Best ways to beat the FRIZZ
UNRULY hair is making my life a misery. What really works on frizzy hair like mine?
Deborah, 43, Lanarkshire. DEBORAH (above) described her naturally curly hair as a ‘frizz nightmare’. Home colouring has left it dry and out of condition.
She is not alone. Taming frizzy hair can be a constant battle. ‘My hair can look amazing if a professional hairstylist blow- dries it,’ says Deborah. ‘If I am doing it, however, it’s a challenge because it’s so hard to control and so quick to go frizzy.
‘I lead a busy life and would love my hair to be more manageable, so how can I tame the frizz and reduce the time it takes to get ready?’ THE EXPERT: We sent Deborah to the Taylor Ferguson salon in Glasgow for the Nanokeratin System Hair Relaxing Treatment. While it’s certainly an investment (prices start at £195), it promises frizz-free hair for up to four months — so no wonder it has been hailed a miracle cure by beauty experts.
First, stylist Taylor gave Deborah a trim, thinning out the volume and cutting in some layers. Then a thick, yellow-white solution was combed along the length of each strand of hair.
It contains molecules of nanomolecular keratin to penetrate deep within each strand, creating long-lasting results. Finally, her hair was blow-dried. THE VERDICT: ‘I love my new look,’ says Deborah. ‘The coarse texture has gone and my hair has never felt so smooth!’ Even after washing and drying her hair at home, she was delighted with her new, sleek style.
The Nanokeratin System Hair Relaxing Treatment costs from £ 250 ( including a cut and blowdry, or from £195 without) at Taylor Ferguson, Bath Street, Glasgow (0141 332 0397; taylorferguson.com).
FRIZZ-BEATERS TO USE AT HOME
TOP of the list has to be John Frieda Frizz- Ease Forever Smooth Anti- Frizz Primer (£9.99, Boots). Humidity resistant, it fights frizz instantly. Plus, with continued use, hair will become smoother.
Dove Pure Care Oil Restorative Treatment For Mature Hair (£ 9.99, Boots) calms frizz by hydrating and nourishing hair, leaving it feeling softer and more manageable without heaviness.
Pureology Colour Fanatic (£16.90, feelunique.com) is a multi-tasking hair repair spray. With 21 benefits, including reducing static, controlling frizz, preventing split ends and conditioning, it’s great for improving the health and condition of hair.
Oribe Split End Seal (£42, Space NK) is formulated for coloured hair that’s frizzy and unmanageable. It promises to repair up to 94 per cent of split ends after just one use, reduce hair breakage by up to 64 per cent and prevent colour fading.