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When our strands feel dry and brittle, and our flyaways have a mind of their own, the best frizzy hair products can save the day—because nothing tames static and strays like a hearty dose of moisture. Luckily, the market is flush with smoothing, softening, and shine-inducing formulas that are spiked with nourishing botanicals, beautiful scents, and strand-loving ingredients (argan oil, cupuaçu butter, rice protein, and more).
Take your pick between rich masks, non-greasy hair oils, and lightweight mists, each with its unique perks, but all with the shared goal of making your hair look awesome. Ready to enter your glossy hair era? Scroll on for editor favorites, expert picks, and the absolute best of the best frizzy hair products.
Our Top Products for Frizzy Hair
- Best Overall: Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray, $30
- Best Hair Mask: Ceremonia Mascarilla de Guava, $36
- Best Styling Cream: Rizos 6-in-1 Styling Cream, $25
- Best for Damaged Hair: Ouai Bond Repair Balm, $50
- Best for Refreshes: Rōz Santa Lucia Styling Oil, $45
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- How does frizz form?
- What is the root cause of frizzy hair?
- What kind of hair products should I use for frizzy hair?
- What are common mistakes in treating frizz?
- Meet the experts
- How we test and review products
- Our staff and testers
Best Overall: Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray
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Dream Coat Supernatural Spray
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Allure senior commerce director Shanna Shipin applying the Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray
Shanna Shipin
Why it’s worth it: Color Wow's Dream Coat Supernatural Spray is beloved for its ability to tame frizz in even the most trying circumstances—think intense workouts, heavy humidity, and complete downpours. It pulls this off through heat-activated polymers, which wrap around each strand to create a protective coating that repels moisture, leaving a sleek, smooth texture that should last you between three and four washes. (Note that since these polymers are heat-activated, you do have to blow-dry your hair to reap the benefits of this product; fortunately, it also offers heat protection.)
The ingredients list also includes chamomile extract, which provides color protection, and glycerin for moisture and additional shine. Allure contributor Jessica Chia raved about this Best of Beauty Award winner's ability to weatherproof her hair. "It's the closest thing I’ve ever found to a raincoat for my hair," she said. Pro tip: If you're ditching the blow-dryer but still need frizz maintenance, spray on Color Wow's Money Mist Leave-In Conditioner, which doesn't need heat to activate.
Shipin before applying the Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray
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Shipin after applying the Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray
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Tester feedback from senior commerce director Shanna Shipin
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“Ah, Dream Coat. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Traveling to a supremely humid environment? Dream Coat. Headed to a dinner and event? Color Wow. Busy week with the kids with zero getting-ready time? Dream Coat. It's always the answer for me. But before we go any further: Rule number one when using the Dream Coat Supernatural Spray is that it's heat-activated. It's not going to do anything if you're not following up with a hot tool. Now that that's out of the way, this is the perfect blow-dry spray for a smooth, bouncy, and shiny blowout. Period, end of story. No product's held a candle to the effect this spray gives. I've had decent alts, but this product packaging also makes a difference: the pump-top is narrow with a circular top that's so easy to push down when your hair is wet, and your hands are sticky with leave-in; the body of the bottle is also nice and narrow so you can easily wrap your hand around it.
Because I use this product (in conjunction with either the Dyson Co-anda brush head or the GHD Duet Blow Dry Brush), people think I get my hair professionally blown out. Nope! The salon-smooth (and bouncy) finish comes from this silver bottle. One tip that really works for me? Getting really good tension with your brush when using this product. The shine is off the charts.” —Shanna Shipin, senior commerce director
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- Key ingredients: Proprietary anti-humidity complex, glycerin, chamomile extract
- Who it's for: people who want weightless, strand-softening moisture
Best Hair Mask: Ceremonia Mascarilla de Guava
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Ceremonia
Mascarilla De Guava for Damage Repair
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Sephora
Revolve
Why it’s worth it: Not only does Ceremonia’s Mascarilla de Babassu smell incredible (roll call: lemon zest, black tea, brown sugar, and jasmine petals), but it also works like a charm to juice up curls and stave off flyaways. A generous layer and five to 10 minutes of treatment time will do the trick to reel in frizz, moisturize, and nourish hair with a blend of Peruvian babassu oil and cupuaçu butter. All in all, it’s a sweet pick for color-treated hair, curls, waves, and pin-straight strands alike.
