Editor Tip: For added frizz-reducing benefits, try topping off your final look with the Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil, the original moisture-sealing product that inspired this shampoo.
Key Ingredients: Coconut oil, argan oil, sweet almond oil, grape seed oil, macadamia oil, safflower seed oil | Who It’s For: Anyone with dry hair that needs more moisture in their hair-care routine.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does frizz form?
So, what causes our hair to frizz up in the first place, and how do we get it to stop? In its basic definition, frizz is when the outermost cuticle layer of the hair shaft is out of alignment, creating a jagged look. Multiple factors have an impact on your hair and its texture, but one of the most likely causes is dehydration. “Frizz comes from the hair absorbing moisture in the air,” Los Angeles-based hairstylist Jen Atkin tells Allure. Frizzy strands can also form from heat damage, friction, and breakage.
How can I smooth frizz?
Since the most common cause of frizz is lack of moisture, the first course of action is to amp up your deep conditioning routine. “Make sure you’re conditioning and masking to help your hair combat [frizz] and leave [hair] moisturized without wanting to absorb the moisture outside,” says Atkin.
As for damage related to everyday wear and tear (culprits include your straightener and pillowcase, which we’ll get to), Atkin says there are certain techniques you can use to ensure frizz-free days, such as applying styling creams before using a hot tool. “If you’re styling with a curling iron or flatiron, spraying the hair with hairspray beforehand and brushing through will help prolong the style and prevent frizz,” she adds.
If you’re not heat styling but still want to target frizz, Atkin says to elevate your post-shower, damp hair regimen with conditioning, moisture-replenishing products (like the ones above). When air-drying, foregoing a wrap altogether is key to minimizing frizz, but if you’d prefer your floors to stay dry, Atkin suggests using a microfiber towel or an old cotton T-shirt to wring out the excess water.
Hair tools for frizzy hair
Like a painter who needs brushes, you need the proper tools to create sleek, glossy looks. You’re probably aware of the impact heated tools can have on your hair, but everyday items like your brush or pillowcase could be cramping your style. Below are just a few of our favorite tools that smooth frizz and prevent the concern altogether.
How we test and review products
We always enlist a range of testers for our makeup vertical, but hair-care products and tools are another story. While there are certain products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind. Many are created in order to address a concern (dandruff, breakage, brittleness) or to work most effectively for a specific hair type (4C curls, wavy hair, gray hair). You wouldn’t want to pick up a purple shampoo that’s only been reviewed by someone with, say, auburn hair, or a diffuser that’s never been tested by anyone with curls — right?