Banishing frizz caused by hair styling product build-up

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One of the key causes of frizzy hair, whether hair is curly, wavy or straight is due to hair styling product build-up.

When a variety of styling products are used (conditioner, anti-defrisant, mousse, gel, wax, spray, etc.,) it's important to keep build-up to a minumum to prevent frizz.

How? Follow the tips listed below to bust build-up of styling products on tresses:

1. Opt for the softest possible styling products available which still provide desired benefits. Avoid products known to cause build-up.  Remember, all products do not work for all people and their hair.  What works for one may not work for others.
2. Less is more. Even when utilizing softer styling products use the least amount possible.
3. When gel is utilized apply to hair which is damp to minimize amount applied.
4. Utilize products which offer multiple benefits at the same time. You'll require fewer products, saving time and money. Consider a product which combines benefits of conditioning, frizz-fighting, styling and hold.
5. Banish styling products with wax, strong gel or heavy paste listed at the top of the ingredient list.
6. Emulsify styling products in palms of hands before appling to tresses.  This achieves better distribution throughout tresses and uses less product.
7. Apply styling products at ends of hair first working up to right beneath the roots. This will prevent scalp from becoming coated with product. The scalp will create oils to lift product away.
8. Always direct styling spray at least 12-14 inches away from the scalp to prevent clogging.
9. Deep cleanse hair once a week with product designed to remove buildup. Never use more than once per week since oil glands may overproduce, which can compound the problem. Consider using a product with chelators or detoxification ingredients.
10. Avoid cleansing hair in hard water which can cause product build-up, dull limp hair and styling products which don't work properly. Hard water washing may also encourage frizz.
11 Always completely rinse all shampoo and conditioners completely out of the hair. Build-up occurs when there is failure to completely rinse products from hair.
12. Be sure to completely rinse the ends of the hair.
13. Finish with a cool to cold water rinse to close cuticles and block frizz.
14. Style with a gel, mousse or cream. Hairsprays should always be the last step.

Remember to keep your hands out of your tresses after using styling or finishing sprays. When possible use products which block humidity. This will minimize need to continuously reapply hairspray.

If you notice a particular styling product initially making hair look beautiful, but creating a dull coating, dump the product and experiment with alternative products.  

When you truly desired to control frizz first address product build-up and you are on track to control unwanted hair fuzz. 

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