Anonymous wrote:If your hair is like the picture, it is 2A or 2B. It is not straight. You'll need to experiment to see what works best. In general, you can try shampooing less frequently, using lightweight conditioners, lightweight moisturizing products, finger combing while wet, wrapping up part of your hair while wet and letting it dry above your head, or braiding it wet and seeing whether it's less frizzy when dry.

If you really, really feel like you need to brush your hair while dry, spray with something like marc Anthony grow long leave in conditioner.

Also, really long 2a/2b hair is going to tangle some. You might want to trim it to the middle of your back and see if that helps .

+1 Your hair isn't straight. You need to use more/better products and learn the techniques to reduce frizz and align the hair patterns.

I've got 3 A/B curly hair that's very fine. The only time I brush my hair is after I've washed it, applied products and am using a curl brush to align the hair. I'd NEVER try to brush it when dry because then I'd look just like Witchiepoo (yes, I'm dating myself). I use a clarifying shampoo once a month followed my a good hair mask. I do wash my hair frequently because I work out a lot and can't stand how my hair looks/feels after sweating so much. No big deal. I just use a gentle shampoo and good condition. I finger comb it in the shower. If my hair has matted (the hair at the base of my neck is closer to 3C), I apply conditioner first, finger comb it and then shampoo. I usually apply a hair cream afterwards or a gel depending on how much control I need. In weather like today, all bets are off. I'd have to shellac my hair to avoid frizz. Into a ponytail the hair goes!

Use a lightweight leave-in conditioner and then add a lightweight frizz- control product,

Lower cost options I have and use that have made a big difference for my frizzy hair:
- Dove Scalp + Hair Therapy Hydrating shampoo and conditioner. I also use the matching scalp serum.
- Kinky Curly Knot Today and Giovanni Frizz Be Gone are both excellent as styling, air dry products. Use a small amount of Knot Today after showering and conditioning; apply & comb through. Apply the Frizz Be Gone to ends and then comb hair again. You might need more or less, start slow and see what you need.
- once a week, use a clarifying shampoo like Aveeno’s apple cider vinegar clarifying shampoo to really get scalp and hair clean. (It smells amazing.)