The 23 Best Anti-Frizz Products for Smooth, Silky Hair

Best Overall

Fekkai Brilliant Gloss Multi-Tasker Perfecting Crème

$26 at Amazon $25 at Ulta $24 at Macy's

Key Ingredients: Olive oil | Hair Type: Dry, color-treated | Size: 4 oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Cream

This formula uses plant-based ingredients including French cold-pressed organic olive oil to lock in moisture and lock out frizz. The antioxidants in the blend protect hair from other external stressors, like pollution and UV rays. The vegan formula is free of sulfates, silicones, parabens, and phthalates, which can all contribute to frizzy hair, according to Mouzakis. Reviewers note the fresh floral scent is light and appealing, but some say they wished it added more shine.

Best Budget

John Frieda Frizz Ease Extra Strength Serum

$21 at Amazon $12 at Target $11 at Walmart

Key Ingredients: Silk proteins | Hair Type: Thick, curly | Size: 1.7 oz | Cruelty-Free: No | Formula: Serum

Think of this as a souped-up version of the original Frizz Ease serum, a classic that launched in the U.S. back in 1990 (and was one of the first frizz-fighting products available). Now back with even more smoothing prowess, this is especially ideal for the most unruly, frizziest hair out there. The formula, fortified with silk proteins and seaweed extract, works to both repel humidity and help seal split ends. It's got so many glowing reviews, but some say the smoothing effect dissipates throughout the day.

Best for Curly Hair

Naturally Drenched Rebalance

$38 at Amazon View on Naturallydrenched.com $18 at Jcpenney.com

Key Ingredients: Papaya, calendula, almond oil, bamboo extract | Hair Type: Curly | Size: 13.5 oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Pre-conditioner

This formula is packed with hydrating ingredients that balance the scalp's pH, such as almond oil, bamboo extract, calendula, and papaya. Wheat proteins help to strengthen hair and protect against dryness and breakage. It works as a pre-conditioning treatment and is especially good at restoring curl patterns with nutrients that add spring while reducing frizz, however, you may need to use another conditioner afterward, especially to detangle hair. Associate editorial director Jill Di Donato calls this a favorite. "I love how this product defines both my face-framing curls and waves in the back. From roots to end, my hair is noticeably smoother and shinier," she explains.

Best for Curly Hair, Runner-Up

Bounce Curl Leave-In Conditioner

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Key Ingredients: Jojoba and olive oils | Hair Type: Wavy, curly | Size: 6 oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Leave-in conditioner

This oil-based leave-in conditioner imparts tons of hydration, tamps down frizz, and acts as a primer for styling products you may want to layer on top (talk about a multitasker). And, it does all this without weighing down or messing with the shape of your curly spirals. We just wish you got a bit more product for the price.

Best for Coils

Adwoa Beauty Baomint Moisturizing Curl Defining Cream

$34 at Amazon $14 at Sephora View on Adwoabeauty.com

Key Ingredients: Pomegranate seed oil, grapeseed oil, fractionated coconut oil | Hair Type: Coils | Size: 7.2 oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Gel

A botanical blend of 12 oils including fractionated coconut oil (separated into two different types of fats) gives this oil-based gel a luxe and hydrating feel. It's suited for all textures, but especially coils. The formula increases shine, adds softness, and smooths out frizz well while also addressing dry scalp (bonus points). We love the gel consistency, but we wish it came in a squeeze or pump bottle since the screw top can get messy.

Best for Fine Hair

Virtue Un-Frizz Cream

$44 at Amazon $44 at Sephora $44 at Ulta

Key Ingredients: Pink Pomelo, phospholipids, gotu kola | Hair Type: All |  Size: 4 oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Leave-in cream

"For frizz control for fine hair, I love Virtue's The Polish Un-Frizz Cream," says hairstylist Sky Kim of Serge Normant at John Frieda. "It's a clean product and a little goes a long way, so you get a good bang for your buck. Plus, it's moisturizing and holds that frizz together."

