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What Causes Frizz?

Frizzy hair is caused by a huge number of things, including dryness, dehydration, cool weather, warm weather, naturally curly hair, central heating systems - you name it, it probably causes frizz. Ladies with hair that's naturally curly are usually more prone to frizz, simply because hair that has a curl has a tendency to become frizzy. You can practice some damage limitation by applying nourishing hair treatments in particularly warm or cool weather, avoiding the use of heated appliances and using the right products - but that won't fix everything. Click through for our top defrizzing tips.

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Trim Hair Regularly

Getting a regular trim is key in the fight against frizz. Split ends have a tendency to go a bit frizzy and frazzly and the easiest and simplest way to cut frizz is to get them trimmed off regularly. Visit the salon once every six weeks or so to keep your hair in tip-top condition and don't be afraid to have a really good hair cut every now and then. Sometimes, long hair can get frizzier than short hair, particularly if you're a big fan of heated appliances and products - so don't be afraid to cut more than one or two inches off every now and then.

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Shampoo and Conditioner

Shampoo and conditioner are two of your best weapons against frizz. They're the building blocks - what you use to shampoo and condition your hair are what determines how your hair looks and feels. Use de-frizzing shampoo and conditioner or look for smoothing and taming formulas. Use a hair mask every now and then, at least every week, to nourish hair even further. Don't use too much, either - you don't want your hair to feel weighed down with product. Just a 10mm circle in the center of your palm is all you need for both shampoo and conditioner.

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Setting Spray

Setting spray is a great way to tame your frizzy locks on the go. Spritz a little setting spray or hairspray onto the palms of your hands - just a little, mind, as you don't want your hair to become crisp with the product. Run it over the surface of your hair, over the frizz, to tame it into place. If you don't have any setting spray, mix a tiny little bit of hair gel with a drop of water and just use that instead - it'll do the same job! This isn't a great long-term solution but it's definitely a great on-the-go tip.

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Serum

Serum is a fantastic way to not only smooth your locks but also to nourish and fight frizz in the future. Use a specific de-frizzing serum, just a drop or two, and rub between the palms of your hands to warm the serum through. Rub over the surface of your hair, paying particular attention to the ends of your hair and any spots that might be particularly frizzy. Don't use it on the roots as it'll just cause greasy locks. The more you use serum, the better your hair will feel, so it's definitely not something to scrimp on!

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Hair Oil

Hair oil is probably the easiest, quickest way to smooth locks and to create soft, strokable hair. There are literally hundreds of hair oils on the market and although the best and most nourishing tend to be Moroccan Argan oils, cheaper varieties are also good - just buy whatever you can afford. Apply to hair before styling to protect it from heat, whilst hair is wet to lock in moisture and prevent frizz and when hair is styled to tame any flyaway strands. Use it in the same way that you'd use serum - a couple of drops warmed between your hands.

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Slick On Some Moisturizer

This is a bit of an alternative tip, but if it's all you have to hand, it does a really good job! Moisturizer keeps skin soft and supple and it can do the same for your hair, too. Rub a drop or two between the palms of your hands, then slick onto the ends of your hair. It'll tame frizz and flyaways and will also lock your style into place - just be sure to comb it through as otherwise, it'll dry onto hair a little "crispy", which isn't the look you want! Never put it onto the roots of hair as it'll weigh it down and cause grease, too.

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Try a Dryer Sheet

Dryer sheets are a surprisingly good way to minimize frizzy locks - and they're cheap, too. Think about it - dryer sheets are used to reduce static on clothes and to make them soft. When used on hair, dryer sheets do exactly the same job - they reduce static and frizz and help to smooth and soften locks. Simply run a fresh dryer sheet over hair, starting from an inch or two above your ears, paying particular attention to the ends of hair. Keep a few folded sheets in your handbag, too - great for defrizzing your locks whilst you're on the go.

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Spritz on Hair Spray

As a last resort, another tip for reducing frizz and improving the texture of hair is to use a little hair spray. Spritz some hair spray onto the palms of your hands, then run it over the frizzy parts of your hair - it'll tame flyaways and reduce frizz. Just be sure to use a light hairspray that brushes out easily as otherwise, your hair could look a little too overdone. Keep a little mini bottle of hairspray in your bag for emergencies and be sure to use a little serum or oil before you apply the hairspray so that your hair stays soft.

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Bin the Hair Dryer

Finally - our top defrizzing tip. This one's pretty important, too, especially if you have naturally curly or frizzy hair that takes a lot of products to smooth and soften. Bin the hairdryer! It'll make your hair frizzier and much more difficult to manage, so let hair dry naturally instead. Run serum or oil over hair, brush through, then leave to dry naturally - or in the sun, if it's a nice day! If you must use a hairdryer, prep hair with plenty of heat defence spray and blast until about 80% dry. Drying after this means that nearly dry hair will be scorched by the heat of the hairdryer, so leave it alone and let it do its own thing!