How to get rid of frizzy hair

Frizzy hair is such a pain to live with. It can be one of the most frustrating things ever, especially if you have curls. Despite all the effort taken to make the hair look managed, you end up looking like you have a bird’s nest on your head. Frizz generally occurs when the hair is dry and damaged. When the hair does not get the requisite hydration, the cuticles can rise to allow the moisture into the hair. The moisture in the atmosphere can cause the hair to swell and cause frizz. Thus, it is not actually based on the natural texture of your hair and can be managed with a few home DIYs that can help to deal with the issue.

The top 9 DIY remedies for frizzy hair you need to try to believe!

Almond oil and egg

Almond oil can help to moisturize hair and condition it while the egg can help to reduce damage due to high protein content.

Method

Combine 1/4th cup of almond oil with a raw egg. Apply the mixture to both the scalp and through the length of your hair, leave on for 40 mins, rinse and shampoo.

Avocado mask

Avocado has vitamins B and E that are helpful in nourishing the hair and repairing any damage from heat or styling while yogurt can help to cleanse and condition your hair from within.

Mash one ripe avocado with yogurt to form a smooth paste, apply to hair and let it sit for 40-45 mins. Wash with shampoo and conditioner.

Coconut oil and vitamin E

Mix 1 parts vitamin E oil with 4 parts coconut oil, store in an air-tight jar and apply it to the scalp and through the length of the hair once/twice a week.

Vitamin E is a great source of antioxidant properties and can help prevent environmental damage and can fight free radicals on the hair while the coconut oil can deep condition the hair.

Honey

Honey is used in so many masks in this list due to its humectant properties, it seals in moisture into the hair and can make the hair smooth, shiny and strong.

Dilute 2 tbsp honey in 2 cups lukewarm water and pour into your hair, let it sit for 30 minutes and wash off.

Banana

How to keep your hair moisturized

This is the best remedy if you have extremely frizzy hair and are looking for a way to tame it. Bananas are great for conditioning the hair while the honey is a great humectant and allows the hair to regain the lost moisture.

Mash a ripe banana till it is smooth and creamy, add 2 tsp honey and 1/3 cup almond oil. Apply on the scalp and hair, leave in for 20-25 minutes, rinsing thoroughly with shampoo and conditioner. Use on a weekly basis if you have extremely frizzy hair.

Beer

This is one of the simplest, one ingredient hair frizz control agent that you will fall in love with. Beer can help to restore lost moisture to the hair, nourish it due to the rich protein and vitamin B content.

Decarbonate beer overnight by leaving it to sit in a bowl, pour in the beer after you shampoo and use it to rinse your hair(you can also use a spray bottle to apply it), do not rinse off the beer.

Lemon and honey

Lemon can help to deep cleanse the hair and remove sebum build-up to help reduce frizz. Vitamin C can help boost hair regrowth.

Mix 2 tbsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp honey in a cup of water and use it on freshly washed hair, massage your hair and let sit for 10 minutes, rinse and shampoo.

Aloe vera

Aloe vera gel can help moisturize the hair. With a carrier oil, it can prevent moisture loss.

Combine equal parts of aloe gel with carrier oil, apply to scalp and hair, leave on for 20-30 minutes and shampoo.

Coconut oil

How to treat frizzy hair at home

This can help moisturize the hair and remove dryness to make it healthier.

Heat 2-3 tbsp coconut oil till it is warm, apply on hair, let the mix sit for 30 minutes, rinse off.

With these home benefits and lifestyle changes like not washing your hair with hot water, reducing heat styling, using satin pillow covers instead of cotton ones, not shampooing excessively and not towel drying your hair (as all these can make your hair rough and frizzy), you can attain frizz free, smooth and silky hair.