Which formulas tame fine, thick, wavy and curly hair -- and which are a waste of money
We painstakingly perused your ratings and reviews of anti-frizz products to find out which ones made your repeat purchase list and which fell short of your expectations. Soak up the feedback and use it to your advantage next time you're shopping for the perfect frizz-fighting formula for your hair type and beauty budget.
By Charli Schuler
Frizz-Ease Straight Answer Straightening Spray, $5.99
TotalBeauty.com rating: 4
Pros: "Aside from protecting my hair from the heat, it is very effective when straightening my hair." -- PF51099, TotalBeauty.com member
Cons: "This product somewhat helps wavy hair stay straight, but doesn't leave it soft or shiny. On the contrary, it leaves a stiff residue like that of firm-hold hairspray. Sprayed on wet hair, it's undetectable, but you'll feel like you're blow-drying with no product -- an unpleasant experience that causes breakage." -- Beth, Editor
Alterna Hemp Straightening Balm, $19 at salons
TotalBeauty.com rating: 8.5
Pros: "This light lotion is a safe option for O.D.-ers who just can't stop at a nickel-sized dollop of straightening cream (like me). Worked through wet curls before a blow-dry, it renders hair slippery and round-brushable without an oily silicone effect; my blow-out remained nicely un-wavy all day." -- Beth, Editor
Cons: "It kept my hair from becoming wavy at the end of the day but is still no match for humidity." -- jnetgerrior, TotalBeauty.com member
Alberto VO5 Sheer Hairdressing Weightless Leave-In Anti-Frizz & Shine Creme, $5.99
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 8*
Pros: "It makes my hair nice, shiny, and frizz free after blow-drying or straightening. Does the same job as the expensive products your hairdresser tries to sell you for half the price." -- ChristineY, TotalBeauty.com member
Cons: None
*At time of publication
Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Anti-Frizz Serum, $5.99
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 6*
Pros: "I still have a few flyways when I use it, but frizz is definitely minimized and it also adds shine. Not a bad price either." -- Buttons, TotalBeauty.com member
Cons: "Moderation is the key ... just a little too
much makes hair look greasy instead of shiny." -- EmilyHansen, TotalBeauty.com member
*At time of publication
Bumble and bumble DeFRIZZ, $24.99
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 8*
Pros: "This product consistently works for me -- on both wet and dry hair -- to tame frizz and leave my hair shiny. It's best mixed with a creamy leave-in conditioner if applying to wet hair, but works great on its own to tame stray frizzes or smooth dry ends when hair is dry." -- DeLux, TotalBeauty.com member
Cons: "Price is high, but when I find a bargain price, I stock up." -- bhaughey, TotalBeauty.com member
*At time of publication
Redken Outshine 01 Anti-frizz Polishing Milk, $14.99 at salons
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 8*
Pros: "It really gets the frizz out of my hair when I wear it curly and adds a little shine to it! I also love the packaging. The pump makes it so easy to use!" -- kjohns11, TotalBeauty.com member
Cons: "You do have to take care to distribute well throughout hair. If too much is in one area, it appears greasy [and] feels crunchy." -- jfishfrr, TotalBeauty.com member
*At time of publication
Davines MOMO Anti-Frizz Fluid, $17.59
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 9*
Pros: "I live in the muggy south and this product has become an essential for surviving hot and humid days. It tames my hair and leaves it silky smooth and smelling fresh." -- carlyharrell, TotalBeauty.com member
Cons: None
*At time of publication
TreSemme No-Frizz Ultra Light Shine Spray, $4.99
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 8*
Pros: "No frizz at all, even when I apply it on wet hair, and my hair is super-thick! It has a very nice, sweet smell to it and leaves just a little shine without feeling thick or greasy. It's like a miracle for my hair!" -- musicmodel
, TotalBeauty.com member
Cons: "If you put on too much it makes your hair look somewhat greasy. It smells sort of good at first, but then your hair will smell kind of gross after awhile. I also find that it leaks out of the bottle in small amounts." -- btyadt, TotalBeauty.com member
*At time of publication
Frizz-Ease Original Formula Hair Serum For Dry Frizz-Prone Hair, $9.09
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 7*
Pros: "I put this on when my hair is damp just before I blow-dry. The result is unbelievable. Straight, shiny like crazy and very [few] flyaways. The trick is to put it on slightly damp hair." -- fashbashgurl, TotalBeauty.com member
Cons: "This bottle is really tiny and goes fast if you really have a lot of hair like me. And it gets expensive to use on a regular basis." -- Daysky, TotalBeauty.com member
*At time of publication
