The 21 Best Products for Frizzy Hair

Best Overall: Moroccanoil Curl Defining Cream

Buy it, $36

With nearly 8,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, it's no wonder why Moroccanoil's Curl Defining Cream is widely used among hairstylists and at-home frizzy-hair sufferers. 

In fact, expert colorist and editorial stylist Jeremy Tardo called it "a great go-to for my curly girls." Tardo credited its lightweight and deeply nourishing argan oil-infused formula, which "leaves hair voluminous and glossy."

This all-in-one solution is made for all hair types. It's also designed to replace multiple curl products, cutting down the time and money you might spend taming unruly hair. 

According to Tardo, "not only does this kill frizz, but it also defines your curl pattern beautifully." 

Apply to damp strands after washing, evenly dispersing a pump or two through your hair for consistent results. Then, blow dry to activate for super bouncy curls, or air dry for a relaxed, wavy look.

Best Budget: Waterless Curl Milk

Buy it, $9

For a budget-savvy, frizz-busting solution, count on this under-$10 cream for dependable results, even in high-humidity settings. 

It's so good that hairstylist Marissa Marino prefers it over higher-end products.

"This is one of the best products for curly or frizzy hair. I personally use and recommend it all the time," said Marino.

You can apply it on damp and dry hair, meaning you don't have to wash and re-style just to reap the cream's nourishing benefits. For best results, twist hair in sections to maintain your curls. 

"I love that it works on both damp or dry hair without weighing it down or leaving a greasy feel," explained Marino. "It's great for detangling and defining curls while controlling frizz and is a really affordable option."

Best Splurge: Kerastase Nutritive Oleo-Relax Serum

Buy it, $70

Some anti-frizz serums appear to work upon application. However, take two steps out the door and expose your hair to heat and humidity: You'll find that your strands stick straight up. 

Kristina Maccaro, the owner of Love Lane Salon in Jersey City, N.J., recommended this luxurious anti-frizz option from Kerastase for smoothening security and longevity.

"This serum leaves hair glossy while providing long-lasting frizz control," said Maccaro. "The blend of shorea and palm oils hydrate and illuminate the hair while the silicone deviates block out humidity to keep frizz at bay."

Best for Curly Hair: Ouidad Climate Control Heat and Humidity Gel r

Buy it, $26

As a final sealing step before you bust out the blow dryer, this lightweight frizz-fighting gel "helps block humidity from ruining your finished style," said Los Angeles-based hairstylist Nikki Providence. 

Providence suggested using it after your regular styling products while your hair is still damp, noting that it "helps hair dry smoother." Further, Ouidad recommends letting hair air dry or blow drying with a diffuser to give your hair some volume.

"It's genius for any amount of wave or curl," said Providence. 

However, while its non-sticky, award-winning formula is made for curly hair types, you can feel free to style your strands any way. 

"Whether you want your finished look to be straight or curly, it will help you get and stay there," added Providence.

Best for Fine Hair: Christophe Robin Regenerating Serum

Buy it, $49

This multifunctional serum is infused with prickly pear seed oil that's "super rich in omegas and amino acids to protect against heat and improve the appearance of split ends and frizz," said Mark DeBolt, co-founder of Mark Ryan Salon in New York.

DeBolt described the product as a "lightweight serum that adds incredible softness as well as shine" thanks to fatty acid-rich tucuma butter that nourishes hair without weighing it down.

DeBolt also recommended working a pump or two through damp, towel-dried hair just before air drying or blow drying. The anti-frizz serum is a heat protectant, shielding strands in temperatures up to 440 degrees. DeBolt also suggested using it as a "treatment to apply to mid-lengths and ends before bed to revive a blow dry."

Best for Thick Hair: Fekkai Brilliant Gloss Multi-Tasker Crème

Buy it, $12

Thicker hair can be a chore to handle and style—especially if it tends to get frizzy. 

According to Maccaro, Fekkai's Brilliant Gloss Multi-Tasker Crème has a silicone-free formula that "has been a staple for myself and clients for years," adding that it's perfect for thick hair.

Nourishing jojoba and olive oil-based silicone alternatives effortlessly tame unruly flyaways and keep them from popping up throughout the day. 

"It absorbs beautifully into hair, restoring it to smooth, frizz-free radiance," explained Maccaro.

Maccaro recommended using just a tiny dollop of this shine-boosting cream for the best results.

"Even though the Fekkai Brilliant Glossing Crème is super lightweight, remember that a little goes a long way," said Maccaro. 

Best for All Hair Types: Bumble and Bumble Bb. Curl Reactivator

Buy it, $30

Before you reach for your flat iron (which could actually be what's damaging your hair and causing it to frizz), spray your strands with this Bumble and Bumble frizz-fighting Bb. Curl Reactivator—formerly known as the Curl Pre-Style/Re-Style Primer—to hydrate and give the hair some hold.

