When your hair is prone to becoming ultra-frizzy, a hot air blast from the blow dryer is all we need to tame it down. If you're not in the mood to use hot tools or simply cannot handle the higher humidity, you can still achieve the same glossy finish by air-drying. Let’s talk about how to treat dry frizzy hair naturally.
How To Dry Hair Naturally without Frizz - the Basics
Hair styling methods vary from person to person and often include a variety of hair products and heat tools including a diffuser, flat iron, and blow dryer.
It may be a good idea to reconsider using a blow dryer, straightening iron or curling iron consistently since it puts stress on the hair, which can lead to split ends, breakage, and brittleness. Even though how your hair dries depend on your natural texture and hair type, air drying is commonly believed to cause frizz. Our insider tips will help you make your air-drying routine smoother and shinier. Here is how to treat dry and frizzy hair naturally.
1. Method 1: Swap your towel drying method
Wet hair is extremely delicate, which is why grabbing a towel and rough drying is the worst thing you can do. Because of the friction, the cuticle ruffles, leaving the hair frizzy. Make sure to swap your regular bathroom towel with a microfiber towel. With microfiber towels, you can dry your hair faster since they wick moisture away. They're softer too, but don't be aggressive while drying your hair with them. Dab your hair dry instead of rubbing or twisting.
2. Method 2: Use a comb instead of a brush
You should also avoid brushing your wet hair, especially as it dries. The bristles of the brush tend to damage your hair, which leads to frizz. Also, not to forget the eventual damage it would cause. By using a wide-toothed comb, you can detangle your hair gently without dislodging it too much. While your conditioner is setting, comb your hair in the shower. It minimises breakage by reducing friction.
3. Method 3: Reduce your shampoo usage
Did you know that frizz is also caused by dry, dehydrated hair? If you shampoo your hair too frequently, it strips your hair of the natural oils it contains. Limit washing your hair to twice or a maximum of three times a week if you have oily scalp and hair. A gentle rinse with lukewarm water and some scalp massage is all you need to remove the oil from your hair.
You can also use a clarifying shampoo and conditioner once a week to get rid of product build-up, dirt, and grime. This Love Beauty & Planet Tea Tree & Vetiver Scalp Refresh Shampoo contains Australian tea tree oil, Haitian vetiver, and 100% organic coconut oil to gently cleanse and volumize your hair. This shampoo is known for its detoxifying abilities that help cleanse your scalp and deeply clarify your hair.
Follow it up with the Love Beauty & Planet Tea Tree & Vetiver Scalp Refresh Conditioner that gently purifies your hair, while giving it strength and protection. This leaves your tresses totally refreshed since it is packed with a radiant blend of citrus and woody fragrances.
4. Method 4: Apply leave-in products
You're going to love the leave-in conditioner! You can use a leave-in conditioner when your hair is damp, right after towel drying, to lock in moisture, reduce frizz, and detangle. Distribute the product evenly throughout your hair and make sure you use enough.
You can alternatively use the TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Serum that nourishes each strand of your hair making them silky smooth and easier to manage. It is infused with a unique combination of Keratin and Camellia Oil that condition and strengthen your hair and provide them hydration and elasticity.
5. Method 5: Style wet hair
Apply some styling cream to damp hair – but don't overdo it, you don't want crunchy hair. You can allow your hair to dry in that position by styling it. Putting braids in your hair gives you a beachy look while twisting sections and securing them with hair clips gives you bouncy curls. You can create a looser wave pattern by adding tights to the braid.
There is no such thing as a standard air-drying technique or routine, just like skincare and makeup. While what works for one person may not work for another, find the right air-drying routine for you. Watch your hair transform with these tips for fighting frizz and boosting your hair’s health!
FAQs about How to dry hair naturally without frizz
How to tame dry frizzy hair naturally?
The moisture from your hair strands evaporates when you dry your hair naturally, leading to frizzy, dry hair. If you want to avoid frizzy hair after air drying, use a hydrating or anti-frizz serum. After your hair has dried about 70%, apply the serum. Your hair needs to be completely air dried.
How do I air dry hair without making it look oily?
Washing your hair thoroughly will prevent your hair from looking greasy after drying. To remove excess oil from hair or scalp, wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo.
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Written by Kinnari Ashar on 20th Sep 2022