The leave-in treatment boasts exotic ingredients like Gotu kola and pink pomelo, that fight flyaways by nourishing each strand with vitamins, minerals, and phospholipids (aka fatty acids). What's more, it protects against humidity to keep your hair smooth all day, no matter what the forecast holds. The rich cream texture is especially good for wavy and coily hair types, and since it can be used on wet and dry hair, it’s great as both a smoothing cream and heat-protectant pre-styling.

Best for Thick Hair

Moroccanoil Treatment Original

$48 at Amazon $18 at Sephora $18 at Nordstrom

Key Ingredients: Argan oil | Hair Type: Thick | Size: 0.9, 1.7, 3.4 oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Oil

This oil is a cult classic for good reason—it works. The argan oil and linseed extract in the formula hydrate the hair, effectively helping to knock out frizz and keep flyaways smooth. Because it is a bit of a heavier oil, it can be too much for those with fine hair, but it's perfect for medium to thick types (looking at you 2b to 4c folks!).

Best Against Humidity

Color Wow Dream Coat Anti-Frizz Treatment

$28 at Amazon $12 at Sephora $12 at Ulta

Key Ingredients: Polysilicone-29 | Hair Type: All | Size: 1.7, 6.7 oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Spray

Sure, frizz can happen year-round, but those hot, humid summer days can be a real style-killer. Enter this hair-saving spray, arguably the easiest way to keep your hair ultrasmooth and sleek, no matter the weather. A proprietary anti-humidity complex acts almost like a mini keratin treatment of sorts, coating the hair to lock out humidity. Amazingly, the effects last for up to three to four shampoos, a major win in our book. FYI, you do have to blow-dry your hair after using it, however, since the formula is heat-activated.

Best Heat Protectant

Briogeo Farewell Frizz Blow Dry & Heat Protectant Crème

$21 at Amazon $26 at Sephora $26 at Ulta

Key Ingredients: Rosehip oil | Hair Type: All | Size: 4 oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Cream

Blow-drying your hair is always a good move to give it a leg up against frizz; it helps seal the cuticle, making it harder for moisture to penetrate. Before you do so though, work one to two quarter-sized dollops of this heat protectant from root to tip. The lightweight formula seals in moisture, enhances shine, and offers oh-so-important heat protection, a must when you’re using hot tools. It may weigh down finer hair though, so if that's you, try using half of what the instructions suggest.

Best Spray

Amika The Shield Anti-Humidity Spray

View on Amazon $30 at Sephora View on Loveamika.com

Key Ingredients: Sea buckthorn, polymers | Hair Type: All |  Size: 5.3 oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Styling spray

If your bad hair days are a response to balmy weather, The Shield has you covered. This anti-humidity spray deposits microscopic spheres onto the hair cuticle to smooth flyaways while forming an invisible barrier that protects against frizz for up to 24 hours. But protection against the elements doesn’t stop there. UV filters help to keep color—born or boxed—from dulling in the sun, and they also effectively protect hair during heat styling. It’s a must-try for anyone who cranks their flatiron above 400 degrees, helping to counteract the sizzle with a conditioning boost of nourishment.

Best for Air-Drying

Odele Air Dry Styler

$12 at Ulta $12 at Target $12 at Odelebeauty.com

Key Ingredients: Amaranthus caudatus seed extract | Hair Type: All | Size: 6 oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Cream

Generally speaking, air-drying isn’t a great idea if you want super smooth, frizz-free hair. That said, we get that blow-drying every single time you wash your hair isn’t always a realistic (or enjoyable) option. Enter the beauty of this styling cream. A tiny dollop stops frizz in its tracks, all while adding softness and separation to your hair, enhancing your natural texture in the best way possible. We’d also be remiss not to mention the incredibly chic packaging, squeaky-clean formula, and affordable price, too. It can leave some flakes behind as it dries though. News director Madeline Hirsch leans on this product every time she does her hair. "The Odele Air Dry Styler delivers on the name’s promise. Work this into your hair when wet, and it’ll dry into a sleek, undone look with little frizz but plenty of body."

