Tuesday, December 18, 2012

The Real Secret to Winter Frizz Control

What causes frizzy hair in winter?

Frizz is caused by our hair’s natural tendency to trade moisture with the air around it. When the hair’s moisture balance is off, you’ll experience frizziness. Extreme weather conditions always kick the hair’s moisture trade into high gear. In winter, too much moisture is pulled away from the hair, resulting in dry, brittle strands that are prone to puffing up.
And that’s not all. We are frequently changing environments in the cooler months—moving from dry, bitter, cold outdoor air to moisture-less, indoor heated air and back again before the day is out. Each environment works against our hair’s internal moisture balance by drawing more precious moisture away. Our winter garments also make the frizz situation worse—cotton scarves and knit caps keep us warm, but create friction with the hair that leads to even more fuzz.

How do you beat frizz?

The secret to eliminating frizz is to simply control your hair’s moisture balance as much as possible.
Step 1: Regular deep conditioning
To restore your hair’s moisture balance, fifteen minutes of heated conditioning every seven to 10 days is recommended.
Step 2: Slowing the moisture trade
To prevent frizz, you’ll need to slow the moisture trade between your hair and the air around you. Sealing your hair with a light oil, butter, or silicone-based serum will keep your natural moisture in and stop the air around you from either taking your moisture (in dry, winter conditions) or giving you more moisture than you need (in humid conditions). Pretty simple!
Ultimately, the amount of frizz you’ll have to deal with depends on your hair type, your lifestyle, and where you live. It’s also good to remember that for some of us, a little frizz is just a part of life. Keeping your hair hydrated and sealing in that moisture with an adequate moisture-barrier will help keep the frizzies under control this winter.

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