Men's Frizzy Curly Hair: How to Eliminate Frizz

Frizzy hair is a curse, not just for men with curly hair but also for those with wavy and straight hair. Frizzy hair isn't pretty and can be difficult to manage. Not to mention the messy, coarse look it can sometimes have. Those with curly hair face a number of challenges when it comes to hydration, as it tends to be naturally dry.

Some people are much more prone to frizz, which can be due to over-washing, excessive heat, living in a very humid climate, or using the wrong hair products. It's important to determine if the hair is damaged, as this can be a potential cause of frizz. Even in this case, you might consider a haircut and starting a routine with suitable products. Here are some tips on how to eliminate or reduce frizz in men's curly hair.

How to Treat Frizzy Curly Hair?

1. Washing and Moisturizing Your Hair

It's important to avoid washing your hair too often, as frequent washing can strip the natural oils from both the scalp and hair, resulting in dry hair. This advice applies to both men and women with curly hair. Water temperature is also important; warm water helps remove dirt and sebum without drying out the hair, while water that's too hot tends to dry it out.

Quick tip: Using cold water to rinse out your conditioner can help keep frizz at bay.

2. Choosing the Right Products for Curls

1. Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner

Frizzy hair is often caused by a lack of adequate moisture. We recommend looking for products specifically formulated for curly hair, with "hydrating" labels on a shampoo followed by a conditioner or mask.

2. Cowash

If you wash your hair very often, you might consider using a cowash, which is much gentler than a traditional shampoo but effectively cleanses curls. Another highly recommended product is a heat protectant, especially if you blow dry frequently. A heat protectant creates a barrier between your hair and the heat, reducing damage and keeping it hydrated.

3.  Curl Styling Products

For styling, a single product may not be enough to control frizz. Layering products, such as a curly hair mousse, a leave-in conditioner, and a curly hair gel, can help.  , can help seal in moisture and keep curls defined. Make sure to style on damp or wet hair for best results and to avoid frizz. You can use styling techniques like srunching, shingling, or raking to get definition and less frizz in curls.

 

Does Trimming Curly Hair Help With Frizz?

The answer is yes. Hair grows in different stages, and the ends, the oldest part of the hair, tend to weaken over time. Furthermore, factors such as styling, frequent hair washing, heat, and aging can make the ends dry, frizzy, and prone to breakage or split ends. To combat frizz, it's advisable to regularly trim the ends of your hair to make it smoother and healthier.

4. Humidity and Frizz

Frizz is caused by your hair absorbing moisture from the air, causing it to puff up like cotton candy. If you live in a very humid place, try using products that smooth or moisturize your hair, especially those containing glycerin, which absorbs moisture from the air and traps it in your hair.

5. How to Dry Frizzy Curly Hair

The way you choose to dry your curly hair can affect its appearance and texture. Using a blow dryer and applying heat to your hair will definitely make it frizzy and frizzy, even if you've used the right products. To keep frizz at bay and keep your curls intact, we've rounded up the best techniques and tools.

Using a microfiber towel or cotton T-shirt to absorb water is a great way to dry your hair, as they're gentler on curly hair. Also, try the "plopping" technique.

Another method is to use a diffuser with your hair dryer, avoiding touching your hair too much while drying. If you have longer curls, dry them upside down for more volume. We've discussed more about different ways to dry curly hair.

6. The Accessories

When it comes to curly hair accessories and fighting frizz, these accessories are also daily styling and haircare tools that are part of every curly hair routine. For men with curly and frizzy hair, they might be just what you need.

As we've already mentioned regarding products, drying, and washing curly hair, accessories are another way to reduce frizz in curls. These help shape, define, and reduce frizz when used correctly.

Detangling Curly Hair

This is an important step, especially for men with longer curls. It's always best to detangle damp hair, using water or conditioner. Use a wide-toothed comb or detangling brush and work from the ends to the roots, working in sections to avoid tearing the hair. It's important not to brush or comb dry curly hair, as this increases frizz.

1. Microfiber Towel - They are gentler on curly hair.

2. Wide Tooth Comb - Excellent for detangling hair; the small-toothed comb tends to pull out curls.

3. Detangling Brush - There are several like the Janeke brush or the Tangle Teezer Ultimate Detangler.
4. Diffuser - Disperses air evenly when drying curly hair.