“Summer” and “smooth hair” have come to be known as antonyms, and there is little we can do to stop frizz from happening on the hottest—and most humid—days of the year. Our editors have done the grunge work for you, and discovered which products work and which don’t. Here are some of their favorites for a frizz-free summer.
Elise Minton, Executive Beauty Editor
Favorite Frizz Fighter: Kérastase Serum Oleo-Relax
“This serum does a pretty good job of controlling frizz on my thick hair without leaving it feeling greasy or like it’s coated in product.” $40, kerastase-usa.com
Liz Ritter, Executive Managing Editor
Favorite Frizz Fighter: John Masters Sea Mist
This is the ultimate spray-and-go product. You spritz it on after washing, comb through and let hair air-dry and it settles with just a touch of that beachy-look bounce without any frizz. It also has an amazing lavender scent that’s like a mini-spa in your strands.” $17, ulta.com
Leiana Briganti, Digital Coordinator
Favorite Frizz Fighter: Dr. Bronner’s Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
“It’s kind of a boring answer, but coconut oil works for me! A tiny drop is all it takes to calm my hair even in South Florida’s sweltering summer humidity!” $12, drbronner.com
Leah Goldblatt, Editorial Assistant
Favorite Frizz Fighter: CHI Ceramic Hairstyling Iron
“My hair is so difficult to keep under control in the summer thanks to all the heat and humidity. My go-to tool is the CHI Ceramic Hairstyling Iron, which helps keep frizz at bay while leaving my hair smooth and shiny.” $90, ulta.com
Anna Jimenez, Senior Multimedia Editor
Favorite Frizz Fighter: Oribe Curl Control Silkening Crème
“Packed with avocado, apricot and coconut oils, this ultra-hydrating product gives nice frizz-free definition to curls. It also has UV protection so it keeps your strands strong despite the sun. It’s perfect for summer when you don’t want to fuss with your hair and want to wear a wavy or curly style.” $38, oribe.com
Carolyn Hsu, Digital Managing Editor
Favorite Frizz Fighter: Redken Frizz Dismiss Fly-Away Fix Finishing Sheets
“Redken Frizz Dismiss Finishing Sheets are an essential summer-must have for frizz control when one needs it the most—on the go. Touted as ‘for all hair types in all humidity levels,’ these individual sheets help smooth strands, tame flyaways, dismiss static and add shine. The product is also lavender oil–infused to help nourish and strengthen hair fibers, so you’re not only left with smoother hair instantly, but also healthier hair long-term.” $25, ulta.com
Margaret McGriff, Senior Web Editor
Favorite Frizz Fighting Product: Cantu Shea Butter Coconut Curling Cream
Keeping the humidity from turning my hair into a frizzy mess starts on wash day, and this cream from Cantu is a must. Formulated with 100-percent shea butter, it moisturizes dry strands and leaves my curls defined for days on end. $7, walgreens.com