6 Hairstylist-Approved Anti-Frizz Serums for All Hair Types

Dealing with frizzy hair? If there's one product that's going to fix those flyaways – and fast – it's an anti-frizz serum. These formulas make light work of unruly strands. But choosing the right product isn't always easy, which is where this guide comes in. Below, we reveal six anti-frizz serums, chosen by salon pros for their powerful smoothing effects…

The Quick Take: Your Ideal Anti-Frizz Serum

1. For silky shine and 96-hours frizz control: ULTIMATE SMOOTH Miracle Oil Serum
2. For taming fluffy lengths on-the-go: ULTIMATE SMOOTH 24/7 Silky Milk
3. For dry, coarse, stressed-out hair: INVIGO Nutri-Enrich Frizz Control Cream
4. For overnight protection against night stressors: ULTIMATE REPAIR Night Serum
5. For heat & frizz protection: ULTIMATE REPAIR 5-in-1 Protective Leave-In
6. For soft, bouncy, curl and coil definition: NutriCurls Curlixir Balm

What is the Best Anti-Frizz Serum?

The ‘best’ anti-frizz serum for you comes down to how your flyaways behave and when you like to use it. So, let’s take a closer look at your six options…

1. Best For 96-Hour Frizz Control¹: ULTIMATE SMOOTH Miracle Oil Serum

Who it's for: Anyone who loves a silky blow-dry, glossy shine, and the rich care of a hair oil.

What it does: If you crave the silky, comforting texture of an anti-frizz oil, you'll love the luxurious ULTIMATE SMOOTH Miracle Oil Serum. A hair serum and hair oil in one, it's enriched with a blend of Squalane and Omega-9, delivering inside-out nourishment.

Benefits:

• Nourishment in 30 seconds and smoothness that lasts up to 3 days¹
• 96 hours of frizz control
• Built-in UV and heat protection up to 230°C/450°F

Key ingredients: Squalane and Omega-9

How to use it:

• 1-2 pumps for fine/shoulder-length hair.
• 2-3 pumps for thick/long hair.
• Apply to damp mid-lengths and ends before blow-drying, or smooth through dry hair to boost nourishment in between washes.

Pro trick: This one-of-a-kind oil-serum can also supercharge your hair mask. Scoop ULTIMATE SMOOTH Intense Mask into the palm of your hand, add a couple of drops of the oil, then apply to clean, damp hair and let it absorb for five minutes.

2. Best For Fine Hair Prone to Fluffiness: ULTIMATE SMOOTH 24/7 Silky Milk

Who it’s for: Those with fluffy lengths or fine hair, seeking a frizz-taming solution for in between wash days.

What it does: ULTIMATE SMOOTH 24/7 Silky Milk is your lightweight answer to frizz and flyaways, giving you smoothness, frizz control and long-lasting shine in between washes. Use it in the morning or on the go for instant polish. It also helps to protect against heat styling, making it ideal for a quick refresh with your flat iron or curling wand.

Benefits:

• Non-greasy milk that invisibly softens and smooths
• Makes hair look more polished – instantly
• Perfect for on-the-go touch-ups
• UV protection and heat protection up to 230°C/450°F

Key ingredients: Squalane and Omega-9

How to use it:

• 1-2 pumps for fine/shoulder-length hair.
• 2-3 pumps for thick/long hair.
• Apply to damp mid-lengths and ends before blow-drying, or smooth through dry hair for weightless frizz control.

Pro trick: When it’s humid outside, ULTIMATE SMOOTH 24/7 Silky Milk in your bag for on-the-go touch-ups. Because it sinks in so fast, it’s ideal for targeting soft, airy frizz as and when needed.

"ULTIMATE SMOOTH SILKY MILK IS BRILLIANT FOR CREATING SOFTNESS AND SHINE THAT REFLECTS WHILE GIVING GENTLE STYLING BENEFITS. I LOVE USING IT THE DAY AFTER TO BRING LIFE AND ELASTICITY BACK TO THE HAIR TO CREATE NATURAL MOVEMENT AND A HEALTHY LOOK."

