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 tends to go frizzy. It also has a tendency to look dull, parched and straw like.
What’s the reason for unruly hair?
One of the reasons for unruly hair can be a reduced sebum production on the scalp. That leads to the fact that the hair is not sufficiently supplied with oils. As a result, hair looses its elasticity and silkiness. A lack of moisture in the hair can be another reason that leads to frizzy, unruly hair. Using the wrong haircare and styling products can dry hair out even more and can lead to frizzy, dull hair.
How to tame unruly hair?
In order to help you tame your hair, we have collected 5 essential tips to transform your unruly hair into a silky smooth mane.
Tip 1: Chose the right shampoo for unruly hair
Taming unruly, frizzy, dry hair starts with choosing the right shampoo. In order to control unruly hair, a mild shampoo that was specifically developed for your hair needs is necessary.
The luxurious hair bath Kérastase Discipline Bain Fluidealiste is no longer an insider’s tip when battling hard to manage hair. The shampoo has been well known and loved for a while now, due to its highly effective MORPHO-KERATIN™ complex. This complex smoothes the hair fibre and coats the hair in order to provide effective anti frizz protection.
Generally speaking, gentle, moisturising shampoos are always a good choice when dealing with unruly hair. The Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Moisture Kick Shampoo for example provides moisture and helps to improve the hair quality, which leads to silkier, easier to tame hair.
A gentle und more natural alternative is the Maria Nila True Soft shampoo. This gentle moisturising shampoo is free from parabens, sulphates, vegan and has not been tested on animals. It contains precious argan oil, for an extra portion hydration, which your unruly hair will love.
Tip 2: Don’t wash your hair too frequently
Avoiding washing your hair too frequently is a ground rule when dealing with unruly hair. The hair is already dry as it is and every additional wash day just dries it out even further, as it also removes the sebum from the scalp. The cuticle layer of the hair tends also to be rougher after washing, so the hair looks even more straw-like.
Tip 3: Always use conditioner
You should always use a conditioner after shampooing your hair! It, on the one hand, contains nourishing ingredients that make your hair feel silky, smooth and soft and, on the other hand, closes the cuticle layer of the hair. This makes the hair look and feel much silkier and smoother than it would with just shampoo. A top-rated product is Kerasilk Smoothing Conditioner. It contains Bioengineered Biomimetic Silk and shea oil, which effectively combat the signs of unruly hair and achieve silky-smooth and velvety-soft hair with beautiful shine. Depending on the dryness of your hair, switch it up with a hair mask every now and then!
Tip 4: Use styling products that contain oil
Styling products that contain oil are your best friend when dealing with unruly hair - whether you go for waxes or hair oils is up to your personal preference. One product that comes highly recommended, is the Schwarzkopf BC Oil Miracle Finishing Treatment. You apply it directly to damp hair and dry it afterwards like you would usually do. The treatment contains argan oil and easily tames thick, unruly hair - creating a supple, shiny and smooth finish. For an additional anti frizz protection, the oil can also be applied to dry hair.
If you want to style short unruly hair, products that contain oil are also the best choice. Wax or gel wax products are most effective in taming the hair. The styling products from Moroccanoil are highly recommended, as they also contain the moisturising argan oil. The Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream for example is a perfect choice to style unruly, frizzy hair. It provides a lot of moisture, strengthens and tames the hair, while it nourishes dry strands intensively with the help of argan oil.
Tip 5: Blow dry instead of air dry
Generally speaking: you should put the least possible strain on unruly hair. Even though it sounds counter intuitive, you should always give your hair a blow dry after washing it. If you leave it to air dry, the cuticle layer is not closed optimally, which means more moisture can escape from the hair, which in turn makes it more prone to humidity. The result: frizzy, straw-like, hard to manage hair. The easiest solution is to buy a round brush that is suited to your hair length and a powerful hair dryer, such as Remington Supercare Pro 2200 AC Hairdryer AC7200. This dryer produces 2x more ions than conventional hairdryers, which are evenly distributed from the roots to the tips for superior smoothness, shine and frizz-free results.
Finally, there is also always the option to have your hair permanently straightened by a hairdresser. Some products promise up to 6 months of straight, smooth hair.
Do you have additional tips and recommendations? Let us know and send us your experiences in taming unruly hair to mail@bellaffair.com. We will collect your input and will share the best tips with all of you!
