Okay, first of all, never use those frizz controllers. They actually get worse because of the extra “grease” they add, which tends to aggravate the hair’s natural oils, hence frizz. If I were you, I would use Extra Conditioner. Just regular too. Not the setting. Use the mouse whenever possible and try to straighten up as close to the head as possible. Take a few drops of water in your hand and smooth the hair below the hairline, this will tone down the frizz a bit. The answer to your “frizz” will depend on what makes your hair curl. First of all, some of the things that will make hair frizzy are excessive blow-drying, the use of “lather” products, chemical and/or chlorine damage, and the need to change your shampoo/conditioner. If the hair is naturally curly, it is usually curly. The answer to this is to get a product like “ointment” (try Wal-Mart). Pomades have a low level of fixation and a little oiliness. After washing your hair, put some pomade on your hand and add some water to spread it more easily, then run it lightly through your hair without touching your scalp so as not to look “oily” . Let it dry then comb it if you want, or leave it if your curls are nice. If that feels too heavy, get a lighter one or a gel, but not a mousse. It can also work on straight hair. If your hair is permed, bleached, or colored, it may appear frizzy due to chemical damage. You probably need a deep conditioning treatment (but don’t use an oil-based treatment) with some heat. You can try a gel or an ointment. Use with caution as chemical damage causes hair to “catch” products. You can have very thick hair (which is different from thick). Thick hair is generally dry and can be frizzy. I would recommend using a hot curling iron. If you like straight hair, use a jumbo or straightener. Hair is like clothes. When ironed, it becomes smooth and shiny. Try these tips I have naturally curly hair which I like to wear straight, but I live in a humid environment which can make it difficult. It may look frizzy after a few seconds outside. Besides the obvious solution of buying products for this purpose, here are some tricks I learned. Always rinse with the coldest water possible after using shampoo and conditioner for straight hair. Cold water “blocks” the hair cuticle and makes hair smoother, less frizzy. Use a “hair mask” home remedy weekly. My hairdresser told me about it and I’ve been hooked ever since. Mix one egg with one part mayonnaise and one part olive oil. Make a paste and apply it on your hair. Wrap your hair in a towel and let sit for at least 30 minutes. Rinse and wash and condition as usual. Hair will be smooth and shiny. Dry methodically. It may take practice and time, but it’s worth it. Use a large round brush that will allow you to smooth your hair as it dries. Always blow in a downward motion. Running the dryer up and down your hair causes frizz and cuticle cracks. Divide hair into sections with bobby pins and blow dry one section at a time. MB, Memphis, TN Forever Frizz Cure After washing your hair, add a small amount of natural vegetable glycerin to your mousse or gel. I add about a penny-sized amount of glycerin to about a quarter gel in my hand. I wet my other hand with just a little water. Rub your hands together to mix the water, glycerin and gel. Go through your hair and style as usual. If you prefer to add your styling products to dry hair, simply mix the glycerin with a small amount of water to lighten it. Then pass it through the dry locks. It cures my frizz every time. Candy Correct the pH of your hair My hair has become frizzy from medication. He used to be bright and upright. I spent around $50 trying different products until I found a natural and cheap solution. I keep a large plastic cup in the shower and fill it with about 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar and 1/2 cup water. After rinsing the conditioner out of my hair, I use it as a final rinse. Make sure you close your eyes tightly. Vinegar stings! Vinegar corrects the pH of your hair and miraculously smoothes the cuticle. If I need more conditioning, I use this old-school Alberto VO5 in a tube. It costs around $2.75 but lasts pretty much forever. I rub it in my palms and run my hands through my hair. Your hair won’t be greasy either. Maria in Tulsa Cheap Curly Hair Products I have tried many expensive hair products, trying to get rid of the frizz in my naturally frizzy hair. After much trial and error, I found that cheaper products worked better. If your hair is dry and frizzy, some of the things that worked for me might work for you! The Tropical Coconut Smooth Conditioner (88 cents) is excellent, as is an All Ways Natural Castor Oil Conditioning Little Dress ($2.49), for smoothing out frizz. These worked better than any expensive products I’ve tried! My hairdresser even commented on the change on my next haircut. These products, along with a few tips from Lorraine Massey’s “Curly Girl” book, have helped my hair a lot. If you bathe every day, stop. I wash it once or twice a week. I simply rub my scalp to remove any dirt or oil on non-shampoo days, then use conditioner. Depending on how dry your hair is, you can leave in some conditioner instead of rinsing it out completely in the shower. (I only do this on particularly dry days, as it’s usually too heavy for my fine hair.) Avoid products with high amounts of drying ingredients like sodium lauryl sulfate and alcohol. Finally, when you are done putting on gel etc. on wet hair, do not touch the hair while it dries. Leave him alone as much as possible. Let it dry naturally if you have time, and it will reduce frizz. Melissa Turn frizz into curls and be happy After many years of trying everything to tame my frizz, the best and most economical products are Suave Coconut Shampoo and Conditioner. The trick is not to wash out all the conditioner. Leave a little in the hair when rinsing. You’ll smell great and your frizz will be curled and you’ll be happy! Eileen Keep frizz at bay Curly hair won’t just make you look frayed, it’ll also make you look frayed. There are a few tips to follow regularly, as well as an inexpensive way to keep frizz at bay. Do not use a hairbrush. Using a hairbrush on thick hair and hair prone to “frizz” will cause split ends. Instead, use a stick when hair is wet and comb through with your fingers when hair is dry. In the morning when you wake up, if you have “bed hair”, spray your hair with water and comb it into place. Do not rub your hair with a towel when it is wet. Instead, leave your hair in a towel for 10 minutes, then remove the towel. Air-dry your hair instead of using a hair dryer or hair dryer (the kind with caps attached to a hose). It will also reduce split ends. Using a curling iron or hot roller is fine, but it can also damage your hair if done incorrectly. I have very thick hair that I inherited from my two grandmothers. It’s naturally wavy and two inches above my shoulders. Since I can get the “frizz” myself, I choose to use deep conditioning on the weekends, and throughout the week I use more conditioning shampoo. After each hair cleaning, I use a hair stick. Then I “wipe” the hair gel on top of my wet hair and I gently rub it into the back of my hair near the ends. I then let it air dry, then comb it with my fingers for softer waves and/or curls. Wal-Mart sells hair gel called LA Looks in a big pump for about $2, which lasts me two months. I chose to get a level 9 hair gel for super hold because my hair is so thick. You might need a lower level if your hair is not that thick. The shampoo and conditioner I use is the mild “soothing” type, and I also buy it at Wal-Mart for about $1.50 or less. I used to deeply condition my hair using “real” mayonnaise. I would take the mayonnaise out of my hair, put a hot towel over it, and wrap plastic wrap around it (olive oil would work too). I would leave it on for 15-20 minutes. The hot towel wrapped in plastic wrap helps the oils penetrate the hair. But I decided I didn’t like the smell, so I switched to Pantene’s Deep Conditioner. One bottle lasts me two months, as I only deeply condition on the weekends. I have to leave it in my hair for five minutes (instead of three as it says on the bottle) before rinsing it out. Gail This simple solution works I take care of my own and my daughter’s frizzy hair with nothing more than a spray bottle filled with a mixture of water and conditioner. I spray and comb. The conditioner helps me avoid tangles and avoid frizz! Balancing water with conditioner is a personal choice. Laura uses shea butter This topic was just discussed in my soap making group. They suggested using shea butter. It can be purchased at a soap store, but you can find someone who will share some. It only takes a short time. Rub it between your fingers and through your hair. Your hair will not be greasy; it will just be smooth and shiny. Good luck.! 😀