Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Curly Frizzies
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ceceUNedited |
Since its raining today in New York, I thought a post about frizziness would be appropriate...
Why does curly hair frizz so much?
Straight hair has a smooth cuticle with the layers lying tightly together. With curly hair, the hair follicle is curved causing the outer layer or cuticle to bend. This bending results in the cuticle being permanently lifted and becoming very fragile. Add the damage caused by chemicals, heat and friction (brushing, rubbing with a towel, touching, sleeping) and your smooth curls become frizzy curls.
What is porosity?
Hair porosity refers to the ability of hair to absorb and retain moisture. Hair with high porosity is like a sponge with many tiny holes that can absorb a lot of water. Low porosity is like a sponge with uneven holes and tears which can’t absorb or retain as much water. Curly hair cuticles are like torn sponges, while damaged curly hair is a torn sponge in really bad shape.
Do oils moisturize damaged, frizzy curls?
Many oils, including heavy cholesterols, do not have the ability to penetrate into the hair shaft. Instead, they lay on top of the cuticle, coating just the outer surface. Oils can add some shine to your hair, but they will also lead to build-up of product on your hair, which can damage your curly locks.
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What does Cece say?
There are many ways to help manage frizzy hair. I have listed three1) Typically I would suggest twisting your hair up during those days so that your twists can absorb that extra moisture in the air and use it to its benefit, rather than its detriment (i.e crazy tangles in loose expanding hair).
2) Along with twisting I would recommend using scarves to style up your hair up and keep it protected while also looking fashionable
3) Sealants: The concept of sealing your hair demands that you moisturize your hair and seal the cuticle off with an Oil or even a product with a silicone in it.
Until Tomorrow....
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