18 Best Anti-Frizz Hair Products That Really Work

The first place winner in our GH Beauty Lab's anti-frizz product test, Orlando Pita's unique cream-serum hybrid is proven to keep frizz at bay. Of all the products tested, it came out on top for keeping hair swatches smooth for nearly 24 hours in a chamber with up to 85% humidity. On top of that, testers rated it best for leaving hair soft without being tacky, sticky or crunchy. "This prevented the Miami humidity from flattening my hair," one tester raved. If you don't like sweet-scented products, this one may not be for you: Some testers found the fragrance to be overly saccharine.

Garnier's argan oil-laced styling cream was a GH Beauty Lab anti-frizz test winner for keeping users' strands polished with no greasiness or stickiness. Developed to smoothly blow dry hair, this price-friendly buy scored high with testers — they found it smoothed hair and fended off frizz immediately after application. Despite its strong silkening effects, one tester noted that it's so lightweight that "you wouldn't even know I had product on." Because this product is designed specifically for blow drying hair, it won't work very well if you're air drying.

Created for textured hair, infuse strands with bounce, fullness and shape all while managing frizz using this airy foam from Pattern Beauty. A 2023 GH Beauty Award winner, our professional hairstylist panel rated it best for defining and holding curls in place. Testers also loved this product, with one sharing that it didn't make hair feel crunchy," and another one raving that it "really accentuates your natural curl pattern while keeping it volumized and less frizzy." Some of the stylists didn't love this product's scent, stating that it was overly floral and too strong.

Add shine, diminish frizz and get a great deal all at the same time — what more could you ask for? This well-priced hair serum is great for frizzy, dry hair; it was a consumer favorite in Beauty Lab testing especially for providing shine and smoothing benefits. Testers also loved that it comes with a built-in pump for easy dispersing and that a little goes a long way (though don't use too much, or it can make strands look oily). "It controlled the curl and frizz and felt light on my hair," one tester raved. "It almost made my hair sparkle."

Pantene's deep conditioning hair mask can do it all, from boosting shine to restoring smoothness. With added lipids and antioxidants, it claims to help make hair stronger and healthier, too. One of our GH beauty editors swears by this product, using it after every shampoo. "I cannot tell you how many compliments I've gotten on my hair since I started using this deep conditioner," she says. "I have thick, wavy, frizzy hair and this makes it more manageable, shiny and smooth. Plus, it fights off static in the winter months." Some online reviewers find it weighs their hair down, but our editor didn't experience this.

Try this serum from Hair Biology to tame frizz. Specifically created for gray hair, third party testing confirmed that this product measurably improves smoothness and softness and adds manageability to hair. Online reviewers echo these results, sharing that they had "no flyaway hairs and my highlights look like they were freshly done. I love the softness of my hair and the way my natural waves look with no frizz to be found." Some find that you need to use a lot of product on longer or thicker hair.

Easy to use both on dry and damp hair, Olaplex's famed bond-building technology is infused into this leave-in product to help strengthen strands and dampen frizz. "It's a conditioning product, so it fixes frizz without ever being hard or crispy," says GH Beauty Reviews Analyst Chiara Butler. "It can also be used on damp hair to prevent frizz while hair dries." She also likes its bright, fresh scent. Make sure not to use too much of this, otherwise it may cause hair to look greasy.

Looking for a super smooth, sleek and straight hairstyle? Recommended by two of our experts, Color Wow's anti-frizz spray is a favorite amongst experts and consumers alike. Though it's an at-home treatment, results will "last up to three washes and leaves the hair looking glossy and ultra-smooth," says Laurabeth Cabott, stylist and owner of Kansas City-based hair salon Artistry by LB. Nozomi, Master Hair Stylist & Extensions Specialist at Warren Tricomi NYC, recommends spraying it onto strands prior to blowdrying. "It helps block humidity," Nozomi adds. Some online reviewers with curly hair don't feel that it works well for them, so this is likely best for straight and wavy hair types.

Achieve tamed, healthy hair using natural ingredients thanks to this leave-in from Rahua. Designed to be use on both wet and dry hair, the creamy product will deliver immediate results, explains Richards. It's filled with natural ingredients "such as quinoa and raspberry leaf which are going to promote moisture retention and repair frizz," she says. It's a little pricey, but it also provides heat protection on top of its anti-frizz properties.

