Everything you need to know about frizzy hair

I capelli crespi sono i peggiori nemici delle donne e non solo! Anche gli uomini lottano contro l’effetto gonfio e crespo. Difficili da gestire e problema comune di molti, i capelli crespi rovinano il taglio, opacizzano il colore e danno la sensazione del capello poco curato. Vediamo quindi insieme quali sono le cause dei capelli crespi, i possibili rimedi e i prodotti specifici per capelli crespi.

Frizzy hair are woman’s worst enemies – and not only that! Men, too, struggle with puffy and frizzy hair. Difficult to manage and a common problem for many people, frizzy hair ruins the cut, dulls the colour and gives the feeling of unkempt hair. Let’s take a look at the causes of frizzy hair, possible remedies and specific products for frizzy hair.

Frizzy hair : the causes

Il capello crespo ha una consistenza ruvida e secca. La causa principale è l’umidità: più il capello è poroso più è sensibile all’umidità che danneggia e apre le cuticole che ricoprono il fusto. Con le cuticole sollevate l’umidità penetra nel capello e fa sì che la cuticola si sollevi ulteriormente. I capelli diventano gonfi e difficili da gestire.
Il capello crespo è inoltre dovuto a una serie di concause. Potrebbe trattarsi di un fattore genetico, legato alla conformazione dei follicoli piliferi. Anche trattamenti sbagliati e aggressivi possono indebolire la chioma e danneggiare le cuticole. L’utilizzo scorretto di phon e piastre stressa il capello conferendogli l’indesiderato “effetto paglia”. Infine fattori legati alla salute fisica e psicologica possono essere un’ulteriore causa dei capelli crespi: stress emotivi o carenze alimentari possono indebolire e danneggiare i capelli. Non dimentichiamoci infine la scarsa idratazione.

Frizzy hair has a rough and dry texture. The main cause is humidity: the more porous the hair, the more sensitive it is to humidity, which damages and opens up the cuticles that cover the hair shaft. With raised cuticles, moisture penetrates the hair and causes the cuticle to lift further. The hair becomes puffy and difficult to manage.
Frizzy hair is also due to a number of contributory causes. It could be a genetic factor, linked to the conformation of hair follicles. Bad and aggressive treatments can also weaken the hair and damage the cuticles. Improper use of hairdryers and straighteners can stress the hair and give it the unwanted “straw effect”. Physical and psychological health factors can also be a cause of frizzy hair: emotional stress or dietary deficiencies can weaken and damage hair. And let’s not forget poor hydration.

Frizzy hair: the remedies

To get rid of frizz, you need to act directly on the causes mentioned above, which can cause the unwanted frizz effect that can affect all hair types, especially fine and thin hair and curly hair, including men. It is therefore a good idea to take preventive action to limit frizz: avoid mechanical or chemical treatments that are too aggressive or inappropriate for your hair structure. Use hair dryers and straighteners correctly, avoiding high temperatures. Adopt a healthy diet and correct hydration. Obviously there is little you can do against humidity, but you can choose the right products for frizzy hair which will control the swollen hair and moisturise it thoroughly, removing the “straw effect”.

Treatments and products for frizzy hair

In general, hair that is prone to frizz is the most driest and arid. The aim is therefore to offer hair an intense moisturising and repairing action by choosing products specifically for frizzy hair. Hair that tends to frizz needs emollient products, starting with shampoo. Then always apply a conditioner or a mask for frizzy hair, an essential step which provides nourishment and hydration. It is important to respect the application time and dab your hair gently before drying. Especially for curly hair, opt for a nourishing styling cream which doesn’t weigh hair down but moisturises it in depth and tames it at the same time. For straight hair, there are a number of serums and oils which help to combat frizz and give hair radiance and vitality. Our new Olea line with argan oil is specially designed for frizzy and dull hair and provides hydration, nourishment and regeneration.