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Beauty Junkie fears that the past two rain-soaked days have only offered a preview of the frizzy hair that is to come this summer. No wonder we’ll be stocking up on Ojon Rare Harvest Tunu Elastik Hair Tamer. It works on all types of hair and is packed with Ojon oil, Tunu (a natural elastic fiber extract), and Swa (a nut oil filled with amino acids) – all remedies from the Tawaka tribe who live in the tropical rainforest. Bring on the humidity! We’re ready.

THE DETAILS: $25, www.beauty.com

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Labels: Beauty Junkie, cool new product, frizzy hair, hair-care, Ojon

Hair-care products designed to help you straighten, smooth, and prevent frizz are everywhere, but the fact is you don't need a straight-hair, curly hair, or frizz-free hair routine to get great results. Actually, you don't need to focus solely on anti-frizz shampoos and conditioners, because they rarely differ from other shampoos and conditioners designed for other hair types, such as dry or color-treated (and when they do differ you are not going to see a difference in the results you get). It's more of a marketing angle than anything else. In the long run, the most important aspect of your hair care routine is the styling tools you use.

There are no products that can make hair smooth or put curls in place neatly all by themselves. You certainly have never seen a hair stylist put some shampoo, conditioner, and styling products in someone's hair and then send them on their way.

None of this means that there aren't some good shampoos and conditioners available to help make dry, frizzy hair smoother. Dove, Pantene, L'Oreal, and Garnier Fructis have brilliant (I mean really, really excellent) inexpensive options, as does John Frieda (which is a bit pricier but still is more reasonable than salon products). You may need to experiment to find which products work best for you--and they needn't be from the same brand.

A silicone hair serum is a concentrated product that is almost always non-aqueous and composed primarily of a silicone, such as cyclomethicone, dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane or phenyl trimethicone. These silicones are crucial for making hair look and feel healthy. In fact, they are so important that almost 85% of all hair care products contain them.

For fine or thin hair silicone serums are best used sparingly and for thick, coarse hair you can be a bit more generous. You can apply these on damp hair before heat styling and/or after styling to add more shine and reinforce a smooth, sleek style. If you are using a flat iron always keep in mind that hair must be completely dry (bone dry) before you use it. You can also use a straightening balm, gel, or lotion after the silicone serum to help hold hair in place. Combining them makes for smoother results and ensures greater heat protection than using either alone. Most women with curly, frizzy hair will find both products are needed to create and maintain a stick-straight hairstyle. You may also want to try applying the straightening balm, gel, or lotion first, and follow with a couple drops of silicone serum prior to heat styling. Experiment to see which order of application works best for you.

Just to reinforce the basics, be careful to use the silicone serum sparingly and not apply directly to roots, as this can make hair limp and create a greasy appearance. You may want to dispense a couple pumps of silicone serum in the palm of your hand, then mix with your straightening balm or lotion. The blend can be distributed through hair, beginning in the middle of hair's length, then working down toward the hair tips, then back up toward the roots (but stopping short of them for the reason mentioned earlier). After styling is finished, you can tame minor flyaway strands or frizzies with a dab more of either your straightening balm, lotion, or a teeny bit more of the silicone serum.

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Labels: frizzy hair, hair-care, Paula Begoun, straight hair, tips

As haistyles get smoother and bangs become the mode, the demand for flatirons has risen with celerity. In response, Warren-Tricomi has downsized with a minified version of the classic straightening iron. The six-inch wonder has ceramic tourmaline-coated plates and tucks neatly into handbags or desk drawers. Not merely for traveling or workplace preening, the diminutive appliance also offers greater control so that amateur stylists can easily tame frizzy bangs, tight side tendrils and hard-to-manipulate short cuts. It costs $90 at the Warren-Tricomi flagship salon in New York, (212) 262-8899

Labels: flatiron, frizzy hair, haircare, innovative, straightening iron, Warren-Tricomi

There's nothing better for our ego than a cool winter day with 0% humidity. Profound Beauty's Arctic Chill ($22) has our hair convinced it's mid-December year round. The magical mousse-like substance instantly eliminates any trace of frizz. For more information: 800-762-9350

Labels: frizzy hair, haircare

Marcus Francis, a stylist from LA who is often in New York also, suggests that if you want to wear your hair curly, wavy, and even frizzy there are many products that you can use to tame your mane. Look at Oprah...fabulous in curls.

-L'anza strait line smoother and Jonathan IB shield humidity lock out shine spray.

Marcus Francis Chris Chase Salon182 9th Ave @ 21st 212.206.7991

Labels: frizzy hair, haircare, products

“I don’t even think about blow-drying my hair straight in the summer unless I know that it’s definitely not going to be humid - because I know if I do, 10 minutes after I leave my house it will start curling at the ends and frizzing up,” complains Christina. “I need a cut that’s low-maintenance and versatile and would make my unruly hair look sexy and fun, like I just rolled out of bed.”
Other expert tips for wavy hair
* Get glazed: Even if you don’t have colored hair, a glaze will help seal out frizz and seal in moisture.
“A clear glaze will seal the cuticle and add great shine to your hair,” says Melville. “In the summertime it’s great for keeping out frizz. And there’s no ammonia or peroxide.”

Labels: frizzy hair, glaze