Great for those with thin or fine hair — or anyone averse to heavier styling products — GH Beauty Lab anti-frizz stylers test winner Kérastase provides potent anti-frizz power in a lightweight liquid spray. Though pricey, the mist stopped frizz on testers' hair for a full day as well as on hair swatches in the Lab’s humidity chamber, and it didn't feel tacky. "My usually frizzy and broken ends were much smoother and shinier," a tester revealed. "There is no residue and my fine hair is weighed down just enough on the ends but not greasy on top."

When you think anti-frizz, there's a good chance you think of John Frieda's products. An upgraded version of the original serum, this GH Beauty Award winner is packed with advanced ingredients and comes in packaging that doesn't sacrifice its proven performance, GH Beauty Lab evaluations found. "It defines and smooths my frizzy waves and baby hairs," GH Beauty Lab Executive Director Birnur Aral reported. Less is more with this product, otherwise you risk it leaving your hair feeling oily.

Tame unruly hair and fend off frizz from the get-go, starting in the shower. The protein-infused Nexxus shampoo and matching conditioner, both GH Beauty Award winners, are proven frizz-fighters. In a study on hair samples in 98% humidity, strands had significantly less frizz up to 72 hours after application of the system. "The amount of smoothness and shine was noticeable from the first use," a tester marveled. Take note that these products produce best results when used together, rather than separately.

Created specifically for frizzy hair, John Frieda's nourishing shampoo (and its matching conditioner) earned high marks in the Beauty Lab's test of hydrating shampoos and conditioners for making hair feel moisturized, which is key for keeping frizz at a bay. Many testers reported that their strands were smooth and "much less frizzy" than before. If you have thinner hair, it may leave you feeling a little greasy, as some reviewers feel it can be heavy or overly moisturizing.

An all-time favorite of GH's beauty director for silkening her wavy, damaged hair, this cult classic smoothing cream was also a top performer in the GH Beauty Lab's anti-frizz product testing. It scored well in Lab evaluations for both minimizing frizz and softening hair. “Not only was my hair frizz-free, it was soft, manageable and looked healthier!” a tester marveled. Some online reviewers wish this product provided stronger frizz-fighting abilities, as they felt their hair wasn't completely tamed after use.

A GH Beauty Lab favorite, Garnier's well-priced cream with argan oil, aloe and coconut oil functions both as a leave-in conditioner and smoothing styler, perfect for when you're air-drying your hair. Beauty Lab data evaluation found that among women with frizzy hair, 84% reported their hair felt smoother and 80% felt that it did not look frizzy after use. Apply all over damp hair post-shower; on dry hair, glide a small dab over strands to smooth and shape as needed. Some find that it didn't do much for their hair, so if you're dealing with a lot of frizz, this may not be the right pick for you.

Made with botanical oils, this It’s A 10 treatment mask won the GH Beauty Lab's test of deep conditioners, receiving a perfect score for conditioning ability and high marks for making hair look smoother. It's a great go-to if you only want to use one product: It "made my hair soft and shiny, and it controlled frizz as well," a tester noted. "I let my hair air dry and didn't need [to apply] any other product." Be sure to rinse this product out of your hair really well, as the consistency may cause buildup.

Shield your style against frizz no matter how balmy the weather with John Frieda's bargain spray, a winner in GH Beauty Lab hairspray testing for keeping hair's shape intact and smooth. It scored at the top for holding curls in place in the Lab's humidity-chamber test and for not flaking or feeling heavy on hair. "I've had no flyaway hairs at all," a tester reported. Online reviewers are split on the scent of this product, with some liking it and others feeling it smells too synthetic.

Hold down stray flyaways, well, on the fly with these GH Beauty Award-winning smoothing hair sheets from Nexxus. Made with argan oil, the portable, pocket-sized sachets are "perfect for taming out-of-place or fuzzy strands throughout the day," one tester said. Use them anywhere on your hair to dampen static as well. Warning: They leave a bit of oily residue on your fingers after use.