Allure commerce market editor Sarah Hoffmann before applying Ceremonia’s Mascarilla De Guava for Damage Repair
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Hoffmann after applying Ceremonia’s Mascarilla De Guava for Damage Repair
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Tester feedback from commerce market editor Sarah Hoffmann
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"My hair walks the line between wavy and curly, but always errs on the side of wavy (and frizzy) when it needs a hydration reset. When I wake up and my curls are flat and have completely lost their shape like in the photo above, I know it's time for a little extra oomph in the shower, which is where this mask comes in. I use it in place of my conditioner once a week, and always notice refreshed shine and shape after my curls air dry. I wouldn't say I have super damaged hair—I don't heat-style often and haven't colored it in years—but my hair always looks and feels so much healthier after mask day." —Sarah Hoffmann, commerce market editor
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- Key ingredients: babassu oil, cupuaçu butter
- Who it’s for: everyone, especially those with damaged hair
Best Styling Cream: Rizos 6-in-1 Styling Cream
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Rizos Curls
6-in-1 Styling Cream
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Allure commerce editorial assistant Hailey Roy applying the Rizos 6-in-1 Styling Cream
Why it's worth it: Six in one is a bold claim, but it’s one that this Rizos styling cream successfully fulfills via a laundry list of impressive ingredients, including a whopping thirteen vitamins and amino acids, hyaluronic acid for attracting and retaining moisture, mango butter to strengthen and smooth, and lactic acid for hydration and moisture. Along with frizz control, it targets split ends, provides heat protection, and, for curls and waves, offers light definition and hold. It’s got a creamy consistency that’s pretty rich (a little goes a long way) but won’t weigh down finer hair types, and the mango scent conjures up tropical drinks on the beach. Apply it from roots to ends on your damp hair; to really get rid of the frizz, skip the air-dry and go in with your diffuser instead.
Roy before applying the Rizos 6-in-1 Styling Cream
Roy after applying the Rizos 6-in-1 Styling Cream
Tester feedback from commerce editorial assistant Hailey Roy
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“There are two kinds of curly girls: those who prefer defined ringlets and those who opt for luscious volume—I’m the latter. So when it comes to leave-in conditioners, my curls crave something lightweight enough to let them do their thing. What I love about the Rizos 6-in-1 is that, yes, it graciously allows my hair to billow, but it still keeps frizz in check. And on the rare occasion that I want more definition, applying a little extra product gets the job done with ease. Plus, the scent gives decadent mango—the perfect fragrance for summer.” —Hailey Roy, commerce production assistant
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- Key ingredients: blend of vitamins and amino acids (including vitamins, hyaluronic acid, mango butter, lactic acid
- Who it’s for: people with waves or curls looking for something that will define while smoothing and adding shine
Best for Touch-Ups: Rōz Santa Lucia Styling Oil
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Santa Lucia Styling Oil
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Shipin applying the Rōz Santa Lucia Styling Oil
Shanna Shipin
Why it's worth it: A Best of Beauty Award Winner and perennial editor fave, Rōz’s Santa Lucia Styling Oil is straightforward and streamlined in its mission: deliver shine, protect against heat up to 450 degrees, and target frizz. It does this via a blend of tried-and-true oils, specifically argan, olive (which is filled with fatty acids), and chamomile (for conditioning and softening). It’s designed for use on both damp and dry strands, and is a fabulous way to zhuzh hair up and add a little luster on day two or three. And the elevated scent, which is citrus and woody with major beachy vibes, is a feature, not just a bonus.
Shipin before applying the Rōz Santa Lucia Styling Oil
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Shipin after applying the Rōz Santa Lucia Styling Oil
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Tester feedback from Shipin
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"This is, hands down, my favorite hair oil. It smoothes frizz, smells heavenly, and has consistently calmed my hair—which seemingly expands by two feet in circumference—when the humidity hits. But what I love almost as much as the oil's performance is that the brand's founder, Mara Roszak, grew up in Laurel Canyon (a legendary area in Los Angeles), and Rōz's entire line perfectly captures the magic and mythology of the landscape!" —Shanna Shipin, senior commerce director
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- Key ingredients: argan oil, olive oil, Roman chamomile oil
- Who it’s for: people with medium to thick hair looking for a quick burst of luster and shine
Best for Damaged Hair: Ouai Bond Repair Balm
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Bond Repair Balm
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Ulta Beauty
Sephora
Why it's worth it: As the saying goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”—meaning the best way to tame frizz is by preventing factors that can cause it. Ouai’s Bond Repair Balm uses a blend of vegan silk protein, hyaluronic acid, and peptide from hydrolyzed rice protein to repair the damage that’s already been done and fortify the strands against future damage, breakage, and split ends. (All of which can make your hair look frizzy.) It’s got an expensive-smelling fresh-floral scent, and the almost gel-like formula is suitable for all hair types. Plus, it works in as little as three minutes—meaning you can apply it to your freshly shampooed hair as a replacement for your conditioner, and by the time you finish shaving your legs, you’ll be ready to rinse it out.