Engineered for curly hair, it offers detangling, defining, and reshaping capabilities. But according to Los Angeles-based hairstylist Rob Talty, the results are so impressive that straight and wavy hair types can (and should) use it. 

"I adore Bumble and Bumble Curl Reactivator, and I use it on clients whether they have curly hair or not," said Talty 

The brand also touts this primer for universal use, recommending it for fine to thick and healthy to dry hair types.

Its moisture formula is rich with anti-humectants and a Brazillian oil blend.

"[The formula] controls frizz while also nourishing the strands and defining waves," explained Talty. "It's great on hair that needs a little moisture to activate, shine, and soften."

Best Styling Cream: Living proof No Frizz Nourishing Styling Cream

Buy it, $38

People with fine hair experience flyaways and frizz, too. Still, a lack of volume can allow heavier products to make the hair appear greasy. 

DeBolt recommended the Living Proof No Frizz Nourishing Styling Cream for working miracles on fine, frizzy hair without weighing it down. 

"Love this styling cream," said DeBolt, who credited its effectiveness to a "very lightweight" formula nourishing like a balm but breezy like an aerosol.

Also, this cream's airy formula not only prevents your hair from feeling greasy and gross, but it'll also repel environmental dirt and debris. Unlike silicone-based styling products, that's thanks to a unique, patented, healthy hair molecule.

Best Serum: Leonor Greyl Serum de Soie Sublimateur

Buy it, $46

If you're looking for a natural approach to your frizz-free healthy hair journey, opt for this award-winning serum from Leonor Greyl. 

According to the brand, its silicone- and paraben-free formula makes it "the gentlest styling product available," thanks to silk proteins and plant-based essential oils to smooth hair and minimize frizz.

West Hollywood hairstylist Tyler Colton recommended it for medium hair textures, highlighting its "lightweight with all-natural plant extracts." Colton also vouched for its consciously curated formula, noting that "most of the ingredients come from sustainable sources from around the world."

Best Spray: R+Co Centerpiece All-In-One Elixir Spray

Buy it, $33

For quick and mess-free managing, skip the sticky hair creams and serums. Instead, opt for this multitasking styling spray that Tardo said is "perfect for frizz control on the go" and "ideal when you need a quick fix."

Its vegan formula is packed with sea buckthorn seed oil for nourishing luster and shine, lemon peel extract for brightening and strengthening, and even hydration superstar hyaluronic acid for locking in moisture. Combined into an easy-to-disperse spray, "it gives hydration and nutrients to your hair while managing frizziness," explained Tardo.

The brand recommended it for multiple uses, whether alone or layered under other products or even to give second-day hair a refreshed look and feel. 

For best results, apply it just as Tardo recommended: "Spray it, scrunch it, and go."

Best Hair Oil: Living proof Frizz Vanishing Oil

Buy it, $30

Another Living Proof product that hairstylists swear by is the No Frizz Vanishing Oil, which Marino called "the best hair oil I've found for frizz control."

To mimic the oils that are naturally found in healthy hair, its ultra-moisturizing ingredient list blends five oils: jojoba, buckthorn, moringa, babassu, and umutanga. But even though its formula is pretty rich, it absorbs quickly to avoid weighing down strands. 

As Marino put it: "It's lightweight, but still controls frizz and adds shine and moisture for healthy, youthful-looking hair."

Best Oil for Fine Hair: No. 4 Fluoro5 Elixer Restore and Repair Oil

Buy it, $20

More moisture is always a good idea—especially when your mission is battling frizz. 

A light layer of this restorative oil creates a barrier of protection around your hair, shielding it from surrounding humidity to keep pesky flyaways at bay. 

"It's a great lightweight serum that helps smooth frizz after the hair is dry and seal and smooth ends before blow drying," mentioned Providence. 

And according to the brand, it can even help reduce blow dry time.

This oil is equally worthy for aging hair as it is for frizzy hair types. And with fluorosilicone as its star ingredient, the product penetrates below the surface to deliver total strength and color protection. 

In fact, Providence said, "It's great for all hair types. At tiny doses, it's not too heavy for finer hair textures that need a little smoothing."

Best Shampoo: Ecru Curl Perfect Hydrating Shampoo

Buy it, $24

Before you even get out of the shower, there's something you can do to eliminate frizz. A nourishing conditioner is essential for hydrating your hair—and in turn, fighting frizz. 

But adding the right shampoo is " a great way to add moisture from the jump-off," advised Michelle Cleveland, founder of Hair Addict Salon & Extension Bar in Toms River, N.J. "Frizz is ultimately the result of dehydrated hair, so your best defense is to add layer upon layer of moisture."

Cleveland recommended Ecru Curl Perfect Hydrating Shampoo as the best shampoo for frizzy hair. Additionally, Cleveland considered the shampoo particularly beneficial for curly hair types because of its silicone, sulfate, and paraben-free formula. 

