Aah, dreaded frizz. Contrary to what Bridget Jones believes, it can’t really be beaten by means of an iron. However, our hairdressers have a multitude of tactics up their sleeves which might do the trick...

Use the right shampoo and conditioner

“When it comes to combatting frizz, make sure you always use conditioner after washing your hair with shampoo,” says Karen Thomson, owner of KAM Hair and Body Spa. “Frizzy hair needs to be rehydrated, therefore, you should always use a conditioner every time you wash your hair and a conditioning treatment a couple of times a week to seal the cuticle and smooth down the hair.”

“To deal with frizzy hair, use sulphate-free and glycerin-packed shampoo and always use hair conditioner,” says Nigit.

Rinse using cold water

“You need to lock in that moisture with frizz,” says Ashleigh. “Rinse your conditioner off in cold water to lock down the cuticle and apply an anti-frizz and moisturising product - a cream-based one for thicker hair, a spray-based one for finer hair.”

“Rinse the hair with cold water after washing,” agrees Karine.

Aim your dryer down the hair shaft

“Use an oil-based product pre-blowdry to coat the cuticle and keep hair smooth,” says Rae.

“When you dry your hair aim the hairdryer down the hair shaft to flatten the cuticle and reduce frizz,” says Karine. “Make sure your roots are completely dry, if they aren’t the ends will go frizzy.”

“After blow-drying your hair so it is 100% dry, blast your hair with cold air from the hairdryer, as this helps to remove any humidity and frizz from the hair,” says Karen.

“Increasing condition and reducing drying time” is a must for tackling frizz, according to Ky.

Use serums and oils

“Serums and oils are beneficial when it comes to combating frizz as they will smooth the hair down, get rid of any flyaways you have and create a sleek, soft finish,” says Karen.

“I recommend using hair serums to be used after your hair is dry,” says Nigit.

“For curly hair , use a curl serum,” says Ky. “Apply to damp hair and twist the hair sporadically in small sections going with the direction of hair growth and air dry.”

“On straight hair, blowdry first applying a smoothing cream into damp hair. Then spray a little hairspray onto a bristle brush or make-up brush and glide over the top of your hair to remove any flyways.”

Brush your hair regularly but avoid touching it

“Try to avoid touching your throughout the day,” says Ashleigh. “Our hands create their own moisture & oils which can break down the product and encourage frizz.”

“Always use hair conditioner and regularly brush your hair to help distribute its natural oils,” says Nigit. “I also recommend using hair serums to be used after your hair is dry.”

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