Nothing can thwart a good hair day quite like frizz. A moisture imbalance is to blame, notes stylist John Mouzakis. But the right products can restore balance, leaving hair smooth, shiny, and frizz-free.
Byrdie Researched & Approved
Our best overall pick is Fekkai's Brilliant Gloss Multi-Tasker Perfecting Crème. Plant-based oils seal in moisture and lock out frizz, and a blend of vitamins and proteins smooth hair. For a more affordable pick, consider John Frieda's Frizz Ease Extra Strength Serum, a formula fortified with silk proteins and seaweed extract to smooth flyaways.
When moisture comes in contact with the hair shaft, it can cause it to puff out. Anti-frizz products work to lock moisture in the air, preventing it from penetrating the hair shaft. Overusing products can actually make frizz worse, so it's important to find a formula that works for your hair type. “The excess moisture in the air can cling onto the product itself, especially if you use too much, leaving your hair looking weighed down, greasy, and still frizzy,” cautions Mouzakis.
We conducted hours of research on the best anti-frizz treatments, and tried a few of the most popular products out there, our testers rating how well they tamped frizz and smoothed fly aways. We also considered the formula's texture and how it made your hair feel after application. We then combined these results with recommendations from stylists as well as our own research to compile our list.
Ahead, find the best anti-frizz products for every hair type.
Best Overall
Fekkai Brilliant Gloss Multi-Tasker Perfecting Crème
Boosts shine
Moisturizing formula
Doesn't leave a residue
Not Byrdie Clean
Who else recommends it? Allure and Good Housekeeping both picked the Fekkai Brilliant Gloss Multi-Tasker Perfecting Crème.
What do buyers say? 73% of 1,100+ Amazon reviewers rated this product 4 stars and above.
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 protects 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.
Price at time of publish: $24
Active Ingredients: Olive oil | Hair Type: Dry, color-treated | Size: 4 fl. oz | Byrdie Clean: No | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Cream
Best Drugstore
John Frieda Frizz Ease Extra Strength Serum
Protects from heat and humidity
Smooths
Inexpensive
Not Byrdie Clean
Think of this as a souped-up version of the original Frizz Ease serum, a cult classic that first launched in the U.S. back in 1990 (and was one of the first frizz-fighting products available). 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.
Price at time of publish: $12
Active Ingredients: Silk proteins | Hair Type: Thick, curly | Size: 1.7 fl. oz | Byrdie Clean: No | Cruelty-Free: No | Formula: Serum
Best for Curly Hair
Naturally Drenched Rebalance
Restores curl pattern
Protects against breakage
Contains hydrating ingredients
Uses up-cycled bottles
You may need to use an additional conditioner
This silicone-free, clean and vegan formula is packed with hydrating ingredients that balance the pH of the scalp, like 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.
Price at time of publish: $38
Active Ingredients: Papaya, calendula, almond oil, bamboo extract | Hair Type: Curly | Size: 13.5 fl. oz | Byrdie Clean: Yes | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Pre-conditioner
What Our Testers Say
"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." —Jill Di Donato, Product Tester
Best for Curly Hair, Runner-Up
Bounce Curl Moisture Balance Leave-In Conditioner
A little goes a long way
Rich and hydrating
Clean formula
A little expensive
This oil-based leave-in imparts tons of hydration, tamps down frizz, and also acts as a primer for any styling products you may want to layer on top. And all of this without weighing down or messing with the shape of your curly spirals.
Price at time of publish: $30
Active Ingredients: Jojoba and olive oils | Hair Type: Wavy, curly | Size: 6 fl. oz | Byrdie Clean: Yes | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Leave-in conditioner
Best for Coils
Adwoa Beauty Baomint Moisturizing Curl Defining Gel
A clean botanical blend of 12 oils including fractionated coconut oil give this oil-based gel a luxe and hydrating feel. It's suited for all textures, but especially waves and coils. Reviewers note how well the formula increases shine, adds softness, and smooths out frizz while also nourishing dry scalp.
