare products formulated for oily skin if you have a shiny complexion, you should consider using frizz control products if frizzy hair is a concern of yours. If you’re not sure where to start, we suggest snagging a coordinating system—meaning a shampoo, conditioner, and leave-in—designed to help tame frizzy hair. We suggest the L’Oréal Paris EverPure Sulfate Free Frizz-Defy Shampoo, L’Oréal Paris EverPure Sulfate Free Frizz Defy Conditioner, and L’Oréal Paris Elvive Dream Lengths Frizz Killer Serum Leave-In. The color-safe shampoo and conditioner contain marula oil and help tame frizz for up to 24 hours, while the leave-in serum helps tame frizz and static for sleek, smooth strands.

Apply the shampoo on wet hair and gently massage it into a lather, then rinse. Follow up with the conditioner, leaving it on for one to two minutes before rinsing out. Once you’re out of the shower, squeeze out any excess moisture and apply one to two pumps of the frizz-taming serum throughout your mane to help keep frizz to a minimum.

Pick the Right Styling Products

While we can’t tell you how to get rid of frizzy hair entirely, we can tell you what to avoid to help prevent frizz. And among the most impactful things to skip is the blow dryer, as the heat (and humidity it generates) can send frizz into overdrive.

Instead of blasting your strands with your blow dryer, use a volumizing mousse to give your hair a bouncy finish. Try the L’Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle BOOST IT Volume Inject Mousse to liven up your strands. The lightweight formula adds body and volume with extra-strong hold so your strands won’t fall flat (or frizz out). If you really can’t part with your blow dryer, make sure to use a frizz-taming heat protectant, like the L’Oréal Paris EverPure Sulfate-Free Blow Dry Primer for 48-Hour Frizz Control, first. It’ll help protect your strands from the heat and keep your hair looking smooth, shiny, and nourished without any weigh down.

Use a Comb or Boar Bristle Brush

It’s important to be mindful of the hair brushes you use when you have frizzy hair. After all, not all brushes are created equally, and using the wrong one could lead to knots, tangles, frizz, and possibly even breakage (ouch!). When your hair is wet, it’s especially fragile, so use a wide-tooth comb to gently detangle your strands, working from the ends up to help minimize breakage. If you choose to brush your hair when it’s dry, we suggest using a boar bristle brush to help smooth your strands.

Editor’s tip: If you need a recap on the different types of brushes and how they work, brush up on your knowledge (pun intended) by reading Hair Brush Guide: Find The Best Brush for Your Hair.

Avoid Towel-Drying Your Hair

Being gentle is the name of the game when it comes to frizz control. If you have frizzy hair and tend to aggressively rub your hair with a towel post-shower, it’s time to switch up your technique. While effective, towel-drying your hair creates friction, which may lead to breakage and worsen frizz. Instead, gently squeeze out excess moisture with your hands or a microfiber towel, which are designed to be gentle on your strands.

Protect Your Hair at Night

You wouldn’t go to sleep without taking off your makeup (hopefully)—nor should you hit the hay without brushing your hair. Taking the time to brush your hair before bed may seem unnecessary, but the habit is worth getting into if you’re wondering how to make hair less frizzy when you wake up. When you brush your hair, you’re not just getting rid of tangles—you’re also distributing the natural oils from your scalp down the length of your strands. These oils can help smooth your hair, diminish frizz, and leave your strands looking sleeker and shinier. (Just remember to use a boar bristle brush).

Changing your sleeping habits can also help reduce frizz. If you usually sleep on a cotton pillowcase, consider swapping it out for a silk or satin variety. The smoother, slippier texture of these fabrics is gentler on your hair, so if you toss and turn at night, you’ll be less likely to experience frizz-causing breakage.

Get a Trim

Sometimes, split ends can contribute to unhealthy-looking hair. And the more your hair splits, the more likely you are to develop unmanageable, frizzy hair. So if you frequently battle frizzy hair, help yourself and get a trim once every six weeks or so. No need to cut it all off—merely dusting split ends can help tame the appearance of frizzy hair.

Go Natural

Coloring, bleaching, and other chemical hair treatments can damage the hair, resulting in brittleness, breakage, and—you guessed it—frizz. If your frizziness is persistent, it may be worth taking a break from coloring your hair for the time being. For those unwilling to part ways with their salon or box color, we suggest reaching for strengthening haircare products, like those in the L’Oréal Paris EverPure Bond Repair system. The three-piece lineup contains a pre-shampoo treatment, a shampoo, and a conditioner that help reinforce weak hair from the inside out to promote stronger, more resilient strands. Plus, they’re all color-safe—so you don’t have to worry about sacrificing your hue to attain sleeker strands.

Use a Deep Conditioner

If your hair needs some extra love, try using a deep conditioner to help replenish your frizzy hair. A few times a week, swap your conditioner out for the L’Oréal Paris EverPure Sulfate-Free Simply Clean Elastic Fiber Masque, which wraps hair in essential moisture to help promote soft, shiny strands.

Watch for Humidity

Humidity can be one of your greatest enemies when it comes to frizzy hair. But while you can’t control the weather, you can protect your hair against the elements. If you anticipate a humid or rainy day, mist your mane with the L’Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle LOCK IT Weather Control Hairspray before heading out the door. This lightweight mist provides extra strong hold and helps lock out humidity for up to 48 hours, ensuring smooth, frizz-free strands no matter what Mother Nature throws your way.

Slick It Back

Knowing how to prevent frizz from occurring is helpful, but so is knowing how to manage frizz when it crops up—because truth be told, sometimes frizzy hair just has a mind of its own. If you find yourself battling frizz unexpectedly, consider pulling your hair back into a sleek low ponytail or bun, then taming frizz with a strong-hold hair gel, such as the L’Oréal Paris Studio Line Clean Gel. Keep in mind, however, that wearing your hair in the same style every day can put pressure on your strands and lead to breakage where your elastic normally sits. Opt for a silk scrunchie in lieu of a traditional elastic to help protect your strands, and switch up your pony (or bun) placement frequently to avoid unnecessary breakage.

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