Best Cream

R+Co Perfect Air Dry Crème

$36 at Amazon $32 at Dermstore $27 at Walmart

Key Ingredients: Apricot and watermelon extracts | Hair Type: Dry | Size: 5 oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Cream

Another great choice for those who want to ditch the dryer, this newbie leaves your hair extra smooth, soft, and shiny—attributes that are typically very hard to achieve sans heat styling. Credit a unique cold styling polymer that helps do all of the above as well as tame frizz. All you have to do is work a small dollop through towel-dried hair and prepare to be amazed by the effects. We love the smell and results, but some noted that it can feel a bit heavy on fine hair.

Best Shampoo

Leonor Greyl Shampooing Crème Moelle De Bambou

$53 at Nordstrom $53 at Bloomingdales View on Aidabicaj.com

Key Ingredients: Bamboo marrow extracts and silk proteins | Hair Type: Dry | Sulfate-Free: Yes | Scent: Floral | Size: 7 oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Shampoo

Mouzakis advises starting your frizz-fighting routine in the shower; you can layer on smoothing products after the fact, but creating the right foundation with the shampoo you choose can go a long way. This is one of the best shampoos for the job. The formula features silk and wheat proteins to help fortify hair. The ultra-creamy, hydrating 'poo leaves hair softer, smoother, and stronger after every wash. It feels like you just left the salon. We do wish it lathered a bit more though since it feels like you need to use a lot to cleanse the hair thoroughly. Director of social partnerships, Lindsey Metrus, is a huge fan. "Never has my hair felt as silky smooth as when I first tried this smoothing shampoo from Leonor Greyl. It's immensely softening and keeps dried, frayed cuticles at bay. It's basically like a salon keratin treatment in a bottle."

Best Shampoo, Runner-Up

Suave Professionals Smooth Performer Shampoo

$8 at Walmart $6 at Riteaid.com

Key Ingredients: Amino acids | Hair Type: Dry | Sulfate-Free: Yes | Scent: Floral | Size: 16.5 oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Shampoo

Here’s another great smoothing shampoo to try, and a very affordable one at that. Color-safe, it strengthens the hair from the inside out. Plus, unlike other smoothing shampoos we’ve tried, this one still leaves our hair with plenty of volume, body, and bounce. It just doesn't add as much moisture back into our hair as we'd expect for a smoothing shampoo.

Best Hair Mask

Redken Frizz Dismiss Hair Mask Intense Smoothing Treatment

$32 at Amazon $32 at Ulta $26 at Walmart

Active Ingredients: Babassu oil | Hair Type: All | Free of: Sulfates, parabens | Size: 8.5 oz | Cruelty-Free: No | Formula: Mask

If you prefer to just wash and go without adding extra steps to your routine, reach for this smoothing hair mask. Loaded with fatty acid-rich babassu oil, it improves smoothness and manageability and packs a hefty dose of hydration. Try using it in place of your regular conditioner two to three times a week (or whenever your hair needs a little frizz-fighting boost). You just need to leave it on for three to five minutes (which you can do while you shave or wash your body in the shower).

Best Finishing Spray

Oribe Impermeable Anti-Humidity Hairspray

$44 at Amazon $24 at Sephora $40 at Walmart

Key Ingredients: Watermelon, lychee, and edelweiss extracts | Hair Type: All | Size: 5.5 oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Spray

“Skip the hairspray and use this as the final step in your styling routine instead,” suggests Mouzakis. It keeps humidity (and frizz) at bay for up to 24 hours while also locking in your style. It even adds a bit of body and volume and works equally well whether you’re wearing your hair up or down. Since it's hairspray-adjacent though it can be a bit drying.

