The GIT Girl Magazine Volume I: July/August 2014 | Page 34

HAIR By Kimberly Powell How to Fight the Frizz In any battle, you must first identify your opponent. No, your opponent is not your hair – it’s the humidity. Humidity, coupled with friction, causes frizzy hair due to the absorbent or porous nature of hair, allowing it to soak up moisture in the air. So how do you combat frizz? Think of your hair as a sponge. If the sponge is already full, it can’t absorb any more water, right? So the question becomes, “What do you want to fill your sponge with?” The first step in combating frizz is to find the right product for your hair. It’s essential that you select quality product, instead of numerous less effective ones. A personal favorite of mine is Carol’s Daughter Capuacu Frizzless Flawless Hair Set. This amazing set includes shampoo, conditioner, a deep conditioning mask, and blow drying cream for your straight days. These products are formulated to help your hair retain the right kind of moisture and seal out the humidity. The second product I recommend is Garnier Fructis Sleek-nShine Leave in Conditioner along with the Sleek-n-Shine Flat Iron Perfector Straightening Mist. I love these products for quick touch ups. The leave-in conditioner refreshes curls, moisture, and seals the strand to prevent frizz. On straightened hair, the Sleek-n-Shine Iron Perfector Straightening Mist adds heat protection without adding unwanted weight. And as a bonus, both Garnier products protect hair for up to 3 days. Photo courtesy livingproof.com The Five Frizz Free Rules 1. Develop a deep conditioning regimen and implement it at least once a week. 2. Avoid obsessive heat styling with flat irons, blow dryers, and curling irons. 3. Protect your hair from heat damage by using a protective serum or cream. 4. Minimize friction by avoiding over handling hair once it has been styled. 5. Find the right product that works for your hair and stay with it. Carol’s Daughter Capuacu Frizzless Flawless Hair Set. Garnier Fructis Sleek-n -Shine Leave in Conditioner Garnier Fructis Sleek-n -Shine Flat Iron Perfector Straightening Mist $55 Target.com $7 Walgreens.com $7 Walgreens.com 33