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Hi everyone, Lately, My hair has become one frizzy mess. I have tried leave-in conditioner, I have stopped brushing it, and i have tried shampooing it less frequently...I think i have tried everything but to no success. I am pretty sure it is this wretched Florida humidity causing the frizz. Any one have any tips on how to reduce or prevent frizzy hair?
Quite a coincidence. My hair has become somewhat frizzy lately as well. It's like it just happened all of a sudden. I'm in Southern Louisiana, which is a rather humid place as well. I hope that's all it is.
Hey man,
Ya, these last few days have brought us small showers each day and with that comes a frizz problem. I hate the humidity, but i love it here in Louisiana.
peace
clayton
Move to Minnesota. Then when the humidity starts to climb in May continue traveling North until you reach the artic circle. From there, hang out until fall before migrating back to Florida.
Oh, you were looking for realistic solutions... ;-)
My hair actually started getting a touch frizzy last week when it was damp from three days of rain, so I can only imagine what it must be like to deal with REAL humidity. Now I'm back to looking like a small lion from the dry air (cold snap). I've recently been nick-named "Simba" at work.
Mouse
Is part of the frizz due to the awkward stage? I know some days my hair is really funky and I come close to cutting it.I have had frizz wings flat wild and blows around. I am dreading the summer because I am not quite there for a full ponytail. Just hang in there like I will be.
Rich
Hi Chris,
I'm sorry to hear about the frizz problem, I guess that up here in Nova Scotia, we are far from dealing with the warm, humid, weather, our spring is SO late in coming, lol!
I know my hair tends to frizz more and become wavier/curlier when the weather is humid. I remember a few months back, just before my January and 33 month update, when I was having a bad time with my hair due to humid weather, some of us were talking about the VO5 hot oil treatment, and it seemed to work pretty well for me then. (At least Jacob and I were discussing it, and I think I remember you thinking about it or at least asking us about it) Possibly something like this, or even something like applying a small amount of oil, such as Jajoba or olive oil to the ends might help to cut back on frizz. That's just a thought. I also remember you saying that you were not a fan of leave in conditioner at that time, another thought, I tend to like leave ins, but other people don't. Even something like trying different conditioners might help (cones vs cones-free). (Strangely enough, I find that conditioners with cones actually make my hair look better)
I know my hair has been behaving better lately, (I'm planning my 3 year update in a week or so), but I haven't run into really humid weather these days, I'm sure my frizz problem will return with the humidity.
Hope this helps, and keep us posted.
Take care,
David
Hey thanks for the tips David. I haven't tried jojoba oil yet. I might try it. People seem to be pleased with its results. It is great to hear you are planning an update. I cant wait!!
Since how long do you let it grow?
Maybe a trim would help...
I have been growing it for 16 months. On march i posted my 15th month update. Here is a pic. If you look closely, You can see the frizz.
hey Chris,
yeah,I feel your pain.I used to have quite a lot of frizz but now it's settled down a bit.I suggest you switch to some other brand of shampoo and conditioner.there are certain brands of shampoos and conditioners that make my hair more frizzier than others.GF,for one,gives me some extreme frizz.try that and see what happens.
-Jacob
Well, first off... The pic I just saw of your hair looks awfully darn AWESOME, considering you describe it as, "frizzy"; but, be that as it is, here are the tips that I can think of that may help:
1) Try a small amount of benficial oil (on the ends ONLY). Kukui nut oil, Jojoba, Almond, or even Olive oil applied and massaged into the lower portions of your mane will do wonders, --- at least it has done so for me!
2) Try a different shampoo & conditioner. I tend to prefer the kinds that you can get at places like Whole Foods or health food stores... "Avalon Organics" is my favorite brand, personally; but there are plenty of other good ones to choose from. You can also get Avalon from a Trader Joe's store, if you have those in Florida.
3) If you can tolerate it, try to cut back on the frequency of shampooings, --- especially if you shamoo every day. Everybody's hair is different, and everybody's situation is different (like your Florida climate, for example), so I might be wrong about this last suggestion. BUT.. regardless of how frequently you shampoo: when you condition, try leaving in a little bit of the conditioner's residue. It will add some extra weight, as well as keep your hair "moister"-feeling...
Anyway, hope one of those ideas works for you!
- Ken in SF
Thanks so much, Ken. I know where i can get the Avalon brand down here. Im going to give it a shot and while I am at it, I am going to pick up some of that jojoba oil and give it a try.