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Ask the Experts: How To Maintain Frizz-Free Natural Hair

Score sleek, straight natural hair with these top tips.
Frizz Control
Solange LEAD
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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Whether you’re newly natural or a long-time fan of being relaxer-free, chances are you’re still nervous about wearing your natural hair straight. This week, Solange, one of our favorite naturalistas, stepped out in shiny, swingable strands.  We were so enthralled by her mane that we called up Alexandria Williams, co-creator of the blog Sporty Afros, to chat about ways to successfully maintain straight natural hair.  Here are her top ten tips on maintaining smooth natural hair through workouts, rainstorms, humidity and beyond.