amika: 5 Ways to Fight Frizz

1. Shampoo --the right way...
Use a sulfate-free shampoo that will cleanse your hair without stripping it of it's natural oils. amika Color pHerfection Shampoo will clarify your scalp without leaving your hair stripped + brittle. Shampoo less, shampooing too often can dry out your hair. Instead, opt for a dry shampoo. amika Perk Up Dry shampoo will remove excess oil from your hair, adding texture + lift to refreshen your locks. Pre-Poo, as in before-shampoo, to protect your strands. Apply a conditioner or oil treatment to your hair prior to shampooing. Rinse out or leave-in while you shampoo, to prevent shampoo from completely stripping hair while you wash.

2. Put the towel down...
When possible, air drying is always the healthiest option for your hair. But you can blot with a microfiber towel or T-shirt to reduce friction that can raise the hair cuticle causing frizz.

3. Harness the power of the negative ion...

If you are going to use a blow dryer, make sure it's equipped with a negative ion feature. Negative ions will reduce frizz by closing the hair cuticle. The amika Repair + Smooth Dryer has negative + positive ions. Positive ions dramatically reduce drying time, while negative ions leave hair silky and shiny! Diffuse, to evenly distribute heat in a way that is less damaging to hair and that will reduce drying time. Curly girls, listen up please! Diffusers are the way to go when blowdrying curls; use it to cup your curls so they maintain their shape during the drying process.

4. Moisturize + Seal...

Deep conditioning regularly will restore hair's moisture. Use a deep conditioner like the amika Nourishing Mask at least once a week to strengthen + repair hair. Lock in the moisture from water + conditioning by sealing your strands with an oil/silicone based product. Focusing on your ends, apply a thin coat of a product like the amika Oil Treatment. This will keep hair from drying out, while also protecting it from humidity in the air that can cause frizz. 

5. Hands off, please...

Especially once your hair is dry, the more you fuss with it the more frizz you create!

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amika Straight Up Smoothing Balm

Let us be perfectly straight with you, sometimes when you're going for that ultra sleek straight look, a  blowdryer or styler alone will not suffice. For those days when the dew point is bringing out your hair's inner frizz, we're bringing you the secret to straight hair, the Straight Up Smoothing Balm. 

Just apply heat and this heat activated balm goes to work, creating long lasting straight styles easily on even the most unmanageable hair, and offering unbeatable defense against thermal damage and humidity. The amika Obliphica Straight Up Smoothing Balm, is formulated with the ultra-nourishing Sea Buckthorn Berry and the rare Omega 7, to tame even the most rebellious hair. The lightweight formula is free of sulfates, parabens, and artificial colors.

For a straight look like this, apply the balm to damp hair and blow-dry straight. We suggest using a hair concentrating dryer nozzle and vented (not round) brush. Follow up with a styler to achieve a super sleek look on thicker or curly hair. Give your styling tools the extra boost they need to create luminous, silky, straight styles with ease! The Smoothing Balm and the rest of the Obliphica are available now at shop.loveamika.com.

Pro Tip

ProTip: Adding layers to your hair can instantly slim your face, the added texture creates movement and emphasizes your bone structure.

Get this looks this look using these products from amika:
Blow Up Spray before you blow dry for extra volume.
Perk Up Dry Shampoo for added texture. 
Touchable Hairspray for hold. 

Pro Tip

ProTip: Kinks, curls, and waves thrive best with hair care regimens are hydration focused. Water improves the hair’s elasticity, while reducing breakage and enhancing curl definition! 

Suggested products for our curly-haired followers include:
Hydrating Conditioner for daily use
Nourishing Hair Mask for weekly maintenance 
Curl Defining Cream for styling