Tips From The Experts: Her.ie Chats To John Frieda Senior Stylist About Embracing The Natural Curl And Calming That Frizz

Recently we caught up with John Frieda Senior Stylist, Jake Davis, a Dubliner who has been positioned in the trendy Mayfair salon for the last 14 years. Jake shared with us his tips for frizzy hair and ladies with curls you’ll be pleased to know that “curl is definitely not going away.” For over twenty-five John Frieda has brought us numerous products to help combat and deal with frizz. The multi award-winning Frizz Ease range has added three new products that will enable women to embrace their natural curl. “The effect of the look is equally as important as how the hair feels for the client.” Nourishing Oil Elixir - €9.99 This refined oil nourishes each strand and blocks frizz for visibly healthier hair. Enriched with argan oil for added hydration, this oil works adds weight to repair hair for added styling ease and manageability. Simply apply in mid-lengths to calm frizz and experience healthier looking hair.   Unwind Curls Calming Crème - €6.30 Unwind curls has more than one use, it not only calms and loosens curls for a softer, salon perfect style, it is also designed for women who want to relax their natural curls for a looser wave. The crème unwinds curls adding length to curly hair and is left feeling conditioned, soft and healthy – whilst controlling frizz. Jake suggests working it through the hands and smoothing the product through the hair while giving it a bit of a twist. "This is the perfect product to take away mass fluffy frizz." After trying it out, we couldn't agree more.   Go Curlier Heat-Activated Spray - €6.99 Tipped to be the biggest seller, the Go Curlier Spray creates and tightens curls for a bouncy, salon-smooth style that lasts up to 48-hours and can be used without having any brushes or prep. This heat activated spray helps create long-lasting curls that are defined yet soft to touch and perfectly formulated for those who wish to encourage the natural curl in their hair. Jake advises to coat random sections with the spray. You can allow the hair to dry naturally however the product is heat activated so the high the temperature the better result.   Other tips from the expert on frizzy hair.  Always apply serum to wet hair. 85% of women have longer hair - Jake recommends a trip to the salon for a cut every 8 weeks. "A big fringe is a big deal." When it comes to layering and cuts Jake would advise that layers begin at the jawline and that a blunt line works best in naturally frizzy hair.