Price at time of publish: $32
Active Ingredients: Pomegranate seed oil, grapeseed oil, fractionated coconut oil | Hair Type: Coils | Size: 7.2 fl. oz | Byrdie Clean: No | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Gel
Best for Fine Hair
UNITE 7SECONDS BlowOut Crème
Lightweight
Keeps blowouts looking good
Heat-activated
A little expensive
Work this into wet hair ASAP after getting out of the shower. As soon as your hair starts to air-dry it can start frizzing up, notes Mouzakis, who says applying a moisture cream like this one as soon as you get out of the shower is a good move. Even though it’s intensely moisturizing, it still feels lightweight, a good option for those with finer or thinner hair.
Price at time of publish: $30
Active Ingredients: Hydrogenated castor oil | Hair Type: Fine, thin | Size: 4 fl. oz | Byrdie Clean: No | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: xx
Best for Thick Hair
Moroccanoil Treatment Original
Hydrates
Smells great
A little goes a long way
Small bottle
There’s a good reason why this oil is a cult classic. The argan oil and linseed extract in the formula hydrate the hair, effectively helping to knock out frizz. Because it is a bit of a heavier oil, it can be a bit much for finer hair, but for medium to thick types, it can’t be beaten.
Price at time of publish: $48
Active Ingredients: Argan oil | Hair Type: Thick | Size: 0.9 / 1.7 / 3.4 fl. oz | Byrdie Clean: No | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Oil
Best Against Humidity
Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray Anti-Frizz Treatment
Protects from heat and humidity
Strengthening formula
Heat-activated
A little expensive
Sure, frizz can happen year-round, but it’s those hot, humid summer days that can be a real style-killer. Enter this hair-saving spray, arguably the easiest way to keep your hair ultra-smooth and sleek, no matter the weather. A proprietary anti-humidity complex acts almost like a mini keratin treatment of sorts, coating the hair to block out humidity. The best part? 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.
Price at time of publish: $28
Active Ingredients: Polysilicone-29 | Hair Type: All | Size: 1.7 / 6.7 fl. oz | Byrdie Clean: No | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Spray
Best for 4C Hair
Briogeo Farewell Frizz Blow Dry Perfection & Heat Protectant Crème
A little goes a long way
Protects from heat styling
Lightweight
Can be too much for thin hair
To give your hair a leg up against frizz, blow-drying is always a good move; it helps seal the cuticle, making it harder for moisture to penetrate. Before you do so, work one to two quarter-sized dollops of this guy from root to tip. The lightweight formula adds and seals in moisture, enhances shine, and also offers oh-so-important heat protection, a must when you’re using hot tools.
Price at time of publish: $26
Active Ingredients: Rosehip oil | Hair Type: All | Size: 4 fl. oz | Byrdie Clean: No | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Cream
Best for Air-Drying
Odele Air Dry Styler
A little goes a long way
Softens hair
Boosts natural texture
Can dry a little flaky
Yes, generally speaking, air drying isn’t a great idea if you want super smooth, frizz-free hair. That being said, we totally get that blow-drying every single time you wash your hair isn’t necessarily always a realistic (nor enjoyable) option. Enter the beauty of this guy.
Just a tiny dollop stops frizz in its tracks, all while adding softness and separation to your hair, essentially 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.
Price at time of publish: $12
Active Ingredients: Amaranthus caudatus seed extract | Hair Type: All | Size: 6 fl. oz | Byrdie Clean: No | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Cream
What Our Testers Say
My goal in life is to spend as little time on my hair as possible (that’s more time to focus on my very finicky skin in my mind). Any product with 'air dry' or 'lazy' or '2-minute' in the description I guarantee I have tried at least once. This Air Dry Styler from Odele 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." —Madeline Hirsch, Product Tester
Best Cream
R+Co Cool Wind pH Perfect Air Dry Crème
Boosts shine and natural texture
Adds control
Smells great
Not Byrdie Clean
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 at the effects.
Price at time of publish: $34
Active Ingredients: Apricot and watermelon extracts | Hair Type: Dry | Size: 5 fl. oz | Byrdie Clean: No | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Cream
Best Shampoo
Leonor Greyl Shampooing Crème Moelle De Bambou
Cleanses without stripping
Creamy, rich texture
Strengthening formula
Expensive
Mouzakis advises starting your frizz-fighting routine in the shower; you can definitely 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 ones for the job, with an ultra-creamy and hydrating formula that leaves hair softer, smoother, and stronger after every wash. Plus, the formula features silk and wheat proteins and bamboo in the mix, which is always a good thing.
