You can put it down to the environment: frizz is your hair’s way of reacting to the moisture in the air. It soaks it in, the outer layer raises up, and you get that kind of texture you’re usually at odds with.

But there’s no need to be at war with your hair. We prefer to think of it as a matter of giving it the right kind of support so it’s smooth and easy to handle from one day to the next.

Put the Foundation in Place

Most of the time, frizz is telling you something is out of whack — be it a lack of hydration, some needed strength, or a bit of both. Your shampoo and conditioner are what make or break the rest of your routine.

We like to see formulas that will lay the cuticle flat and hold on to moisture but don’t have a mind of their own. That’s where you’ll see the value in a pro product; they are made to be more exacting. Here at Baby Angel Salon, we put you in front of lines like Redken and Davines because we want to be building your hair up from the ground floor, not just putting a style on top of it when you leave.

Moisture is to be contained, Not Coddled

There’s a myth that if you have a bad hair day, you just pile on the product. The truth is you want to lock in the good moisture and keep the humidity at bay.

A good leave-in or a light cream will put up a wall for you. But you have to be judicious with it. Put it where it counts, say from the mid-shaft down, and you’ll have hair that feels fine, not like you’ve been slathering it with something.

Don’t Fight Your Texture

If you try to make your hair do something it has no intention of doing, you’re in for a world of hurt. Better to go with the flow and put a little polish on it.

Let it air dry, or use a diffuser. If you are going to use heat, make sure you’re protected — it’s as much about keeping things in check as it is about avoiding damage.

Make Sure You’re Using the Right Tools

An anti-frizz serum or oil is only as good as its formulation. They should form a thin shield against the elements without leaving you with a greasy feel.

What works for one person won’t for another, and it comes down to how thick or fine your hair is and the way you like to wear it. A one-on-one suggestion goes a long way.

The Little Things

It’s the unthinking habits that can be the culprit:

- A silk pillowcase to keep the friction down while you sleep

- Keeping your hands to yourself during the day

- Staying on top of your trims

- A little refresh here and there between shampoos

Be Consistent

You shouldn’t have to put in a lot of work to correct your hair every morning. With the right mix of what you put on it and how you treat it, you can make it more of a given that it will be well-behaved.

We like to build in some consistency at Baby Angel Salon. Our aim is for your hair to be an ally, not an adversary, long after you’ve left the chair.