Briana Cisneros (@brianacisneros), Wella Professionals Global Ambassador

3. Best For Dry, Stress Hair: INVIGO Nutri-Enrich Frizz Control Cream

Who it’s for: Thicker, coarser hair types craving more intensive nourishment.

What it does: If you prefer the richer texture of a cream, INVIGO Nutri-Enrich Frizz Control Cream delivers. It helps to protect and perfect stressed strands for the silkiest blow-dries, leaving your hair soft, shiny and full of vitality. Tricky-to-tame hair will love this.

Benefits:

● Enriches dry, stressed, coarse hair with deep nourishment

● Instantly targets frizz and flyaways

● Ideal for creating smooth, straight blow-dries

● Lets waves, curls and coils take shape with more manageability

Key ingredients: Goji Berry, Oleic Acid, Panthenol and Vitamin E

How to use it:

● Designed for use on damp hair.

● Use this creamy anti-frizz serum pre-blow dry or before air-drying.

● Comb it through the mid-lengths and ends of your hair, adding a little extra to especially frizzy areas.

Pro trick: Before applying, massage the serum into the palms of your hands to warm it up. Then gently glide your hands over the surface of your hair for even distribution.

4. Best For Fighting Morning Frizz: ULTIMATE REPAIR Night Serum

Try: ULTIMATE REPAIR Night Serum

What it does: Anti-frizz products aren't just for daytime. If you often wake up to an untameable mane, add ULTIMATE REPAIR Night Serum to your night-time hair care regimen. It’s a protective serum that shields strands from frizz-inducing, breakage-boosting friction while you sleep, so your morning ritual is simpler. You might even get to hit snooze on your alarm.

Benefits:

• Up to 6x smoother hair².
• Overnight protection from friction.
• Reduces breakage.
• Hair is less frizzy when you wake up.

Key ingredients: Omega-9 and AHA

How to use it:

• Apply the night serum to dry hair before bed, focusing on the mid-lengths and ends.
• If you like to secure your hair in an overnight style, follow your usual ritual.

Pro trick: To further help to protect hair from breakage while you sleep, swap cotton for a silk or satin pillowcase. Wrapping your hair in a silk bonnet or scarf will also help to keep pillow friction at bay.

5. Best For Frizz-Free Heat Styling: ULTIMATE REPAIR 5-in-1 Protective Leave-In

Who it’s for: Anyone who uses heat tools, whether that’s a hair dryer, flat iron, curling wand, or all three.

What it does: Heat-styling protection goes four steps further with ULTIMATE REPAIR 5-in-1 Protective Leave-In, a delicate cream-serum that helps to protect against hot tools, UV exposure, frizz, breakage and mechanical damage. It's powered by a blend of AHA and Omega-9, which reinforces strands by repairing the cortex while targeting the outer layer. So, if you have damaged hair that struggles to withstand daily aggressors, some drops will envelop fragile lengths in the protective care they need, while keeping frizz under wraps.

Benefits:

• Heat protection up to up to 450°F/230°C
• Reduces frizz for up to 72 hours²
• Up to 99% less breakage²
• Helps to protect against UV rays and mechanical damage

Key ingredients: AHA and Omega-9

How to use it:

• Apply to damp hair before blow-drying.
• Use on dry hair before styling with a flat iron or curling iron.

Pro trick: For a perfecting and protecting power pair, layer ULTIMATE REPAIR Protective Leave-In over the top of ULTIMATE REPAIR Miracle Hair Rescue. The potent treatment repairs hair damage in 90 seconds³, leaving hair with up to 99% less breakage².

6. Best For Defining Curls and Coils: NutriCurls Curlixir Balm

Who it’s for: Wavy, curly, and coily hair types needing definition without crunch.

