For dry hair that’s prone to getting frizzy, look for moisturizing or hydrating products that contain oils, butters and other nourishing ingredients. For oily or fine hair, look for clarifying products that contain ingredients like tea tree oil and chamomile. For hair that breaks and frays easily, look for restorative products that contain proteins like collagen and keratin.
If your hair gets greasy fast, consider doing a water-only wash on the days when you don’t shampoo. Water will cleanse your hair without stripping away the oils. When you first start washing less, your hair will keep overproducing oil for a week or so until things balance out. Just be patient, and soon your hair will stay clean longer.
Gel is generally lighter and easier to work through your hair. Look for one that’s alcohol-free, since alcohol dries out hair. Pomades and creams are great for curly hair, since they’re thicker. They’re also more difficult to wash out, so use sparingly.
If your hair is curly or kinky, use a wide-tooth comb to get rid of any tangles - or forego combing altogether. Using a fine-tooth comb will cause your hair to frizz. You don’t always have to comb your hair forward. Experiment with different looks; try tousling the top instead of parting it, or combing the top straight up to spike it.
When you do blow your hair dry, point the dryer in the direction of hair growth to help your hair lie flat. Or if you want more volume, point it against the direction of hair growth as you dry it.
Deep condition if your hair gets frizzy. Buy a deep conditioning product and use it once a week to keep your hair in good shape. Use a wide-toothed comb instead of a brush. Brushes break long hair; remove the tangles with a wide-tooth comb instead. Consider a hair oil. Using a small amount of oil in your hair while its wet will act as a leave-in conditioner. A little goes a long way.
Some oils are believed to help further stimulate growth. Try massaging with coconut oil, tea tree oil, or almond oil before you shampoo, then wash out the oil.
Protein. Eat meat, eggs, nuts, beans, and other sources of protein to keep your hair healthy. B vitamins. These are found in meat, eggs, and leafy green vegetables. If you’re a vegetarian, you may want to start taking a B vitamin supplement. Omega 3 fatty acids. Salmon, sardines, avocados, and walnuts have loads of this important nutrient.