John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Runway Straight Smoothing Milk, $5.99
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 6*
Pros: "It really does protect your hair from damage from curling irons and straighteners. It also really brings out the different browns in your hair." -- Erica07, TotalBeauty.com member
Cons: "This left my [thick, coarse, colored, straightened] hair feeling too puffy and greasy, even when I used really small amounts." -- Missy87, TotalBeauty.com member
*At time of publication
Neutrogena Triple Moisture Smooth Shine Anti Frizz Cream, $7.39
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 9*
Pros: "I use this product every day. I had a really bad experience with a perm and instead of curling it started frizzing. Now [my hair is] curly as it should be and soft." -- kathyt42, TotalBeauty.com member
Cons: "I add water to it before distributing through my hair. Before doing this, I found that my hair was very limp -- happens when I use too much product." -- Maryco, TotalBeauty.com member
*At time of publication
MOP C-Straight Straightening Cream, $15
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 4*
Pros: "Not much is needed. I used it on my normally straight hair, that has just a touch of a perm left & it seamed to control it some." -- scat413, TotalBeauty.com member
Cons: "Unfortunately, after using this pr
oduct and blowing my hair dry, my hair feels sort of sticky and dry -- definitely not run-your-fingers-through-it soft as I'd hoped." -- sawilly, TotalBeauty.com member
*At time of publication
Frederic Fekkai Coiff Perfecteur Anti-Frizz Silkening Creme, $25
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 9*
Pros: "My hair is naturally wavy. This product did a wonderful job at lightly smoothing my waves (I used it with Fekkai's wave spray), that looked soft and shiny." -- mmstetson, TotalBeauty.com member
Cons: "I seriously can't say anything bad about it except that the price is a bit higher than I'd like to pay -- but I'm willing to do it if it means beating the humidity with gorgeous hair!" -- BeautyChick01, TotalBeauty.com member
*At time of publication
Pantene Pro-V Anti-frizz Creme, Moisturizing Curls Curl Shaper, $6.95 at drugstores
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 8*
Pros: This is a very good product for curls. It has the frizz fighting power of a serum, minus the grease. It keeps curls from poofing up and it gives them a good shape. It makes hair soft and has a nice smell." -- selinasesshy, TotalBeauty.com member
Cons: "This product is okay and a decent approximation of Matrix's smoothing cream. Didn't really do much for my hair but reduce frizz a bit -- I have very curly hair, so I don't need much in the way of curl boosting." -- jamirblaze, TotalBeauty.com member
*At time of publication
Arrojo Studio Defrizz Serum, $15
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 9*
Pros: "With this product, no more frizz, even in rainy weather. My blow-dried straight bangs no longer curl into a comma shape at the hint of humidity. It feels great on your hair; doesn't weigh it down at all!" -- CWFFWC, TotalBeauty.com member
Cons: None
*At time of publication
Marco Pelusi Marco Anti-Frizz Leave-In Conditioner, $35
TotalBeauty.com rating: 9.5
Pros: "Just one or two pumps miraculously detangle knots and tame frizz on all hair types. Collagen temporarily fills holes in the hair shaft, making even color-treated hair look instantly shinier and healthier." -- Charli, Editor
Cons: "Left my hair feeling stiff." -- buell0400, TotalBeauty.com member
Suave Professionals Healthy Curls Anti-Frizz Cream, $2.99
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 9*
Pros: "My natural curls were bouncy, well-defined and frizz-free. This product is moisturizing and light -- perfect for my incredibly dry, incredibly fine head of hair. I've since abandoned my over-priced professional product for this. It works better, and I get much more product for about one tenth of the cost! -- ashalofs, TotalBeauty.com member
Cons: None
*At time of publication
Citre Shine Shine Mist Anti-Frizz Spray Laminator, $4.49
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 9*
Pros: "I have wavy unruly hair. When I take the time to straighten it, I spray a little of this on my brush and run the brush though my hair. It keeps the ends of my very long hair from looking dried out. And it has a nice, but not overwhelming scent." -- Icep25, TotalBeauty.com member
Cons: "Beware ... if you spray too much too close to your head, it's like straight oil." -- caseycb, TotalBeauty.com member
*At time of publication
Rene Furterer Control Emulsion Anti-frizz, $23
TotalBeauty.com average user rating: 10*
Pros: "This product tamed my hair and did not let it get frizzy, even after an entire day in the sun! It is very useful when hair is untamable!" -- lesley, TotalBeauty.com member
Cons: None
*At time of publication
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