"[The formula is] made primarily of naturally derived oils to protect hair from humidity and frizz," explained Cleveland.

Also, it flawlessly defines and enhances curls and leaves hair looking healthy and shiny. 

"As an added bonus, it helps lock in hair color so you can stretch out salon appointments," added Cleveland.

Best Conditioner: Terax Crema Original Moisturizing Daily Conditioner

Buy it, $17

Multistep treatments, oils, serums, and creams add to your daily hair care regimen, so if you're looking to do the bare minimum to fight frizz, opt for a product that'll do the most.

"When trying to manage naturally frizzy hair, a hydrating conditioner is a must-have for your hair routine," noted Maccaro. "Terax Original Crema Conditioner is your new favorite conditioner." 

The results are immediate after the first use, leaving your hair smoother and tangle-free all day. The sulfate- and paraben-free conditioner is formulated to hydrate your hair from the inside out, working wonders to combat fizz, improve elasticity, and boost overall hair health.

Best Leave-In Conditioner: Ouai Leave-In Conditioner

Buy it, $28

Conditioner isn't just for the shower. This lightweight leave-in formulation from Ouai proves it. 

It combines everything you already love about your usual rinse-out conditioner. It has nourishing, moisturizing, and detangling properties—but it can prolong its benefits because the product lingers in your hair throughout the day.

It has been the go-to product of hair expert and salon owner Cory Aaron Scott. 

"I love that the product not only fights frizz, but it detangles and hydrates at the same time," said Scott. And not only is it multitasking, but Scott also noted that it's effective "on curly, frizzy hair, as well as any other hair type."

Best for UV Protection: Shu Uemura Essence Absolue Oil-In-Cream

Buy it, $11

If you're not already using a heat protectant before blow drying, straightening, or curling —basically any type of heat styling—you should be. 

Adding another step to your routine isn't the quick-fix frizz solution you hoped for. Still, it can make a difference in your hair's overall health and appearance.

Eliminate damage-caused frizz with the Blockbuster Heat Protectant, created by expert hairstylist Kim Kimble. 

"The heat protectant really protects your hair from any heat damage or reverting," said Kimble, adding that you should apply it before blow drying or straightening. "Make sure you are using a generous amount."

Best for UV Protection: Shu Uemura Essence Absolue Oil-In-Cream

Buy it, $48

Just like your skin needs UV protection, so does your hair. UV rays can severely damage your hair in more ways than one, leaving strands dry and brittle and inevitably generating frizzy flyaways.

To get to the root of frizz-causing culprits, Brian Zinno, general manager and senior education director at Antonio Prieto Salon, recommended the multiuse cream because it "nourishes and softens the hair." Moreover, it also has protective properties that shield strands from heat and UV rays.

"It rapidly absorbs into hair fibers, re-balancing the moisture level of dry hair while providing humidity-resistant smoothness and frizz control," said Zinno. "The soft, sleek, velvety oil creates a supple touch with high shine and provides UV protection."

Best for Shine: Sachajuan Shine Serum

Buy it, $33

You might mess with your natural hair texture if you rely on hot tools to tame unruly flyaways. This shine-boosting serum will not only revive dull strands with a surge of moisture but also protect your hair from future damage and repair it by smoothening your cuticles and sealing dry ends.

Hairstylist Davy Newkirk recommended it for a more polished look with frizz control.

"The product smells great, it's super lightweight, gives extraordinary shine, and protects the ends of the hair," said Newkirk. 

To use, simply work a few drops through the ends of your hair before styling.

Best for Split Ends: Schwarzkopf BC Repair Rescue Sealed Ends

Buy it, $16

Though you should trim your hair every six to eight weeks, if you can't manage to squeeze in a salon appointment, this hair-repairing cream will take care of dry, split ends that can lead to frizziness. 

It nourishes each strand right down to the tip, sealing and preventing split ends with an ultra-nourishing, shine-promoting formula.

"This product contains amino acids as well as panthenol [a form of vitamin B5] to help restore and add needed moisture to dry, frizzy hair," Colton said. "This product is lightweight, which makes it great for reducing frizz for people with fine hair."

Best Multipurpose Option: Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy

Buy it, from $8

Though marketed as a soothing solution for dry and damaged skin, Aquaphor Healing Ointment has many uses. 

For taming tresses, Talty recommended using this versatile beauty essential unexpectedly: as a styling cream. 

"This is a secret of mine, but I'll share it with you," Talty said. "I sometimes use a pea size amount of Aquaphor on dry hair by rubbing it across my palms and fingers and then dusting the tips of the hair with my hands. It's great for smoothing those irritating little frizzes caused by hair breakage."

With petrolatum and glycerin on board, the formula is a tad heavy since it's not intended for use on hair). But that's what makes Aquaphor work so efficiently on loose flyaways that seek to cement. Just be sure to go in light and easy to expertly crack this hack and avoid a greased-up look.