Allure senior director of creative programming and development Natalie Campbell applying the Ouai Bond Repair Balm
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Campbell after applying the Ouai Bond Repair Balm
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Tester feedback from senior director of creative programming and development Natalie Campbell
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“This product is now a staple within my wash day routine. My hair tends to skew frizzy and is prone to breakage due to color treatment. I noticed a difference in my hair’s consistency post my first wash and a continuous improvement in hair strength after multiple washes. The product really helps create an overall smoother look for my natural hair, and then lessens my need for other products for styling. I am already on my third bottle!” —Natalie Campbell, senior director of creative programming and development
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- Key ingredients: vegan silk protein, hyaluronic acid, peptide from hydrolyzed rice protein
- Who it's for: anyone looking to nip frizz in the bud (or cuticle)
Best for Fine Hair: Reverie Milk Anti-Frizz Leave-in Treatment
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Milk Anti-Frizz Leave-in Treatment
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Credo Beauty
Allure contributing commerce editor Deanna Pai applying the Reverie Milk Anti-Frizz Leave-in Treatment
Deanna Pai
Why it’s worth it: Frizzy fine hair faces an unfortunate conundrum: Many of the ingredients associated with smoothing strands can also add some heft. Reverie’s Milk Anti-Frizz Leave-in Treatment strikes the seemingly impossible balance: It’s “non-greasy and hydrating, without weighing the hair down,” says New York City-based professional hairstylist Tiffani Patchett, who likes its combination of “shea butter, which is incredibly hydrating, and pracaxi oil, which is a natural silicone [that leaves] the hair feeling smooth and glossy,” she says. (It also contains a protein complex for surface strengthening and French mushroom extract for frizz control and moisture.) Patchett says you can use it on your wet hair to air-dry, as prep for blow-drying, or to refresh dry hair.
Pai before applying the Reverie Milk Anti-Frizz Leave-in Treatment
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Pai after applying the Reverie Milk Anti-Frizz Leave-in Treatment
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Tester feedback from contributing commerce editor Deanna Pai
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“Postpartum shedding has turned what was once a dense mass of fine curls into thinning, stringy hair—think Severus Snape—so I currently can’t handle the rich products that would otherwise control my frizz. That’s where this milk has been perfect: It takes my frizz down to manageable levels, and is so lightweight that my hair still maintains volume and bounce. Plus, a little goes a long way.” —Deanna Pai, contributing commerce editor
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- Key ingredients: shea butter, pracaxi oil, protein complex, French mushroom extract
- Who it’s for: fine-haired folks who don’t want to sacrifice movement for shine
Best for Thick Hair: Davines Love Smoothing Perfector
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Love Smoothing Perfector
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Sephora
Allure contributing commerce writer Christa Joanna Lee applying the Davines Love Smoothing Perfector
Christa Joanna Lee
Why it's worth it: When you have thick or coarse hair, just getting it detangled and ready for styling can feel like a Herculean task. Along with zapping frizz, Davines’ Love Smoothing Perfector is formulated to improve manageability, conditioning hair to help knots melt away easily while generally smoothing everything out. The key ingredient is apple pulp extract, which helps lock in moisture to—you guessed it—cut frizz and boost shine. The formula has a thick consistency, but doesn’t feel heavy or greasy on the hair, and has a light, fruity-floral scent.
