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5 tips for taming unruly hair

Unruly hair can be a real challenge. Just when your hairstyle looks perfect, your hair starts to frizz again — or it won’t even hold the shape you want in the first place. With a few simple tricks, however, you can tame unruly hair very effectively — and without much effort!

What is unruly hair?

Many women with thick hair know the problem: the mane just can't be tamed. The hair is difficult to style, often dry, and prone to frizz. As a result, it often looks dull, lackluster, and straw-like.

What causes unruly hair?

One reason for unruly hair can be reduced sebum production in the scalp. This means the hair is not sufficiently supplied with natural oils and lipids, causing it to lose smoothness and elasticity. A lack of moisture can also lead to unruly hair. In addition, unsuitable care and styling products as well as improper handling of the hair can promote frizz and a dull, lifeless appearance.

What to do about unruly hair?

To help you tame your hair, we’ve put together 5 tips that will help transform unruly hair into a smooth, manageable mane.

Tip 1: Use the right shampoo for unruly hair

When it comes to fighting flyaways, frizz, and straw-like hair, the right shampoo is the foundation. To get unruly hair under control, you need a mild shampoo that has been specially developed for this hair type. No longer a secret tip in the fight against unruly hair is the luxurious Kérastase Discipline Bain Fluidealiste shampoo. It has long been known for its highly effective performance thanks to the MORPHO-KERATIN™ COMPLEX. This complex restores the uniformity of the hair fiber and coats it to provide anti-frizz protection.

Mild, moisturizing shampoos have also proven to be very effective against unruly hair. Schwarzkopf BC Moisture Kick Shampoo, for example, provides moisture and improves hair quality, resulting in smoother and, ultimately, more manageable hair.

A gentle, nature-inspired alternative is offered by Maria Nila with the True Soft Shampoo. This mild moisturizing shampoo is paraben-free, sulfate-free, cruelty-free, and vegan, and contains valuable argan oil for an extra dose of moisture that your unruly hair will love.

Tip 2: Don’t wash your hair too often

Avoiding frequent hair washing is essential when dealing with unruly hair. The hair already suffers from dryness, and every wash only intensifies this condition by drying out the scalp even more. The cuticle layer becomes roughened, making the hair look even more straw-like.

Tip 3: Always use conditioner

After washing your hair, you should always apply a conditioner. On the one hand, it contains nourishing ingredients that keep the hair smooth, shiny, and soft. On the other hand, it seals the hair cuticle again, resulting in silky, smooth hair. A standout product here is the Kerasilk Smoothing Conditioner. With vegan silk, it effectively combats the symptoms of unruly hair and gives your hair a soft feel and healthy shine.

Tip 4: Use oil-based styling products

When styling unruly hair, you should opt for oil-based products such as waxes or hair oils. Ideally, use a nourishing hair oil. You can apply it directly to damp hair and then dry it as usual. For extra anti-frizz protection, it can also be applied to dry hair.

If you want to style short, unruly hair, oil-based products are especially important. Waxes or gel waxes are particularly effective in the fight against unruly hair. The styling products from Moroccanoil are highly recommended, as they also nourish the hair with argan oil. Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream, for example, is ideal for styling frizzy, frizz-prone hair. It moisturizes, strengthens, and tames the hair while intensely nourishing dry strands with argan oil.

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Kérastase Discipline Bain Fluidealiste Sulfate-Free Kérastase Discipline Bain Fluidealiste Sulfate-Free
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Kérastase Discipline Bain Fluidealiste Sulfate-Free

Kérastase Discipline Bain Fluidealiste Sulfatfrei is a shampoo for unruly and sensitised hair. It enhances the flowing movement of smooth, rebellious hair and provides impressive softness, shine, and an anti-frizz effect thanks to an innovative formula with Morpho-Keratin. Kérastase Discipline Bain Fluidealiste Shampoo Sulfatfrei with Advanced Care Effect Gentle surfactants instead of sulfates cleanse the hair softly. The hair bath transforms frizzy strands into soft, smooth hair with a light feel thanks to optimal nutrient supply. Morpho-Keratins (structure-forming active ingredients and surface-forming polymers) envelop each hair fibre, creating uniformity and strength for smooth, healthy hair. Kérastase Discipline Bain Fluidealiste Sulfatfrei Application Apply the hair bath to damp hair Lather Massage in and rinse thoroughly If contact with eyes occurs, rinse immediately and thoroughly.

