The Best Products For Frizzy Hair On The Planet

While there are many products out there that promise to magically deliver that perfectly sleek, perplexingly neat hair-up that only influencers appear to be able to manage, this is the only thing I've found that works on my truly frizzy curls and unruly hairline.

It looks like a Pritt Stick, applies like a Pritt Stick, yet absolutely does not feel like one once it's on your head. Somehow, it locks hair neatly into place, leaving behind neither a crispy gel-like shine or that awful flaky residue. Whether you're attempting a low-slung bun or a neat, high ponytail, it's up to the task.

Glycolic acid for hair? Yes, it's now a thing. Amika's clever launch uses the skincare star to strengthen and smooth the roughed-up cuticles on damaged hair strands, stopping moisture from sneaking its way in and causing your meticulously straightened lengths to puff up. Apply it in-shower, after conditioning, and wait just ten seconds for it to do its best work. The result is hair that dries sleeker, smoother and shinier – and stays that way, whatever the weather.

This clever water-weight mist is designed to tackle the frizz that forms in curly hair overnight, allowing you to quickly restore order and keep your texture looking as fresh at it did on wash day. With the Curly Girl Method seal of approval, it uses moisture-boosting ingredients that redefine and rehydrate without weighing down curls.

Lamellar waters are one of the most exciting hair innovations to emerge in recent years. Think of them as a watery conditioning treatment, working to repair damaged sections of hair while imparting smoothness and shine to rival a lengthy salon session.

Matrix's offering might not be the most well-known lamellar treatment out there, but the no-waste precision nozzle and sophisticated scent make it my top choice for smooth, seriously shiny hair.

Apply it to just-washed hair in the shower, letting it sit for just a few seconds before rinsing away, and follow up with conditioner if your hair is on the thicker (or more damaged) side. The transformation will have you converted after one use.

Welcome to the only leave-in conditioner you'll ever need. Truly the ultimate styling cream, Oribe's Supershine Moisturising Cream hydrates, smooths frizz and adds incredible shine. It's pricy, but it acts like it, and you only need a tiny pea-sized amount (so the generous tube is going to last you forever).

The social-media hype should tell you all you need to know about this one. A unique formula that really delivers, it contains a heat-activated polymer that essentially waterproofs each and every hair strand, preventing humidity and rain from spoiling your super-sleek style. Mist it in before using your hairdryer and heat tools for hair that feels weightless yet magically resists the urge to frizz.

Now, for those with an excessively rebellious mane, there's also an Extra Strength iteration. Seriously, if you're in any way sceptical about this one, take a look at the Tiktoks.

Made using honey from Negin Mirsalehi's family beehives (have you seen her hair?) this strand-nourishing conditioner feels light but is a heavy-hitter in the frizz-fighting stakes. A mega-moisturising formula, it'll add smoothness and shine, while making tangles a breeze to comb through. A good one for hair that's both fine and frizzy.

A hidden gem from the high-street aisles, this silicone-free and vegan-friendly frizz serum works wonders on puffball hair. It's infused with good old argan oil, and can be used on wet or dry lengths, as often as you need.

Combining the silkening properties of a serum with the moisture-sealing benefits of an oil, this under-the-radar gem is ideal for extra-thick, super frizzy hair. Smoothed into damp lengths, it'll take down the puffiness that manifests after blow-drying, and when applied to dry hair it'll shield from rain-induced chaos.

This genius anti-humidity mist is especially beneficial on curls and waves, as you can mist it straight over dry hair without disrupting your natural texture. Just like magic, it'll turn down the volume in an instant, keeping you safe from unexpected rain showers all day long.

A recent discovery from Virtue (aka every beauty ed's favourite hair line), this dual-phase frizzy hair treatment is activated by the heat from your hairdryer or straighteners, and wraps around each strand to form a protective shield against humidity. Not just a frizz-banishing wonder, it works to hydrate frazzled strands and delivers ample heat protection, too.

It was Champo's Pitta Hair Growth Serum that first ignited my love affair, but I'm now equally attached to this effective frizz-fighting cream. It smells delicious and contains ingredients that claim to reinforce those weakened bonds, but the real reason I'm reaching for it most mornings is the fact it both eliminates frizz and makes dry, straw-like lengths look instantly shinier and healthier. You can use it on damp hair, but I find a single pump on dry lengths does the trick.

If air-drying your curly hair takes ages, yet reaching for the hairdryer only invites frizz, this unassuming hair hero may well offer the solution. Made from absorbent microfibre, Glov's smart turban soaks up excess moisture, allowing strands to dry swiftly. I wrap my hair up while I brush my teeth, and it's halfway dry by the time I'm done.

This long-loved serum really is one of the best products for rebelliously frizzy hair. It's formulated with deep-nourishing argan oil, yet feels satisfyingly light on parched ends, and even comes with enough heat protection to see you safely through a proper straightening session.

I recommend Kérastase’s curly hair line to anyone that needs mega moisture and extra bounce in their natural texture. One of the stars, this dense leave-in cream reduces puffiness and flyaways in naturally textured hair, without making curls crunchy or slimy: no easy feat.

If you're oping to achieve a Hailey Bieber-esquire slick-back but fluffy flyaways are setting you back, this genius smoothing wand is the product you need. Swipe the mascara-style wand over your finished style to tuck rogue hairs neatly into place. Trust me: it works surprisingly well.

A milky formula will generally feel lighter than an oil-based one, which is welcome news for those with fine, flyaway hair. Briogeo's water-weight spray is one of the best: simply mist it over wet or dry lengths for a dose of frizz-smoothing hydration.

The entire Olaplex line is brilliant for frizz, but I think No.0 does the best job of smoothing fluff-prone hair. This liquid formula should be applied to clean, dry hair before stepping in the shower: shampoo and condition as usual, and you'll notice sleeker, less-tangled hair on drying.

The brand will tell you to layer this one up with the original No.3 treatment, honestly, the results are good enough without.