Find out how to address each common cause of frizzy hair to achieve smooth, moisturized strands.
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Q: Why is my hair so frizzy no matter how many products I use?
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Frizz can be because of dryness, which leads to fraying of your hair’s cuticle, explains Everson.
“Enter: Frizz.”
People withcurly hairtend to be more prone to dryness, and by extension, frizz.
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Certain styling habits can also cause frizzy hair.
Frequently using heat on your hair can cause frizz as well.
Specifically, the cleansing ingredients in shampoos and hot water are to blame.
Finally, environmental factors can also cause frizz.
Humidity causes the hair cuticle to open up and “become rough and prickly,” according to Everson.
How to Address Each Cause of Frizzy Hair
Preventing frizz starts in the shower.
You also want to avoid overdoingscalp exfoliation.
Once you’re out of the shower, it’s important to treat your hair gently.
If you could’t resist heat styling, certain products can help you minimize damage.
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