Curly and straight hair ALWAYS dominate the conversation, whether it’s beauty brands, bloggers, or social media. But what about wavy hair? Why is it stuck in the middle, often overlooked while the spotlight shines on the extremes? (All middle children. Assemble.) While there are numerous solutions for frizz, dryness, and damage in curly and straight hair, wavy hair often seems to be overlooked.
To understand why frizz occurs in wavy hair, we should know how frizz occurs in the first place. Frizz may seem like a weather-related problem, but in India, it persists throughout the year. When the air is humid, it weakens the bonds that keep your hair smooth, causing frizz and flyaways. Conversely, the dry winter air strips moisture from your hair, leaving it just as frizzy.
Dealing with frizz may seem like handling a double-edged sword, but we've got you, wavies. Try these five hacks specifically for wavy hair and channel your inner main character energy in full swing. P.S. - Keep reading for 4 SUPER recommendations. Read till #1 for a SUPER Fix!
- The Pineapple Method
The best hack for a wavy head is the pineapple method. Before sleeping, tie your hair in a loose but high ponytail (the ponytail should resemble the pineapple leaf) to wake up with frizz-free waves. This method ensures that your waves do not get squished overnight, causing bedhead in the morning!
- Towel Or T-shirt? What Works?
Frizzy hair can be tackled with a simple towel switch! Try using a microfiber towel or a soft cotton t-shirt instead. A microfiber towel helps absorb excess water after washing, while a cotton t-shirt gently absorbs moisture without creating friction, which helps reduce frizz.
- De-tangle, De-frizz
For a quick fix, try a wide-toothed wooden comb. It evenly distributes conditioner and, being a natural insulator, reduces static that causes frizz and damage. Avoid plastic combs, as they increase static and frizz.
- Super Serum Squad
Adding a serum to your wavy hair routine will be the easiest tip you will find. A good serum will provide a protective layer around your hair lengths and strands, helping to retain moisture and leaving you with frizz- and damage-free hair. Another hack for the wavies - Once you’ve applied the Super Serum, braid your hair and go off to sleep to wake up with well-defined, frizz-free curls!
Tying It All Together
Having wavy hair means having the best of both worlds. We get you wavies, and we hope you pass on this information to other wavies, so you can ride those waves and not stress about them! Let’s be the wavy best friend you didn’t have but needed!
