Defrizz Your Hair With These Simple Hacks

Think Lana Del Rey’s “Summer Bummer” lyrics are actually referring to the crisis of managing difficult hair in impossible humidity? Then it’s obvious an intervention is necessary. Sure, we could get by the next few months with a neat bun or a braid. But that’s just escapism. The problem of frizzy hair is actually a problem of hair cuticles. The key to healthy, smooth hair is sleek, well-balanced cuticles. Damaged or extensively treated hair gives way to raised cuticles, which allow moisture to enter your hair and make your hair frizzy. If you have fine or flat or very coiled hair, frizzy hair is a major style setback. Defrizzing your hair is all about managing hydration levels and keeping your hair healthy. Here are very simple hacks to defrizz your hair for effective results.

The Easiest Ways to Defrizz Your Hair

Use Conditioner More Often Than Shampoo

Bumble and bumble Bb.Super Rich Conditioner, $69 at Ulta Beauty

Most people don't need to wash their hair every day, especially if they're using a good conditioner. Clean hair can actually get frizzier than day-old hair. Use a rich, creamy conditioner and skip shampoo altogether on super humid days.
Switch to Glycerin Shampoo

Earth's Nectar Mint Leaves & Tea Tree Shampoo, $23.50 at Bloomingdale's

Glycerin effectively deals with split ends, which is often why hair turns frizzier — especially if you have fine hair. This shampoo has glycerin plus peppermint and tea tree essential oils.
Use a Microfiber Towel

AuroTrends Microfiber Hair Towel, $7.99 at Amazon

Most drying towels are bulky and create friction and frizz when they come in contact with your hair. Wet hair is especially vulnerable to breakage. Switching to microfiber towels will dry your hair faster and more thoroughly.
Make the Most of Your Diffuser

Conair InfinitiPro 1875W Luxe Pro Dryer, $49.99 at Ulta Beauty

A diffuser disperses the air coming out of a blowdryer and tones down its force by spreading it over a wider area. It also gives a more thorough drying without causing too much movement, which is ideal for styling.
Invest in a Weightless Styling Spray

Living Proof No Frizz Weightless Styling Spray, $38 at Sephora

Hairsprays are essential and we often need quite a lot, especially during summer. A weightless spray will style your hair and tame frizz without weighing your hair down. This one also blocks humidity.
Use a Salon-Style Deep Conditioning Mask

Kiehl's Olive Fruit Oil Deeply Repairative Hair Pak, $25 at Sephora

Despite your love of homemade beauty products and DIY masks, try a pro-level deep conditioning mask, especially if you have bleached or chemically treated hair. Hair masks are extremely restorative and make your hair sleeker.
Layer Your Hair

Verb Ghost Oil, $18 at Sephora

On bad hair days, nourish your hair with a dry oil that's penetrating but not greasy. It acts like a hydrating seal. This Verb product literally vanishes after application. It has bamboo extract and argan oil to enhance elasticity.
Sleep on Silk

Slip Pure Silk Pillowcase, $89 at Slip

You probably already know this, but silk pillowcases help preserve delicate hair. They don't strip your hair of natural oils and reduce friction.