Content: 250 ml (€9.54 / 100 ml)

Sale price: €23.85 Regular price: €36.40
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Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Moisture Kick Shampoo - 250 ml Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Moisture Kick Shampoo - 250 ml
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Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Moisture Kick Shampoo - 250 ml

With the Schwarzkopf BC Moisture Kick Set dry hair finally receives sufficient moisture! The hair care set consists of a mild cleansing shampoo, a nourishing conditioner, and an intensive hair mask. The Schwarzkopf BC Moisture Kick Set provides shine, smoothness, and elasticity to the hair. The set includes Schwarzkopf BC Moisture Kick Shampoo 250 ml, Schwarzkopf BC Moisture Kick Conditioner 200 ml, and Schwarzkopf BC Moisture Kick Treatment 200 ml. Advantages of Schwarzkopf BC Moisture Kick Set long-lasting moisture sensation healthy shine strengthened hair structure restores internal strength and elasticity to the hair

Content: 250 ml (€3.18 / 100 ml)

Sale price: €7.95 Regular price: €16.60
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Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream - 300 ml

Die Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Creme spendet Feuchtigkeit, gibt Kraft und bändigt krauses Haar. Sie ist für alle Haartypen geeignet, pflegt aber trockenes Haar besonders intensiv. Die Styling Creme gibt dem Haar mehr Definition und sanften Halt. Von nun an sind die Haare wunderbar geschmeidig und glänzend. Die feuchtigkeitsspendende Stylingcreme eignet sich hervorragend für  Föhnfrisuren. Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream bändigt außerdem fliegende Haare und kann zur Auffrischung des Stylings vom Vortag verwendet werden. Anwendungstipps für Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream Schon 1 bis 2 Pumpstöße für das feuchte oder trockene Haar reichen aus, um die Haare mit der nötigen Feuchtigkeit zu versorgen. Die Styling Creme wird von der Mitte bis in die Spitzen im Haar einmassiert. Danach föhnen oder an der Luft trocknen lassen und wie gewöhnlich stylen. Vermischt mit einigen Tropfen von Moroccanoil Treatment können auch sehr dicke und widerspenstige Haare gebändigt und gepflegt werden.

Content: 300 ml (€10.05 / 100 ml)

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Kerasilk Smoothing Conditioner

The Kerasilk Smoothing Conditioner is a highly intensive conditioner, whose detangling and reconstructive effects are achieved through biomimetic silk and Shea oil for unruly, curly, and wavy hair. Difficult-to-manage hair is easier to comb and feels more supple. The hair cuticle is sealed and smoothed by the Kerasilk Control Conditioner. A gentle hair feel and vibrant shine are thus achieved. Vegan formulation of Kerasilk Smoothing Conditioner This product is CO2 compensated. 98.1% of the ingredients are of natural origin and 99.5% are biodegradable. Free from silicones, sulfates, dyes, microplastics, and mineral oils. Application of Kerasilk Smoothing Conditioner Massage into the hair. Leave on for 1 minute. Rinse out. ?

Content: 200 ml (€17.50 / 100 ml)

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Regular price: €35.00

Tip 5: Blow-dry instead of air-drying

As a general rule, unruly hair should be exposed to as little stress as possible. However, after washing, it should always be dried with a hairdryer. When hair is left to air-dry, the cuticle layer is not sealed properly. This allows moisture to escape while humidity from the air can penetrate the hair. The result: frizzy, straw-like, hard-to-manage hair. Ideally, use a round brush suited to your hair length and a powerful hairdryer, such as the BaByliss 4Artist Digital FX hair dryer. This way, your hair is exposed to heat for a shorter time and styled optimally at the same time.

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What is unruly hair?

Many women know this problem all too well: their mane simply won’t stay under control. The hair is difficult to style, often dry, and prone to frizz. As a result, it often looks dull, lifeless, and straw-like.

What causes unruly hair?

One reason for unruly hair can be reduced sebum production in the scalp. This means the hair is not sufficiently supplied with natural oils and lipids, causing it to lose smoothness and elasticity. A lack of moisture can also lead to unruly hair. In addition, unsuitable care and styling products as well as improper handling of the hair can promote frizz and a dull appearance.

What helps against unruly hair?

Tip 1: Use the right shampoo for unruly hair

Tip 2: Don’t wash your hair too often

Tip 3: Use a conditioner after every wash

Tip 4: Use oil-based styling products

Tip 5: Blow-dry your hair instead of air-drying