What it does: The dream for curls and coils, NutriCurls Curlixir Balm is richer than your average serum, delivering definition, bounce and light hold with every (gentle) scrunch. It's formulated with Wella Professionals' exclusive Nourish-In Complex for weightless moisture that keeps curls and coils touchably soft. Plus, if you find that frizz tends to disrupt your curl pattern, a few drops of this will give ringlets and zags the texture-loving finish they deserve.

Benefits:

• Enhances curl shape and bounce
• Helps reduce frizz without stiffness
• Supports soft, touchable definition
• Balm-serum hybrid for wet and dry hair

Key ingredients: Nourish-In Complex and conditioning oils

How to use it:

• Gently scrunch 2-4 pumps of NutriCurls Curlixir Balm into damp or dry hair to reactivate the shape of your curls or coils.
• You can also use it to finger-coil your lengths, creating an extra-defined, bouncy finish.

Pro trick: Divide curls before applying NutriCurls Curlixir Balm, and smooth through hair in an even layer to ensure every last strand gets texture-loving care.

Don't Make These Anti-Frizz Serum Mistakes

When applying your chosen hair serum, make sure you...

• avoid putting serum through the roots. Focus on the mid-lengths and ends only to prevent product buildup through the roots;
• don't skimp on the rest of your routine. For best frizz-defying results, use a shampoo and conditioner that promise a smooth finish, too, like ULTIMATE SMOOTH Shampoo and ULTIMATE SMOOTH Conditioner;
• aren't using too much. Start slow and gradually build up your serum. Remember: it's always easier to add more product than it is to take it away.

Your Anti-Frizz Serum Questions – Answered

What Causes Frizzy Hair?

Frizz can happen for a wide range of reasons, and knowing the cause is key to achieving smoother hair. So, do any of these sound familiar? They could be the culprits behind those telltale flyaways.

• Heat and mechanical damage: Without the right protective care in place, heat styling and daily wear and tear can result in breakage, leaving your hair looking stressed and frizzy.
• Lack of moisture: Dry hair is prone to the rough texture and flyaway strands synonymous with frizz – especially when the air is damp and humid.
• Environmental changes: Extreme weather, air con and central heating can all impact the smoothness of your hair. Dry air, in particular, is behind that static, frizzy look.
• Natural hair type: Some of us are simply born with frizz, whether that's due to the way it grows from the follicle or the amount of natural oil our scalp produces.
• Aging: Hair can become thinner, finer and frizzier over time. Just as pigment levels go down (leading to greys), moisture levels can reduce, too.

Can You Use Anti-Frizz Serum on Dry Hair?

Yes, you can use most anti-frizz serums on dry hair, but it's important you check the usage instructions before doing so. Some anti-frizz treatments are specially designed to be used on damp hair, while others, like ULTIMATE SMOOTH 24/7 Silky Milk, are made for smoothing down frizzy hair in between wash days.

Can I Use Anti-Frizz Serum Every Day?

Yes, you can use an anti-frizz serum every day, but you'll want a formula that sinks in fast. For this, we love ULTIMATE SMOOTH 24/7 Silky Milk, a lightweight lotion that tames flyaways and fluffy lengths fast. Then, before bed, apply ULTIMATE REPAIR Night Serum. It's a protective gel-cream that lets you wake up to 6x smoother hair².

Is Anti-Frizz Hair Serum a Heat Protectant?

While not all anti-frizz serums offer heat protection, you can find formulas that are suitable for use while heat styling. For example, ULTIMATE SMOOTH Miracle Oil Serum shields strands against heat damage while delivering mirror-like shine, and ULTIMATE REPAIR 5-in-1 Protective Leave-In combines damage repair with a built-in heat and UV shield.

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¹ When using Miracle Oil Serum, if unwashed for 3 days, vs. untreated.

² Vs. non-conditioning shampoo.

³ When using ULTIMATE REPAIR Miracle Hair Rescue.