Woeful is the person who steps outside and watches their sleek blowout transform into a ball of fuzz. Taming frizzy hair may sometimes feel like fighting a losing battle, but you can absolutely accomplish it with a targeted haircare approach. Incorporating the right hair smoothing products into your routine is one of the best ways to keep puffy hair at bay. Below, we explain what causes frizz in the first place and outline 23 of the best hair-smoothing products from L’Oréal’s portfolio of professional brands. We have a hunch that sleeker, more manageable hair is in your very near future.
Why Is My Hair Frizzy?
Using the best hair-smoothing products can help tame frizz, but that isn’t all there is to it. To best care for frazzled strands, it’s important to understand what causes frizzy hair. Frizz occurs when dehydrated hair tries to soak up moisture from its surrounding environment. This temporary moisture can swell up your strands and give them that poofy appearance. Many blame humidity for their puffy locks, which is partly true; however, frizz is ultimately a symptom of dry, moisture-seeking hair.
It’s worth noting that certain hair types are more susceptible to frizz than others. The further your pattern falls on the hair typing chart (which classifies hair on a scale from straight to coily), the naturally drier it typically is. Curly and coily hair types are the driest; straight hair tends to retain moisture well, and wavy hair falls somewhere in the middle. Choosing the right hair smoothing products for your hair type and concerns can help you get the most out of your haircare and styling routine.
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How Do You Make Frizzy Hair Smooth?
There are a few things you can do to trade frizziness for smoothness. The first is to try cutting back on potentially damaging styling habits (like heat styling and overprocessing) to help maintain your hair’s moisture levels. That’s not to say you can’t use hot tools. But you should use them sparingly, turn the heat down to the lowest setting that works for your hair, and always apply a heat protectant.
Secondly, we recommend heading to a salon for all of your hair processing needs—be it bleach, color, toner, or perming—to ensure your hair looks and feels healthy long after your service wraps up. Finally, consider adjusting your haircare routine. Pick anti-frizz products that nourish dry hair with hydrating, repairing, and strengthening ingredients. Once you find the right products for your needs, use them consistently to see the best results.
23 of Our Favorite Hair Smoothing Products To Try Now
Now, here’s the good part—finding products that can help make your hair smoother. Scroll on for 23 of our top frizz-fighting suggestions.
Pureology Smooth Perfection Anti-Frizz Shampoo and Conditioner
Keep frizz at arm’s length when using Pureology’s Smooth Perfection Anti-Frizz Shampoo and Conditioner, which are formulated with nourishing shea butter and camellia oil. Use them to achieve sleek, straight strands or to help refine the look of your waves and curls. The system is especially great for color-treated tresses thanks to Pureology’s patented color-protecting Antifade Complex.
Biolage Professional Smooth Proof Shampoo, Conditioner, and Serum
Another wash day option that tackles frizz in the shower is Biolage Professional Smooth Proof Shampoo and Smooth Proof Conditioner. The duo helps encapsulate hair in a protective shield, safeguarding frizz-prone hair against moisture in the air. Combine them with the Smooth Proof Serum for Frizzy Hair for anti-frizz smoothness even in 97% humidity*. We love how the serum helps hydrate and heal even the most brittle and frizzy strands to create a sleek, shiny, healthy look.
*When using the professional products system of SmoothProof shampoo, conditioner, and serum vs. a non-conditioning shampoo.
L'Oréal Professionnel Steampod Flat Iron & Styler
Consider investing in the L'Oréal Professionnel Steampod Flat Iron & Styler to create sleek hairstyles with less damage. The power of this innovative tool lies in its steam technology and integrated comb. Together, these unique features help the heating plates glide effortlessly through your hair without tugging or dragging. Use it to straighten or wave any hair type two times faster and two times smoother* with up to 91% less damage**.
*Compared to Steampod without steam and comb (heating plates only)
**After 15 uses with steam and integrated comb vs. Steampod heating plates alone.
Shu Uemura Art of Hair Essence Absolue Nourishing Overnight Hair Serum
Apply one to two pumps of Shu Uemura Art of Hair Essence Absolue Nourishing Overnight Hair Serum to your strands before bed, then dream big about good hair days ahead. This overnight hair serum provides nourishment while smoothing, softening, and taming frizz. Plus, its light texture means there’s no need to wash your hair in the morning—all you have to do is get up and slay the day.
Redken Spray Smooth
You’ve likely heard of “desert island” products, but what about tropical island ones? When heading to balmy climates, we can’t leave home without a travel-sized bottle of Redken Spray Smooth. A liberal spritz of this anti-frizz humidity mist instantly smooths and de-frizzes hair for a silky finish. Of course, it also comes in a regular size, so it can become an official mainstay on your vanity. Learn more about how to use it in our article, Redken Spray Smooth Took My At-Home Blowouts from DIY to Salon-Worthy.
Matrix Food For Soft Multi-Use Hair Oil Serum
Somewhere between an oil and a serum lies Matrix Food For Soft Multi-Use Hair Oil Serum. A few drops of this hyaluronic acid and avocado oil-infused formula help seal in hydration for shiny and sleek-looking hair. This hair smoothing product is versatile, too, offering heat protection up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
Kérastase Discipline Maskeratine Smoothing Anti-Frizz Hair Mask
If you have unruly or rebellious locks, kick back and relax while Kérastase’s Discipline Maskeratine Smoothing Anti-Frizz Hair Mask sits on your hair. This luxurious smoothing mask provides fluidity, movement, and softness to frizzy hair in just five minutes. We suggest slipping on a plastic hair cap and leaving it on for longer when your frizzy hair needs even more TLC.
