Moptop :: Unruly Haircare :: Tips for fighting frizz!

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The scoop on color treated and chemically treated hair

WHAT DO YOU DO TO REDUCE FRIZZ?

Day 1:

Make sure you have stripped off old silicone & wax product build-up; use 2 tbps. of baking soda, mix with your conditioner-- to a paste consistency, scrub from root to end and rinse. [This is a first-time or occasional thing] Note: you should only be using shampoo once every 7-10 days.

"Wash" your hair with a lathering shampoo, a zero lather shampoo or a conditioner. Use your fingers to create friction and exfoliate your scalp, rinse.

Condition your hair; use a wide toothed comb or your fingers to comb conditioner through your hair from root to ends. Depending on the length put it in a clip and finish your shower without rinsing the conditioner out until the end.

Wrap your hair in an old t-shirt to dry ... you want to keep as much water in your hair as possible without dripping every where.

Use the detangler & refresher spray, then use your hands to blend in the product.

Depending on the length, texture and type of wave/curl you have, start with a dime-size portion of gel for shorter hair and/or increase to a quarter-size for longer hair. Apply like you would put lotion on your body. The goal is to apply a thin layer of product from root to end.

Use your fingers as a comb or if that doesn’t work use a wide tooth comb [fingers are best, because they do not disturb the natural curl pattern as much].

Scrunch, let hair air dry or diffuse a little, then apply “a little” or “a dab” of pomade now if you see an area that you did not get enough gel on or you want to “seal” the ends or if you feel it is especially humid or windy today. Rub a dab between your hands and apply to specific areas.

Use clips to “set” your hair or “give it lift” in any areas that tend to stay smashed to your head because of the weight of your hair. I prefer the double pronged clips without the cross bar or the “duck bill clips”. You can find them at any beauty supply.

Finally, air dry or defuse to an acceptable dryness, and remember…DON’T TOUCH it any more if you can help it.

Be Patient!…it will take experimenting to figure out the right amount of gel! If you get too much gel applied…it may feel a little crunchy…scrunch it with your hands a couple of times and this will get rid of the crunch. If your hair is dark brown or black and you apply too much gel, when it dries it may appear white or flaky…any gel you use too much of will appear this way. Use a spray bottle of water or the detangler & refresher spray to dilute the excess gel.

Day 2:

1. Depending on the amount of time you have to get ready, the texture and length of your hair you have a couple of options. Most likely your hair will look the best if you shower and follow the above directions from #3 down…condition everyday! Use your fingers to create friction just "as if you were using shampoo".

If you don’t have time for that whole routine, use a spray bottle of water and/or the detangler& refresher spray. Wet your hair …saturate it! Start at #6 and go down the list. You will not have to use as much gel this time because the water or refresher spray will re-activate the gel from the day before.

WHAT DO YOU USE FOR TAMING FRIZZ?

MopTop Gentle Clarifying Shampoo
*No sulfates & No silicone- Use once every 7-10 days..