By Chloe Schneider
Frizzy hair is the first thought that pops into our minds when humidity levels hit the crazy highs they have been recently or the weather report predicts rain. After watching the weather, we often find ourselves scouring the house for anything that will cover our hair; be it hats, headscarves or helmets. But it doesn’t have to be that way! New technologies mean we can have smooth locks no matter what the weather and we’re here to show you how to tame your hair for good.
Expert Tips:
We love Gwyneth Paltrow’s hair in this editorial and see it as the perfect example of hair that is bed-head sexy minus the frizz factor so we found out how celebrity hairstylist David Babaii created this tamed tousled look.
- Make sure to take the time to thoroughly rinse your hair, leftover oil, dirt and product only weighs down your hair and creates frizz.
- David suggests warming a small amount of his Hair Polish in your hands then applying it to damp hair. Warming the product boosts its ability to seal the cuticles of the hair while repairing and strengthening each strand.
- Gwyneth has very fine hair so start with Bohemian Beach Spray for an instant volume boost.
- Next, sections of damp hair rolled around a loofah then blasted with heat will help you achieve the pretty, wavy texture Gwyneth has.
- Finally, a light mist of Mise en Plis Light Styling Spray from David’s own WildAid range was applied to the hair to keep strays at bay.
David Babaii for WildAid range is available from various pharmacies and health food stores. For details go to www.db4wildaid.com Mise en Plis Light Styling Spray ($23.50)
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The Tools
The Frizz-Proof Blow Dry
Bio Ionic Powerlight Pro-Dryer
The latest from Bio Ionic’s iTools collection is the Powerlight Pro-Dryer, a super powered hair dryer that leaves hair looking as sleek as the dryer’s matte black finish.
Using revolutionary Nano Beads, this dryer speeds up the drying process to accelerate hydration, cleanse and deodorize your hair, leaving it frizz free and fabulous.
Variable heat settings, a cold lock button and a super-long cord allow you to personalise your blow dry to suit your favourite style.
For your nearest stockist call 1300 760 165 or logon to www.bio-ionic.com.au ($229.00)
Sleek and Smooth Straightener
VS Sassoon Goddess Conditioning Ionic Steam Straightener
VS Sassoon have created an innovative styler that actually conditions your hair at the same time as straightening it. This incredible took has a gentle ionic conditioning steam mist that infuses the hair with ions and healthy moisute whilst you style it.
The steam also helps to relax the cuticles of your hair to ensure fly-aways and frizz aren’t part of your sleek, straight look.
We love this incredible straightener, it can be used on even the most fragile or resistant hair and will leave you with soft, shiny, straight locks every time.
Available from leading department stores and electrical appliance outlets ($199.95)
The Products
Smooth Talking Styling Solution
Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream
Moroccanoil is the original and the best when it comes to genuine Argan Oil products. With a cult following including Katy Perry, Renee Zellweger, Taylor Swift and Marion Cotillard, you can’t really go wrong.
We love this leave-in styling cream that works to eliminate frizz, gently condition and hydrate hair right throughout the day. The soft hold means hair is supported and free from fly-aways without being rock solid. As with all Moroccanoil products, hair is left the subtle shine of health.
Available from selected salons ($44.50)
The Green Therapy
Matrix Biolage Smooththerapie Range
Using all natural botanicals, this complete range of everyday smoothing products includes a shampoo and conditioner, masque, leave-in cream and serum to tackle frizz from every direction.
The Smooththerapie range targets humidity with Camelia Serum to nourish and hydrate unruly hair, leaving you with the controlled, glossy locks of your dreams. What’s more, Biolage’s eco-friendly promise ensures you can control your hair and your ecological footprint at the same time.
Available in salons and selected retailers ($28.00 each)
Tame Your Genes
Wella SP Smoothen Range
While environmental factors play a huge part in the type of hair we have, there is a component of the frizzy hair problem that just comes down to genetics. If you’ve inherited unruly, coarse locks, Wella has the solution.
Using nourishing avocado oil, natural proteins and cashmere, this range including a shampoo, conditioner and mask will help to control and smooth your hairs structure turning coarse hair velvety smooth and protected from frizz.
Available from selected salons. For stockists call 1300 889 886 (Shampoo & Conditioner $32.00, Mask $34)
Gwyneth Paltrow image courtesy of David Babaii for WildAid