Mizani Press Agent Press Agent Thermal Smoothing Raincoat Styling Cream and Raincoat Styling Serum
Calling all silk pressers: Mizani’s Press Agent Thermal Smoothing Raincoat Styling Cream and Press Agent Thermal Smoothing Raincoat Styling Serum are must-haves for prolonging the life of your smoothing service. These layerable formulas are better together, helping to ensure your curls and coils remain sleek, shiny, and flyaway-free. They each contain a UV filter, too, to protect your color from fading in the sun.
L'Oreal Professionnel Liss Unlimited Shine Perfecting Blow-Dry Oil
Replicate a salon-worthy blowout using the Liss Unlimited Shine Perfecting Blow-Dry Oil from L’Oréal Professionnel. The formula with smoothing agents creates a long-lasting, anti-humidity shield that controls your hair and keeps it frizz-free. Also notable: The light, water-soluble oil seals the hair, giving it fabulous shine and controlled smoothness.
Mizani 25 Miracle Nourishing Oil
Mizani’s 25 Miracle Nourishing Oil is a go-to smoothing hair product for anyone rocking their natural hair pattern. Boasting a lightweight feel, this leave-in hair oil fights frizz; leaves hair softer and more manageable, and delivers a super-smooth finish on all texture types.
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Kérastase Curl Manifesto Crème De Jour Fondamentale Hair Cream
Tame your curly mane with a little help from Kérastase Curl Manifesto Crème De Jour Fondamentale Hair Cream. The daily anti-frizz treatment, which is infused with manuka honey and ceramides, is ideal for softening, smoothing, and enhancing very curly to coily hair. After applying it, give your locks a thorough scrunch to help define your pattern.
Redken One United Lightweight Leave-In Hair Conditioner
Some products that smooth hair can do more than just that. Take Redken’s One United Lightweight Leave-In Hair Conditioner, for example: A whopping 25 benefits are packed into one easy-to-use spray-on treatment. Simply apply to damp hair (or use between washes) to nourish and protect your hair so it’s shinier, stronger, and easier to manage. You can also use it as a rinse-out treatment after shampooing.
Pureology Smooth Perfection Smoothing Serum
Put the finishing touches on any hairstyle with Pureology Smooth Perfection Smoothing Serum. Applying it as the last step in your routine can help you achieve up to 72 hours of frizz control. And, if you’re a scent person, you’ll love its warm, rich scents of cocoa and marshmallow accented with a woody finish.
Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate 5-Min Liquid Mask
Damaged hair tends to look and feel a bit like straw. Repair damage and get your strands back on track with Redken’s Acidic Bonding Concentrate 5-Min Liquid Mask. The latest drop in the Acidic Bonding Concentrate collection, this fluid mask offers deep hydration and repair to all hair types in less time than it takes to boil a pot of water. Hair will be left smooth and moisturized without any added weight. Check out our Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate 5-Min Liquid Mask Review to see the results firsthand.
Mizani Artful Edges Edge Tamer
When you’re styling your edges, fewer things are more frustrating than rogue baby hairs messing with your finished look. Mizani’s Artful Edges Edge Tamer provides a long-lasting hold that smooths edges without any flaking or residue. At the same time, the gel is alcohol-free, so you don’t need to worry about it drying out your delicate hairline.
Shu Uemura Art of Hair Shiki Worker Air Dry & Blow Dry Primer
Whether you want to air dry or blow dry your hair, keep the Shu Uemura Art of Hair Shiki Worker Air Dry & Blow Dry Primer on hand. Before a blow dry, the primer locks in moisture, boosts radiance, tames frizz, and promotes a smooth finish. As an air drying product, the formula detangles hair and enhances its natural texture so you can just wash it and go.
Pureology Top Coat + Sheer Clear
Boost your hair color and achieve a glass-like finish in one fell swoop using Pureology’s Top Coat + Sheer Clear. This clear glossing treatment restores vibrancy and shine, leaving hair soft and silky with a beautifully reflective finish that lasts up to eight washes. It’s also available in toning purple and blue formulas if you need help neutralizing brassy, lightened hair.
Biolage Professional All-In-One Multi-Benefit Oil
A multipurpose hair oil like Biolage Professional's All-In-One Multi-Benefit Oil is a smoothing hair product that can help streamline your whole routine. The weightless oil functions as a pre-shampoo, leave-in, or overnight treatment to help smooth, detangle, and control frizzy hair. Discover more reasons why it’s editor-approved in our article, Biolage Professional All-In-One Multi-Benefit Oil Revived My Color-Treated Curls.
Mizani 25 Miracle Milk Leave-In Conditioner
If oils aren’t your jam, the 25 Miracle Milk Leave-In Conditioner from Mizani is equally as versatile but features a creamier finish. Use it as a leave-in detangler; as a primer for frizz-free waves, curls, and coils; or as a heat-protecting spray. It’s no wonder this treatment is one of the brand’s best-sellers.
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