[How to deal with wavy hair] Summary of causes and correct care methods
Wavy hair is one of the problems that can make styling difficult and can lead to frizz and dryness.
This is especially common among older generations and those who frequently use coloring irons.
Here we've compiled a list of reasons why your hair is frizzy and what you can do to improve it starting today .
1. The main causes of wavy hair
● Aging (changes due to aging)
The moisture and lipids inside the hair decrease, making the hair more likely to lose its shape.
→ Humidity makes it prone to spreading and causing more waviness.
● Disruption of the internal structure due to damage
When the internal balance of hair is disrupted due to coloring or heat damage, hair becomes more prone to bending rather than growing straight.
● Dryness and lack of moisture
Hair that lacks moisture easily absorbs moisture from outside, causing it to expand and become wavy.
● Curly hair (congenital factors)
The hair roots are naturally curved, causing hair to grow in a wavy pattern.
2. Frizz reduction care you can start today
① Switch to a moisturizing shampoo
The key is to balance the moisture in your hair with a shampoo containing amino acids and repair ingredients.
② Choose an “internal repair” type of treatment
The ingredients are effective in filling cavities (damage holes) inside the hair.
Keratin, CMC, and ceramide are especially effective for wavy hair.
3. Always use milk or oil before drying
If you apply moisturizing and repairing effects before drying, frizz will be significantly reduced the next morning.
Milk: Moist and soft Oil: Gives a glossy surface and prevents spreading
④ Use a hair dryer to dry your hair from the roots
The swell is mostly determined by the direction of the roots,
Drying your hair in the order of roots → middle → ends will make it look neat and tidy.
⑤ Use a low temperature and short time when ironing
It is best to gently stretch it at around 140-160℃.
On the contrary, high temperatures can make the waviness worse.
⑥ Humidity control is extremely important
Wavy hair is vulnerable to humidity,
- Finish with a light oil and styling balm before going out to prevent your hair from coming off easily.
3. Points to keep in mind in your daily life
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Change your pillowcase to silk (to reduce friction)
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Brushing before shampooing prevents tangles
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Strengthen internal repair with a hair mask once a week
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Keep out the humidity with a bun on rainy days
4. Key ingredients that are effective against frizz
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Keratin : Helps shape hair
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CMC : Regulates internal lipid balance
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Ceramide : Moisturizing and barrier strengthening
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Argan oil : smooths the surface and adds shine
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GMT (weak acid treatment) : Corrects the shape of waves (salon treatment)
5. Summary: Frizz can be dramatically reduced with internal care, moisturizing, and drying methods
If you leave wavy hair untreated, it will tend to spread out and become difficult to manage.
vice versa,
Simply by making moisturizing care, proper drying techniques, and repair treatments a habit, you can dramatically improve the manageability of your hair every day.