10 of the best frizzy hair products (2023)

The claims: This cream is designed to hydrate, boost resilience and detangle strands, leaving hair frizz-free. If you’re often reaching for your straighteners, this is a good choice – it protects against heat up to 230°C.

How do you use it? Rub in a small amount to clean, damp, towel-dried hair.

The verdict: This scored full marks in our lab test – effectively and immediately reducing frizz. The home testers agreed that it smoothed flyaways, controlled frizz and hair was much sleeker, better conditioned and more manageable afterwards. The effects lasted over six hours, but some testers mentioned that a spritz of water helped to reactivate it when hair started to frizz, too.

Key specifications:
Product type: Cream
Hair type(s): All
Heat protection: Up to 230°C

Redken Frizz Dismiss Rebel Tame Treatment Review(Score:87/100)

The claims: This one’s for medium to tight curly-haired types, including afro hair. It’s designed to hydrate, calm frizz and define curls while protecting from heat damage up to 80°C.

How do you use it? Work a little bit into towel-dried hair and define the curls with the fingers. Air dry or diffuse hair on a low setting.

The verdict: This received top marks in our lab test for effectively and immediately reducing frizz. Effects lasted over six hours and only a small amount was needed to noticeably tame frizz and define curls – even for long haired testers. It didn’t leave hair feeling sticky or stiff, either, so it was still easy to run a brush or comb through.

Key specifications:
Product type: Cream
Hair type(s): Normal to coarse, medium to tight curls, including afro hair.
Heat protection: Up to 80°C

Schwarzkopf Professional Mad About Curls Twister Definition Cream review(Score: 84/100)

The claims: This is for curly hair – it’s designed to enhance curls’ natural shape and style, add volume and leave hair looking healthy.

How do you use it? Apply 2-3 pumps to damp hair, scrunch and distribute evenly. Let your hair air dry.

The verdict: Our testers were impressed with this cream. Nearly everyone noted that it instantly reduced frizz and, true to claims, maintained their curls’ natural appearance. Hair was easier to style, looked healthier and felt more conditioned. The effects lasted over six hours and didn't leave hair feeling greasy, heavy or sticky.

Key specifications:
Product type: Cream
Hair type(s): All curly hair types
Heat protection: No

TRESemme Botanique Air Dry Curl Cream Review(Score:83/100)

The claims: Another one for curly hair, this lightweight sulphate-free cream aims to define curls, reduce frizz and flyaways, lock in moisture and leave hair soft and bouncy.

How do you use it? Rub a coin-sized amount in the palm of your hands then apply to damp or dry hair, distributing evenly from root to tip. Reactivate the product by spritzing hair with water.

The verdict: As promised, this calmed frizz, defined curls and left hair shiny without flattening it. Lots of testers felt that it improved their hair’s overall condition and a couple said it gave their tresses some extra volume. It scored 8/10 in the lab, leaving no visible residue in the hair. On average, testers found that its effects lasted over 6 hours.

Key specifications:
Product type: Cream
Hair type(s): Dry, damaged and frizz-prone curls
Heat protection: No

Pantene Gold Series Curl Defining Pudding review(Score: 81/100)

The claims: If you have thick hair that takes work to tame, this blow-dry hair lotion is meant to help – providing a medium hold and giving extra definition while tackling frizz, combating humidity and leaving locks soft and manageable.

How do you use it? Apply a small amount to damp hair and blow-dry.

The verdict: Good news for thick hair types – this left thick, wavy tresses tangle-free and added shine. Everyone’s hair was left soft, hydrated and frizz-free and testers said it made hair easier to style, especially when blow-drying. Virtually everyone said the effects lasted all day with no need to reapply.

Key specifications:
Product type: Lotion. Sulphate, fragrance, phosphate and paraben-free
Hair type(s): Suitable for frizzy, unmanageable hair
Heat protection: No

Moroccanoil Smoothing Lotion review(Score: 81/100)

The claims: This is a heat-activated cream designed to be used with your hot styling tools to help control frizz and make unruly hair more manageable.

How do you use it? Apply a small amount to freshly washed towel dried hair and comb through to ends. Once hair has dried, use your straighteners to activate the product and straighten hair in sections, going over the same area 3-5 times. It’s supposed to last up to eight washes without needing to be reapplied.

The verdict: 87% of panellists said this made hair easier to straighten and that their hair remained straight for a couple of days afterwards. Hair looked in better condition after use – silky smooth and shiny with no sticky or unpleasant residue. Its frizz-fighting benefits lasted well over six hours too.

Key specifications:
Product type: Cream
Hair type(s): All hair types
Heat protection: This cream is specifically designed for use with heated tools, providing protection up to 185C

(Score: 81/100)

The claims: This lightweight cream is designed for fine hair, helping to turn frizzy strands into smooth, sleek locks without weighing them down.

How do you use it? Apply to wet or dry hair. Dispense one pump into your palm, rub your hands together and distribute evenly throughout hair.

The verdict: The lightweight texture was a big plus for our testers, who said it was easy to apply to both wet and dry hair with no sticky or greasy feeling. Frizz was reduced immediately and locks felt softer and more manageable for over six hours.

Key specifications:
Product type: Cream
Hair type(s): Fine hairHeat protection: No

John Frieda Frizz Ease Weightless Wonder Featherlight Smoothing Crème review(Score:79/100)

The claims: This is a dry conditioning spray designed to protect your hair from daily damage – repelling dirt, tackling frizz and providing UV protection – while softening, smoothing and adding shine.

How do you use it? Use on dry hair. If you have medium to thick hair, hold the canister about six inches away and spray on in a sweeping motion, then smooth your hair with your hands or a comb. For fine hair, focus on applying from mid-lengths to ends. To spot treat, spray into your hand and apply where it’s needed.

The verdict: 89% of panellists were happy with the finish of their hair after using this spray and the light texture was also praised. Frizz and flyaways were visibly improved, hair was softer and more manageable and locks were left smooth, shiny and sleek. Results lasted on average 4-5 hours.

Key specifications:
Product type: Spray
Hair type(s): Suitable for all hair types.
Heat protection: No, but it does provide some UV protection

Living Proof No Frizz Instant De-Frizzer review(Score:79/100)

The claims: If you’re taking a holiday somewhere tropical this summer, you might want to pop this spray in your suitcase – it’s designed to tackle humidity-related frizz and smooth down static flyaways.

How do you use it? Easy – just spray it over your hair as and when needed.

The verdict: This reduced frizz and left our testers’ hair much shinier. 85% of the panel were happy with the result – hair was soft, more manageable, smoother and, impressively, the effects lasted for a few days after applying. As promised, it kept hair frizz-free during wet, damp and humid weather.

Key specifications:
Product type: Spray
Hair type(s): All hair types
Heat protection: No

Lee Stafford Dehumidifier Spray Review(Score: 77/100)

The claims: If your hair's a little damaged from too many blow dries or bleaching, this one’s for you: it’s designed to hydrate, soften and repair damaged hair, leaving it smooth and shiny.

How do you use it? Use on wet or dry hair. Rub a penny-sized amount in the palm of your hands to warm the oil, then use your fingers to apply to lengths.

The verdict: The vast majority of testers felt that this tamed frizz well, lasted a long time and worked for both straight and curly hair – helping make styling easier after use. The panel liked its silky, lightweight feel too.

Key specifications:
Product type: Serum
Hair type(s): All hair types
Heat protection: No

Aussie Calm the Frizz Lightweight Oil review(Score:76/100)