Is your natural hair texture unruly? Does frizz take over when humidity sets in? Not everyone wakes up with perfectly straight hair, but the right combination of products, treatments and styling tools can help you get pretty close. Click through to discover 10 products that will help keep your strands straighter than ever.
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Amika Nourishing Hair Mask
Why it works: This nutrient-rich, creamy mask features obliphica oil (you might know it as sea buckthorn berry), which packs a punch of omega fatty acids that strengthen locks and repair dryness and damage—the first step to smoother, straighter hair. And, we can’t get enough of the fresh, addicting scent that lingers in your hair all day. $40, loveamika.com
Brazilian Blowout Açai Anti-Frizz Shampoo
Why it works: Keep your strands smooth and shielded from the frustrating effects of humidity with this sulfate-free shampoo that helps extend the life of in-salon keratin treatments. The energizing citrus scent is perfect for your morning shower, plus, it won’t strip or fade your color. $34, brazilianblowout.com
Bumble and bumble Straight Blow Dry
Why it works: The must-have blow-dry prep for those with curly, coarse or frizzy hair, this lightweight balm makes it easier than ever to achieve a straight style, and help it last. Apply it from your mid-lengths down to your ends for a luminous, polished look. $30, sephora.com
CHI Straight Guard
Why it works: Positively charged silk molecules in this smoothing cream help strengthen your hair’s natural structure while protecting locks from daily styling damage. Moisture and shine improve dramatically with each use and hair stays tamed, even on bad-weather days. $15, ulta.com
Drybar Buttercup Blow Dryer
Why it works: The ultimate must-have for a quick and powerful (it has an 1875-watt motor) blow-dry, this hair stylist favorite uses nanoionic minerals to condition hair as it dries it. If you’ve ever had a blowout at drybar, you’ve seen firsthand what this tool can do. And if not, we highly recommend you experience it. $195, shop.thedrybar.com
Healthy Sexy Hair Soya Want Flat Hair
Why it works: Reach for this aerosol spray before using your hot styling tools to protect your hair from damage while simultaneously smoothing your hair cuticle for a boost in sleekness and shine. Spray it on before styling and also afterward for a lustrous, long-lasting finish. $17, ulta.com
L’Oréal Paris Smooth Intense Straight Boosting Pre-Conditioner
Why it works: After shampooing, apply this protein-rich cream evenly throughout your hair (avoid your roots) and let it soak in for one minute. Then, layer conditioner on top and let the two combine on your hair for another couple minutes before rinsing. The result: pin-straight strands that feel supersmooth. $6, target.com
Living Proof Style Lab Straight
Why it works: Amp up the style and shine of your hair with this lightweight spray that protects your hair from the damaging heat (up to 450 degrees) of flat irons and blowdryers. Mist onto damp hair before styling or use it to prolong the life of your straight blowout by spraying it onto dry hair and then using a flat iron. $29, livingproof.com
Moroccanoil Frizz Control
Why it works: Keep static, flyaways and frizz at bay, especially in warmer climates, with this weather-resistant, argan oil–rich spray that not only smooths strands, but also leaves them smelling fresh and beachy with the brand’s cult-favorite scent. We suggest spraying it onto your hands first and then working it into your hair. $34, moroccanoil.com
FHI Heat Stylus Thermal Styling Brush
Why it works: This high-tech tool has the look of a brush, but the power of a styler (it heats up to 400 degrees using tourmaline technology). Use it to create everything from sleek, straight hair to full, bouncy curls. Controlled heat settings allow for optimal styling on a variety of hair types, including fragile and coarse. $140, fhiheat.com