Price at time of publish: $52
Active Ingredients: Bamboo marrow extracts and silk proteins |Hair Type: Dry | Sulfate-Free: Yes | Scent: Floral | Size: 17 fl. oz | Byrdie Clean: No | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Shampoo
What Our Testers Say
"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." —Lindsey Metrus, Product Tester
Best Shampoo, Runner-Up
Suave Professionals Smooth Performer Shampoo with Amino Acids
Inexpensive
Strengthens and smooths
Value size
Could be more hydrating
Here’s another great smoothing shampoo to try, and a very affordable one at that. Sulfate-free (aka great if your hair is also dry and/or colored), it both strengthens the hair on the outside and smooths the cuticle on the outside simultaneously. Plus, unlike many other smoothing shampoos we’ve tried, this one still leaves our hair with plenty of volume and bounce.
Price at time of publish: $5
Active Ingredients: Amino acids |Hair Type: Dry | Sulfate-Free: Yes | Scent: Floral | Size: 17 fl. oz | Byrdie Clean: No | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Shampoo
Best Hair Mask
Redken Frizz Dismiss Hair Mask Intense Smoothing Treatment
Hydrating
Rich, creamy texture
Protects from heat and humidity
Not Byrdie Clean
If you want to just wash-and-go without having to add extra steps to your routine, reach for this smoothing treatment. 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 per week (or whenever your hair needs a little frizz-fighting boost).
Price at time of publish: $31
Active Ingredients: Babassu oil | Hair Type: All | Free of: Sulfates, parabens | Size: 8.5 fl. oz | Byrdie Clean: No | Cruelty-Free: No | Formula: Mask
For the best results, leave it on for three to five minutes before rinsing.
Best Spray
Oribe Imperméable Anti-Humidity Spray
Easy to use
Adds volume
Protects from heat and humidity
Could be more hydrating
“Skip the hairspray and use this as the final step in your styling routine instead,” suggests Mouzakis. It keeps humidity at bay and hair frizz-free for up to 24 hours while also locking in your style, he says. It even adds a bit of body and volume, too, so it works equally well whether you’re wearing your hair up or down.
Price at time of publish: $42
Active Ingredients: Watermelon, lychee, and edelweiss extracts | Hair Type: All | Size: 5.5 fl. oz | Byrdie Clean: No | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Spray
Best for Color-Treated Hair
Olaplex No. 6 Bond Smoother Reparative Styling Creme
Hydrating
Great for styling
Helps with slit ends
Best with other Olaplex products
Those who are 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 while protecting your hair from everyday damage (think heat and pesky split ends), color services, and more. Your hair will feel and look instantly sleeker after just one use.
Price at time of publish: $30
Active Ingredients: Bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate | Hair Type: All | Size: 3.3 fl. oz | Byrdie Clean: Yes | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Cream
Best for Dry Hair
Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream
Restores elasticity
Great for managing hair
Super conditioning
Heavy for fine hair
Moroccanoil is known for one thing, and that is their argan oil. Not only does argan oil help to reduce frizz, manage detangled hair, and restore elasticity, it is also incredible for hydrating the strands for sleeker, healthier hair. The formula is lightweight, but works well for everyday use for conditioning and leaving a slight hold.
Price at time of publish: $36
Active Ingredients: Argan oil and behentrimonium chloride | Hair Type: All | Size: 10.2 fl. oz | Byrdie Clean: No | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Cream
Best for Wavy Hair
Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Anti-Frizz Serum
Works against humidity
Enhances shine
Long-lasting
Messy
The argan oil inside the serum sinks deeply into your hair strands to enhance their shine, smoothness, and the definition of your curls. Garnier claims the product can control frizz in up to 97% humidity, so if you're struggling with taming your waves regardless of the weather, this might do the job. Oh, and you can't beat the affordable price, too.