Best Leave-In Treatment

Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother

$30 at Amazon $30 at Sephora $30 at Ulta

Key Ingredients: Bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate | Hair Type: All | Size: 3.3 oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Cream

Those prone to frequent color treatments will benefit from this leave-in product. The Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother multitasks as a reparative and styling treatment to reduce frizz and flyaways while protecting your hair from everyday damage (think heat and split ends), color services, and more. Your hair will feel and look instantly sleeker after just one use.

Best for Dry Hair

Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream

$36 at Amazon $16 at Sephora $16 at Nordstrom

Key Ingredients: Argan oil and behentrimonium chloride | Hair Type: All | Size: 10.2 oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Cream

Moroccanoil is known for one thing, and that is its argan oil. Not only does argan oil help to reduce frizz, detangle hair, and restore elasticity, but it is also incredible for hydrating for sleeker, healthier hair. The formula is lightweight but works well for everyday use for conditioning and leaving a slight hold. Since it's an oil, it may be a bit much for fine hair.

Best for Wavy Hair

Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Anti-Frizz Serum

$7 at Amazon $7 at Target $7 at Walmart

Key Ingredients: Argan oil | Hair Type: All | Size: 5.1 oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Serum

Since we just sang argan oil's praises, we had to highlight it once more. The argan oil inside this serum sinks deep into your hair strands to enhance the shine, smoothness, and definition of waves—which is especially good because wavy, type 2b hair is prone to excess frizz. Garnier claims the product can control frizz in up to 97% humidity, so if you're struggling with taming your waves in balmy weather this might do the job. You can't beat the affordable price, but some people find the oil a bit thin and messy upon application

Best for Volume

Living Proof No Frizz Instant De-Frizzer

$33 at Amazon $18 at Sephora $33 at Ulta

Key Ingredients: Jojoba oil | Hair Type: All | Size: 6.2 oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Spray

Some anti-frizz products can weigh hair down in favor of controlling frizz, but this spray doesn't sacrifice volume for sleek locks. You truly get the best of both worlds with just one spritz, as the product conditions and softens the hair with oils that mimic the oils your hair naturally produces. That said, some folks with thinner hair felt it left their hair looking greasy.

Best Serum

IGK Crybaby Anti-Frizz Smoothing Serum

$32 at Amazon $32 at Sephora $32 at Ulta

Key Ingredients: Coconut oil and prickly pear cactus extract | Hair Type: All | Size: 1.5 oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Serum

Hair serums are perfect to run through your hair before you go in with your styling products because they can help boost their benefits. This serum in particular uses coconut oil and prickly pear cactus extract to nourish, add color dimension, and boost shine that feels weightless and nongreasy to the touch. We love it for those who enjoy using more than one hair product, just use it sparingly as adding too much can make hair look oily.

Best Oil

Living Proof Hair Oil

$33 at Amazon $33 at Sephora $33 at Ulta

Key Ingredients: Jojoba oil | Hair Type: All | Size: 1.7 oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Oil

A little goes a long way with this hair oil to reveal bouncier, frizz-free hair. Similar to Living Proof's anti-frizz spray, the oil contains a unique five-oil blend to mimic healthy hair oils. While an oil might seem better for moisturizing compared to an anti-frizz treatment, this one absorbs so quickly that you'll only notice its impeccable, salon-worthy results. But like with other oil-based products on this list, adding too much can leave hair feeling greasy.

Best Leave-In Conditioner

Ouai Detangling and Frizz Fighting Leave In Conditioner

$16 at Sephora $16 at Target $30 at Kohls.com

Key Ingredients: Tamarind seed extract, panthenol and vitamin E, hydrolyzed proteins | Hair Type: All |  Size: 4.7 oz | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Leave-in

You can count on Jen Atkin, the founder of fan-favorite haircare brand OUAI, to pull out all the stops when it comes to fighting frizz. This leave-in conditioner is exactly what it sounds like: An all-in-one treatment that nourishes hair and leaves it smooth and flyaway-free. Spray it on towel-dried hair before brushing, heat styling (it protects hair up to 450 degrees), or air-drying—no matter what, you’ll love how soft and manageable your hair feels.