Victim of frizzy hair? Try these tips!

We’ve all been a victim of frizzy hair at one time or another, haven’t we? But you don’t have to succumb to the fuzz! Frizzy hair can be caused by a number of things, such as;

1. too much humidity in the air which causes the hair cuticle to swell and frizz,
2. lack of moisture in the air which causes hair to dry out and frizz and
3. 3) hair that has not been cut in a while causing split ends to split up the shaft of the hair.

Thanks to technology though, we now can say farewell to the frizz! When you need to look your best this summer and find that your frizzy hair wants to take control, take these remedies to heart, and go from frizz to fab!

Let’s start with one of my favorite products designed to tackle wild and unruly frizzy hair types. Frizz fighting serums really do work wonders to help tame fly-away strands and smooth frizzy hair. My pick? Schwarzkopf Osis Magic Anti-Frizz Gloss Serum, which sells between $14.00 to $17.00 for 1.7oz. (a little goes a long way)  It’s a great product that will fight frizz and give you tons of shine. It works just like it says, like voodoo … it’s Magic! You can also try smoothing shampoos, conditioners and creams to help tame the beast.

Schwarzkopf for Frizzy Hair

Another way to fight frizzy hair is by starting your style with a great blow out. Make sure you are using a nozzle attachment on your hair dryer and direct the air straight down the shaft of your hair while pulling your brush taught. Don’t forget to use the cool shot button for about 10 seconds on strands before releasing hair from the brush, it will most definitely help fight frizz, set the style and create shine, shine, shine!Wearing your hair curly? Then make sure to scrunch a smoothing serum into your hair before air drying or using the diffuser attachment. Or try a curl definer, like TIGI’s Curl’s Rock!  Also, don’t touch or manipulate the hair until it is 100% dry, or you’ll run the risk of contributing to the frizz.

Need a quick fix? Try running a dryer sheet over strands for an anti-static fast frizz fighter. You can also run a dryer sheet over your brush or comb and then brush your hair for a similar effect.

Summertime is notorious for bringing out the frizz in the best of us, so be sure to keep my tips handy during the upcoming hot, dry months so your hair can stay nice and smooth all summer long.

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Susan Boyle . . . To Makeover or Not to Makeover?
“Barb weighs in on the Susan Boyle
makeover drama”
Wow! I don’t know about you, but I can’t pull out of my hat a memory of when such “a star was born,” overnight as Susan Boyle. The woman walks onto the stage, to the laughs of the audience and the rolling of eyes of the judges, and when she opens her mouth to sing, turns the house into tears and standing ovations.  The show, “Britain’s Got Talent” with, Simon Cowell, knows how the human psyche works, we love to cheer on the underdog.  This past weekend she was the topic of conversation from every news and radio station internationally, to our local churches and watering holes.

I’ve been asked if I would do a makeover on Susan Boyle, or if I think she should stay ‘Au natural,’ for all that it has done for her international appeal! Should we change her hair? Change her make-up? Change her wardrobe? Eyebrows? OH . . . what a dilemma!

Well as I said it in last weeks post, I think she is great just as she is. She doesn’t need to change a thing. She’s the real deal and happy in her own skin.  However . . . do I think she will have a makeover soon? Undoubtedly! Do I think she will enjoy it? . . Surely!  The wheels are in motion and it would take a great deal of resistance to stop the inevitable.

If you follow my blog, you know I’ve done literally thousands of virtual hairstyle makeover on women and in classes I teach face to face and online called, Finding the Right Hairstyle for You!.  I know Susan Boyle will get a kick in having a makeover done, but I applaud her self reliance as I’m sure you do.

Susan was a guest on Larry King Live last night and after awkwardly pointing out perceived flaws, he asked the question; “Will you be getting a makeover?”  Stalwartly, Susan replied, “Why should I?” (gotta love her).

Then, before I could get all my thoughts on the subject out,  the first makeover (albeit virtual makeover) already shows up.

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Susan Boyle’s Hair Style, A Big No-No or a Huge Yes?
“Kristle weighs in on the Susan Boyle
hair issue”

If you haven’t heard of Susan Boyle by now you must have been living under a rock for the past week. Susan Boyle has skyrocketed to superstardom virtually overnight via British TV Show, Britain’s Got Talent.

Her extraordinary performance on the show, along with her unconventional appearance grabbed the attention of millions. Along with this attention came offers and suggestions for a makeover. My opinion…no makeover needed.
This woman grabbed the attention of millions with not just her voice, but her unconventional look. If Susan Boyle was just another pretty teen with a great voice she would have just blended in with the majority that tries out for the show. Because of her unique style she has been able to stand apart from the crowd.

As a hairdresser, when I see Susan Boyle, I see virgin hair crying out to be colored and brows that are yearning to be shaped. A little makeup, manicure and updated attire along with those things wouldn’t hurt either. But as a viewer, when I see Susan Boyle, I see someone unique and incomparable; someone who stands apart from all the other Britney wannabe’s and someone who catches my attention for not only her voice, but her quirky look too.

Let Susan Boyle be who she wants to be, it has obviously worked in her favor thus far (she has received over 20 million internet hits since her debut). So although a makeover is long overdue for Susan, now is not the time for her to start.

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