Frizz is the number one frustration for most curly girls, and yet, it’s often caused by a few small mistakes in your routine. The good news? With the right tweaks (and the right products), you can transform that frizz into shiny, defined curls. Here are five common frizz culprits and how to fix them.
1. Drying with a Regular Towel
The mistake: Rubbing your curls with a terry towel causes friction, lifts the cuticle, and creates instant frizz.
The fix: Switch to our Double Sided Curl Towel and gently scrunch the water out. This keeps your curl pattern intact and reduces frizz from the start.
2. Brushing or Combing When Dry
The mistake: Running a brush through dry curls breaks up curl clumps and leaves you with a fluffy halo.
The fix: Detangle only when wet and slippery with conditioner, like our Bye Bye Knots Conditioner. After styling, keep your hands out of your curls until they’re completely dry. No touching, no frizz.
3. Not Washing
The mistake: Not washing your hair when it's needed may cause de-hydration which causes frizz.
The fix: Cleanse gently with a sulfate-free option, focus on scalp and hair lengths.
4. Skipping Hydration
The mistake: Dry curls will “drink” humidity from the air, causing puffiness.
The fix: Always follow up with conditioner and seal in hydration with a leave-in. Once a week, indulge in a deep treatment like the Repairing Hair Mask to restore bounce and shine.
5. No Styling Hold
The mistake: Skipping gel or mousse means curls can’t hold their shape, so they quickly turn frizzy.
The fix: Apply a curl gel such as Popping Curls Styling Gel to lock in definition. Once dry, scrunch out the cast with a drop of Curly Secret Scrunching Oil for soft, touchable, frizz-free curls.
Final Thoughts
Frizz isn’t inevitable: it’s just a sign your curls are craving a little extra care. By hydrating, protecting, and styling with intention, your curls will reward you with shine and definition. And with the right Curly Secret essentials in your routine, smooth, bouncy curls are never out of reach.