Price at time of publish: $7
Active Ingredients: Argan oil | Hair Type: All | Size: 5.1 fl. oz | Byrdie Clean: No | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Serum
Best for Volume
Living Proof No Frizz Instant De-Frizzer
Replenishes hair with natural oils
Softening
Lifting
Has a semi-intense smell
Some anti-frizz products weigh the hair down for frizz control, 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 without buildup or residue.
Price at time of publish: $32
Active Ingredients: Jojoba oil | Hair Type: All | Size: 6.2 fl. oz | Byrdie Clean: No | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Spray
Best Serum
IGK Crybaby Anti-Frizz Smoothing Serum
Tames flyaways
Non-greasy
Nourhsing
Too much products makes hair look oily
Hair serums are great to use 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 non-greasy to the touch—perfect for those who enjoy using more than one hair product.
Price at time of publish: $28
Active Ingredients: Coconut oil and prickly pear cactus extract | Hair Type: All | Size: 1.5 fl. oz | Byrdie Clean: No | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Serum
Best Oil
Living Proof No Frizz Vanishing Oil
Reveals bouncier hair
Moisturizing
Absorbs quickly
Strong scent
According to review, a little goes a long way with this hair oil to reveal bouncier, frizz-free hair. Similar to their anti-frizz spray, the oil contains a unique five-oil blend to mimic healthy hair oils. While an oil might seem best for moisturizing compared to an anti-frizz treatment, this one absorbs so quickly, you'll only be noticing its impeccable, salon-worthy results.
Price at time of publish: $30
Active Ingredients: Jojoba oil | Hair Type: All | Size: 1.7 fl. oz | Byrdie Clean: No | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Oil
Best Leave-In Treatment
Virtue Un-Frizz Cream
Provides heat-protection
Lasts against humidity
Smoothing
A little heavy
The secret to unruly, frizz-free hair? A leave-in treatment that lasts all day. No matter if you apply the cream dry or wet, it works just as well to eliminate frizz and work against humidity. And if you have curly or wavy hair, this product does a major job at curl definition. A win-win, if you ask us.
Price at time of publish: $42
Active Ingredients: Pink Pomelo, phospholipids, and gotu kola | Hair Type: Medium to thick, curly | Size: 4 fl. oz | Byrdie Clean: No | Cruelty-Free: Yes | Formula: Cream
Final Verdict
Our best overall pick is Fekkai's Brilliant Gloss Multi-Tasker Perfecting Crème. Plant-based oils seal in moisture and lock out frizz, and a blend of vitamins and proteins smooth hair. For a more affordable pick, consider John Frieda's Frizz Ease Extra Strength Serum, a formula fortified with silk proteins and seaweed extract to smooth flyaways.
Meet the Expert
John Mouzakis is a stylist and co-owner of 3rd Coast Salon in Chicago. He has over a decade of experience in the industry, working as both a hairstylist and educator across the globe.
How We Researched
To compile this list, our team of editors and contributors spent hours researching the best products on the market in this category, evaluating their key features—like ingredients, shade range, or design—in addition to reviews from customers and other trusted sources. We then used this research to assign a star rating from one to five (five being the best; one being the worst) to certain products on the list.
What To Look For in Anti-Frizz Products
Silicones
They can be somewhat controversial, but for smoothing purposes, these molecules really are great for coating the hair cuticle and warding off frizz.
Anti-Humidity Claims
As we’ve mentioned, a moisture imbalance is really the root of most frizz issues—and humidity in the air can contribute to that imbalance. The point being, if a product claims to help block out humidity, you can be pretty much confident that it’s going to be a great frizz fighter.
Directions
Depending on the product, it may need to be applied on damp hair or heat-activated with a blow dryer, whereas others work best as the final step on dry hair. Think about how you generally style your hair: If you're a devoted air drier, a blow-dryer only formula isn't going to work for your needs. And be sure to use as the directions indicate for the best result.
Why Trust Byrdie
Byrdie contributor Melanie Rud has over a decade of experience in the beauty industry, writing for some of the biggest magazines and websites out there. She considered dozens of anti-frizz products for this roundup, evaluating each on how well they tamped frizz and smoothed fly aways, as well as their texture and finish. We then combined these results with recommendations from stylists as well as our own research to compile our list.