Lee before applying the Davines Love Smoothing Perfector
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Lee after applying the Davines Love Smoothing Perfector
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Tester feedback from contributing commerce writer Christa Joanna Lee
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“My hair is super prone to frizz—especially since I usually let it air-dry about 70% before heat styling—but this cream has been a game-changer. It leaves my hair noticeably softer and shinier, with a delicate, pretty scent that’s a nice perk. With the humidity lately being next-level, I love how much more polished and put-together my style looks.” —Christa Joanna Lee, contributing commerce writer
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- Key ingredients: apple pulp extract
- Who it’s for: people with thick and/or coarse hair who want to get rid of frizz and make detangling less of a workout
Best for Curls: Briogeo Yuzu + Plum Oil Full Miracle Styling Foam
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Yuzu + Plum Oil Full Miracle Styling Foam
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Why it’s worth it: For those with waves or looser curls, scrunching with a lightweight mousse can be a great way to show off your natural texture—and with Briogeo’s Yuzu + Plum Oil Full Miracle Styling Foam, you can do just that while giving frizz the boot. It achieves this one-two punch via a blend of yuzu extract (which helps fight environmental aggressors with its antioxidant properties); plum oil, which provides lightweight moisture; and a proprietary vitamin B blend that supports healthier-looking hair. Along with providing a pump-up of volume and soft definition, it offers heat protection for up to 450 degrees, so you can air-dry or diffuse.
Allure senior commerce director Shanna Shipin before applying Briogeo Yuzu + Plum Oil Full Miracle Styling Foam
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Shipin after applying Briogeo Yuzu + Plum Oil Full Miracle Styling Foam
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Tester feedback from Shipin
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"This airy foam gives buildable volume and hold to my curls—without crunch—all day. Plus, it defines my curl pattern, nourishes my strands, and preps me for the inevitable blowout a few days later. It's easily the best multipurpose product in my hair routine." —Shanna Shipin, senior commerce editor
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- Key ingredients: yuzu extract, plum oil, vitamin B
- Who it’s for: people with curls, people who style dry hair
Best for Dry Hair: Kérastase Nectar Thermique Heat Protecting Cream
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Nectar Thermique Heat Protecting Cream
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Why it's worth it: Dryness and frizz are kind of a “buy one, get one free” deal; if you have one, there’s a solid chance you’re experiencing the other. Kérastase’s Nectar Thermique gets rid of the frizz by addressing the dryness, thanks to plant-based proteins—which provide nutrients and help with moisture retention—and niacinamide for elasticity and strand strengthening. Los Angeles-based hairstylist Sophie Rose praises it for its ability to replenish moisture, its lightweight feel, and its sheer versatility. “I can use it on my curly clients and my clients who have straight hair,” she says, noting that it softens hair without weighing it down. You can use it on wet hair to air-dry or before heat-styling (it protects up to 450 degrees).
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- Key ingredients: plant-based proteins, niacinamide
- Who it’s for: dry-haired people who want hair that feels as smooth as it looks
Best for Coily Hair: Charlotte Mensah Manketti Oil Pomade
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Manketti Oil Pomade
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Why it's worth it: Coily hair is more fragile due to the lack of natural oils, meaning top-tier moisturizers are crucial for strength and shine—and Charlotte Mensah’s Manketti Oil Pomade contains the best of the best. Patchett recommends it for its strategic ingredient lineup, which includes vitamin E-rich manketti nut oil as well as shea butter and cocoa seed butter, which work together to lock in hydration. “This is a very thick and luxurious pomade, so start with a little and add more as needed,” she says; she recommends emulsifying it in your hands for a few seconds before applying it from mid-lengths to the ends, then going in to your roots. “This product can be applied to wet hair or on dry hair to smooth and add shine,” she adds.
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- Key ingredients: manketti nut oil, shea butter, coco seed butter
- Who it’s for: people with coily hair looking for strength and shine
Best Oil: Verb Curl Oil
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Curl Oil
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Nordstrom
Ulta Beauty
Why it's worth it: The scalp’s natural oils can’t travel down curls as easily as they do straighter hair types, meaning that curly hair is more prone to dryness, for one, and curls can handle products with a little more proverbial heft to them. Verb’s Curl Oil is positively loaded with oils—specifically sweet almond, argan, and castor, along with a trademarked SunflowerCurl Complex that blends oils and extracts from the eponymous plant. They work together to nourish, detangle, and fight frizz. Even with that oil-rich ingredient list, the formula doesn’t feel heavy or greasy. (And the light, citrus-tinged floral scent is divine.) Add two to three pumps to dry or damp hair, and watch the frizz fade away.
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- Key ingredients: SunflowerCurl Complex (sunflower oils and extracts), sweet almond oil, argan oil, castor oil
- Who it’s for: curly-haired folks looking for instant frizz freedom
Frequently Asked Questions
How does frizz form?
So, what causes our hair to frizz up in the first place, and how do we get it to stop? Frizz happens when the outermost cuticle layer of the hair shaft is out of alignment, creating a jagged look. Multiple factors have an impact on your hair and its texture, but one of the most likely causes is dehydration. Frizzy strands can also form from heat damage, friction, and breakage.
