Nick Arrojo's Silky Hair Secrets

Former "What Not to Wear" Hair Stylist Reveals Anti-Frizz Tips

Aug 17, 2009

Whether hair is straight, curly, or somewhere in between, frizz always seems spring up on unsuspecting locks all year round. Arrojo's book offers tips to fight the fuzz.

Nick Arrojo is known to most TV viewers as the former hair stylist to the fashion-inept victims on TLC's "What Not to Wear." Arrojo's 2008 book Great Hair offers "secrets to looking and feeling beautiful everyday," through a variety of hair-care tips, including how to banish the deadly killer of all hair styles: frizz.

For Silky, Defined Curls...

Arrojo insists you can coax out your inner ringlet by using a cocktail of two basic products: a moisture-based curl creme and a silicone-based serum (silicone will often appear as a form of siloxane in the ingredients listing). Whether applied separately or together, this combination will add definition to curls while smoothing away frizz and flyaways. Remember, creating curls depends on your individual hair type. If you have a natural wave, you can go curly, but poker-straight hair will yield poker-straight results.

For Sleek, Smoothly Straight Hair...

Transform your hair into a curtain of smooth silk by using Arrojo's basic principles for curly hair with a slight alteration. Instead of the moisture-based curl creme, opt for a smoothing creme or lotion along with the silicone-based serum. Natural hair texture is also important when it comes to going straight. If you're already curly or wavy, you'll need an appliance (flat iron, large-barrel curling iron, or blow dryer) to use along with your products to tame your texture for a straight look.

For Natural-Born Frizz Balls...

If you've struggled with extreme frizz ever since you sprouted your first hairs, Arrojo recommends a good, strong haircut with a defined shape at short to mid-length. The right cut with the right products will help combat your inherited fuzziness.

The Right Products...

Although Arrojo has his own line of salon-rated products that includes a curl creme, smoothing creme, and shine serum, you can find the right tools within your favorite brands. Here are just a few popular options.

Remember, when trying new styling products, especially cremes and serums, it's important to start small. Too much product will leave your hair slick and greasy; you can always add more if you need it. Experiment with different combinations of cremes and serums, cocktailed together or applied separately. It's not even necessary to have both products come from the same brand name. Along with regular conditioning (yes, even those of you with fine hair can use a lightweight conditioner), the right products will bring out the beautiful hair that's been hiding beneath the frizz.

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