One of my favorite ways to unwind after a long day is to take a warm, relaxing shower. But it turns out that causes more harm than good. Stylist Stephane Andre told Glamour that hot water opens hair cuticles, which causes frizz. You don't have to take uncomfortably cold showers, but dialing down the temperature will significantly help keep your strands smoother.

Getting a deep cleanse every now and then is a great way to keep hair healthy and get rid of built-up residue, but it's a good to switch things up, too. As cosmetic chemist Ni'Kita Wilson told Allure, a common ingredient in shampoo, sodium lauryl sulfate, creates frizzy hair since the ingredient lifts and drys hair's cuticles. This doesn't necessarily mean you need to ditch all your cleansers. You just need to make sure you replace whatever moisture your washing may have removed.

Whether your hair is wavy, natural, or just prone to getting puffy, you likely stay away from anything with bristles on a regular basis. However, stylist Cynthia Alvarez told Forbes that not brushing is a bad habit that creates frizz. She explained that it's all about brushing locks when they're wet, not dry, to keep strands silky smooth.

You may have heard that frequent trims are a necessary part of maintaining your mane. That being said, too many trips to the salon can disrupt your natural growth pattern. If you have curly or natural hair, stylist Atoya of the Curly Hair Studio explained to The Huffington Post that, "natural curls live in little families that need time to grow together." Waiting about three months between trims seems to be ideal for keeping frizz at bay.

If you're anything like me, time management isn't exactly your strong suit. So you've probably kept your eye on the clock, trying to dry your sopping wet locks as quickly as possible. But celebrity stylist Michael Dueñas recommended to Marie Claire that you blot your hair dry to reduce the amount of time you use heat on your strands. If you've made a habit out of quickly rubbing a towel on your head for the sake of speed, your drying methods could be the reason behind your frizz.

Twirling your hair around your fingers seems to be a popular, but dangerous, pastime. "Don’t keep playing with it — you’ll break up the curls and encourage frizz," Alvarez explained in the same interview with Forbes. It can be a tough habit to break, but the less fiddling you do, the better.

This goes back to the whole time management thing. Whether you've started this habit because you're trying to go quickly or you just never knew the negative effects it caused, not giving your locks time to cool can make frizz worse. As celebrity stylist Ken Paves told Glamour, using hairspray while your hair is still warm from drying or straightening is a bad idea. As you've already read, heat opens hair cuticles. So, if your locking your style in with spray before your cuticles have had time to close and chill, strands won't stay sleek for long.

Regardless of your hair type, everyone needs moisture to maintain a polished look. Stylist Tippi Shorter told Allure that using the right conditioner is necessary to fight frizz. Looks like you'll need to get out of the routine of skipping this important step if you want glossy locks.

I'll be the first to admit that I've gone to bed with makeup still on and bobby pins still in place only to wake up looking like a hot mess. As stylist Christine Healey told Marie Claire, sleeping with your hair pulled back creates friction, which leads to tangles and frizz. Unless you're rocking some tight braids, try not to get into the habit of going to bed with your tresses tied up.