What is the root cause of frizzy hair?
Simply put, frizzy hair is dry or dehydrated hair. When the hair cuticle (that protective outer layer) is lifted, it takes in more of the surrounding moisture and humidity in an effort to balance the moisture levels between the hair and environment. After it takes in that moisture, it swells, appearing to the naked eye as frizz.
And dryness and damage are what lead to that lifted cuticle. Rose and Los Angeles-based hairstylist Chris Russell both cite dehydration; Patchett adds heat and chemical damage to the list. You could also be washing your hair a little too frequently, “especially if you have dry, curly, or textured hair,” says Patchett.
What kind of hair products should I use for frizzy hair?
A frizz-fighting hair routine starts in the shower—namely, with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. You’ll also want to make use of “hair masks, leave-in conditioners, and hair serums; I would suggest using all three if you really want to make sure that you are keeping your hair hydrated,” says Patchett. Ingredients-wise, as New York City-based hairstylist Paul Labrecque previously told Allure, "naturally moisturizing ingredients”—such as shea butter and nut oils—“will smooth the hair shaft but not overly weigh the hair down."
As you move on to styling, Russell recommends using heat protectants and anti-humidity finishing products; indeed, the latter might be the most valuable of all. “If a big cause of frizz is damaged hair, I want to make sure none of my tools are causing more heat damage,” he says. “My clients’ hair depends on me using hot tools intentionally.”
If you’re not heat-styling but still want to target frizz, Atkin says to elevate your post-shower, damp hair regimen with conditioning, moisture-replenishing products. When air-drying, foregoing a wrap altogether is key to minimizing frizz, but if you'd prefer your floors to stay dry, Atkin suggests using a microfiber towel or an old cotton T-shirt to wring out the excess water.
And if the arsenal of products feels a touch overwhelming, there are longer-term options. “If you would like something slightly more permanent, I suggest a smoothing treatment like Lasio [a keratin treatment], which will eliminate frizz, but the hair will still have natural volume and movement,” says Patchett.
What are common mistakes in treating frizz?
- Getting too touchy-feely: If you decide to air-dry, do your absolute best not to touch your hair after applying your styling products. This can loosen shorter hairs and create friction on the cuticle, causing frizz to form, says Patchett. “Your best bet is to let your hair fully dry before moving it around,” she adds.
- Being too conservative with products: “People tend to be very reserved with how much product they use,” says Patchett. “I recommend reading the label’s suggestion, starting there, and adding more product depending on your hair density.” Remember, these serums, leave-ins, and oils are crucial for moisture. And consider dampening your hair a quick fix and only that. “Applying water will only temporarily smooth the frizz,” explains Rose. So, if you aren’t locking in that hydration, it will return.
- Using heat irresponsibly: Since damaged hair can lead to frizz—and heat can lead to damage—always start with a heat protectant and use the lowest possible temperature that will yield the desired results on your hair type. “I want to make sure none of my tools are causing more heat damage,” says Russell. “My priority is moisture first, then protection.”
Meet the experts
- Tiffani Patchett is a hairstylist with Beauty Supply in New York City
- Sophie Rose is a hairstylist and curly-hair expert based in Los Angeles
- Chris Russell is a hairstylist based in Los-Angeles
- Paul Labrecque, a New York City-based hairstylist and colorist and founder of the Paul Labrecque Salon and Skincare Spa
How we test and review products
We always enlist a range of testers for our makeup vertical, but hair-care products and tools are another story. While there are certain products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind. Many are created in order to address a concern (dandruff, breakage, brittleness) or to work most effectively for a specific hair type (4C curls, wavy hair, gray hair). You wouldn’t want to pick up a purple shampoo that’s only been reviewed by someone with, say, auburn hair, or a diffuser that’s never been tested by anyone with curls—right?
For our review of the best frizzy hair products, we enlisted the help of multiple editors, writers, contributors, and hairstylists who all want frizz-minimizing formulations for their own hair-care routines. Testers considered performance across four primary categories: efficacy, texture and experience, fragrance, and packaging. For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.
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After all, can we really say a skin-care product is the "best" for people over 50 if the only testers we've solicited opinions from folks who have yet to hit 30? Can we honestly deem a high-end diffuser worthy of your hard-earned cash if it’s never been tested on curls? We're proud that our staff spans a wide range of ages, skin tones, hair textures, genders, and backgrounds, which means that we are able to fairly assess any beauty product that comes into the beauty closet.