Q&A for How to Tame Poofy Hair

Comb your hair in the shower, after you condition. Then, run a little more water over your hair to keep your hair from inflating after you comb it. Also, use a microfiber towel or old T-shirt to dry your hair. Don't fluff your hair with a cotton towel when you get out of the shower. Cotton creates friction against the hair, which separates the curl or wave patterns. Additionally, apply a curl cream or control cream to your hair before it's dry. Disperse the cream throughout your hair with your fingers or a wide-toothed comb. Then, scrunch the hair to control the curl pattern.

Choose shampoos and conditioners that are hydrating or made specifically for curly hair. Usually if your hair gets poofy, it's because it's curly and lacking in hydration. However, gray hair tends to be dry as well, so hydrating products are still important if that's the cause of your poofiness.

Hair can frizz because it's dry or damaged, because of humidity, or because it's been over-styled. If you have curly hair, be careful to touch it as little as possible while it dries; even scrunching can cause frizz.

For thick dry hair, frizz can be caused by a lack of moisture or a result of too much bulk. If conditioners don't remove frizz try asking your stylist to thin your hair, this may help create a smoother sleeker shape.

Poofy hair usually refers to hair with a lot of volume and a fuzzy appearance. Too much volume can feel dated.

If you are trying to create poof, teasing is the easiest way. Use a comb or boar bristle brush and tease the entire head, starting at the front hairline.

If you want to quickly style your hair, you could put your hair into a ponytail or bun, using a gel to smooth it down. You could also create waves by braiding your hair into 2-4 braids at night before you go to bed and then unbraiding it in the morning. If you want a long-term solution, you could try a keratin straightening treatment, which will give you smoother, more manageable hair for several months.

Yes, as long as you can withstand the cold water. It's better to rinse in cold water, especially if you haven't shampooed your hair that day.

Does she want to tame her hair? If so, tell her these are well-tested methods and she should try them out! If it's just you that wants to change your friend's hair, please stop pushing things on her - it's up to her what she wants to do with her appearance.

Wash your hair with cold water, dry gently but immediately, and just brush/comb your hair very often.

Do you mean Garnier brand? Look for moisturizing products. A moisturizing shampoo meant for dry hair will remove dirt and oil without stripping the hair and scalp. Use a deep conditioning mask at least once or twice a week. Wash every other day at the most. Layer products to style hair: detangling spray, leave in conditioner, styling cream, etc. Dry your hair with a microfiber towel to prevent poof. Only detangle when you have conditioner in your hair.

Wash it less, and when you do wash, make sure it's with cold water. Get layers when you cut your hair, and leave it alone, Also, less heat is better.

Try an alcohol-free gel or mousse to tame your hair. Experiment with different brands to see which ones you like and what works for you. If that fails, speak with a hair stylist.

Put something leave-in on the ends of your hair, such as Argan oil. Also for a quick fix, lotion tames flyaways and frizz for a short amount of time.

Use a straightening iron to twist the hair, or you can braid your hair, then straighten it over the braid.

Use dry shampoo instead. Try not to buy things that have a lot of the same ingredients as moisturizing shampoos.

You can try making a hair mask out of 2 tbs. honey, 2 tbs. olive oil, and 2 1/2 tbs. yogurt. Leave it in for 3-5 minutes, then rinse it out. If you want an even smoother effect, you can coat you hair with a bit of olive, avocado, or veggie oil after using the hair mask. You can also make a hair mask out of just an egg and a couple tbs. of olive oil. Leave it in for 15 minutes.

He probably meant not to use shampoo that has silicone in it. Silicone is, in fact, safe. It weighs your hair down, thereby making it less wavy.