The best product for frizzy hair depends on your specific hair needs. From deeply nourishing dry strands to defining waves or curls and protecting hair from heat, the right anti-frizz products can help leave hair smoother, softer and more manageable. The ULTIMATE SMOOTH collection is best for dry hair, Nutricurls Curlixir Defining Balm is best for curly and wavy hair and the EIMI Smooth Thermal Image is best for heat styling.
So, what actually causes frizzy hair? Humidity, dryness, heat styling and hair damage can all lead to frizz. Let’s dive into the right anti-frizz product depending on your hair type and what is causing your frizz.
Best for Dull, Rough and Frizzy Hair: ULTIMATE SMOOTH Mask
ULTIMATE SMOOTH Mask uses Squalane and Omega-9 to deeply nourish and smooth dull, rough and frizz-prone hair, leaving it softer, shinier and more manageable.
Your hair may be more prone to frizz due to a lack of moisture, leaving hair feeling rough and more susceptible to environmental factors such as humidity. Incorporating a nourishing hair mask into your hair care routine can help to replenish moisture and smooth hair, leaving it looking beautifully soft and polished.
Why we recommend it
- Designed to deeply nourish dull, frizz-prone hair
- Helps smooth the hair surface
- Leaves hair feeling softer and more manageable
- Enhances shine for a healthier-looking finish
- Helps reduce the appearance of frizz
How to use: Apply to clean, damp hair, focusing on the mid-lengths and ends. Leave for 5–10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Use regularly in place of conditioner when your hair needs extra nourishment.
Best for Curly & Wavy Hair: Nutricurls Curlixir Defining Balm
Nutricurls Curlixir Defining Balm uses Nourish-In Complex to nourish and define curls, helping reduce frizz while still maintaining a bouncy, touchable texture.
Curly and wavy hair can be particularly susceptible to frizz. Rather than working against your natural texture, try to choose products that care for your hair while enhancing your curl or wave pattern.
Nutricurls Curlixir Defining Balm helps to nourish and define each curl, delivering soft hold without compromising your hair’s natural movement.
Why we recommend it
- Designed specifically for curls and waves
- Nourishes while enhancing definition
- Provides a soft, touchable hold
- Helps reduce the appearance of frizz
How to use: Work through damp hair, then scrunch or style according to your natural curl pattern.
For extra dry or frizz-prone curls
When curls need an extra dose of nourishment, reach for Nutricurls Deep Treatment Waves & Curls Mask. This uses Nourish-In Complex, featuring Jojoba Oil and Panthenol, to provide intensive nourishment and help prevent frizz for soft, defined curls and waves.
Best for Heat Styling: ULTIMATE REPAIR Protective Leave-In
ULTIMATE REPAIR Protective Leave-In helps protect hair against breakage, UV, heat, mechanical damage and excess frizz while also strengthening and rebuilding hair inside out.
Regular use of hairdryers, straighteners and curling tools can contribute to heat damage, leaving hair feeling more prone to breakage and frizz. ULTIMATE REPAIR Protective Leave-In provides heat protection up to 230°C, helping shield hair while you style.
Why we recommend it
- Protects hair from heat up to 230°C
- Helps protect against breakage, UV, mechanical damage and frizz
- Helps strengthen and rebuild damaged hair with AHA and Omega-9
- Reduces frizz for up to 72 hours*
*When using Ultimate Repair Step 3 or 4. Versus non-conditioning shampoo
How to use: Apply 1 pump for fine hair, 2 pumps for medium hair, or 3–4 pumps for coarse hair through damp hair before blow-drying. You can also apply a small amount to dry hair before using straighteners or curling irons
For additional frizz control
For extra smoothing and control when heat styling, try EIMI Smooth Flowing Form. It uses a smoothing formula that reduces frizz and helps protect hair against dehydration when using hot tools.
Best for Humidity: ULTIMATE SMOOTH Miracle Oil Serum
When humidity is the culprit behind your frizz, reach for ULTIMATE SMOOTH Miracle Oil Serum. Formulated with Squalane and Omega-9, this smoothing oil-serum formula nourishes hair and creates a protective barrier against humidity, delivering Up to 85% smoother hair. *
*When using non-conditioning shampoo
ULTIMATE SMOOTH Miracle Oil Serum is ideal for a smooth, glossy look, that can be used mixed in with the ULTIMATE SMOOTH Mask, applied to damp hair before styling or used on dry hair to tame flyaways.
Why we recommend it
- Up to 85% smoother hair*
- Helps protect against humidity
- Nourishes with Squalane and Omega-9
- Smooths flyaways and adds glossy shine
- Can be used on damp or dry hair
*When using non-conditioning shampoo
How to use: Apply 2–3 pumps through the lengths and ends of clean, damp hair before blow-drying. Or, use a small amount on dry hair between washes to tame flyaways.
Which Anti-Frizz Product Should You Choose?
Not sure which product is right for you? Start with your biggest frizz concern then choose a formula designed to address your hair’s needs.
| Your hair type or concern | Best Wella product | Why |
|---|---|---|
Dull, rough, frizzy hair | Deeply nourishes and smooths dry and frizz-prone hair | |
Curly or wavy hair | Nourishes, defines and helps reduce frizz | |
Frizzy, damaged hair | Protects from heat and breakage while repairing damage | |
Frizz caused by humidity | Creates a protective barrier and provides long-lasting frizz control | |
Very rough or frizz-prone curls | Provides intensive nourishment and helps prevent frizz | |
Frizz while using hot tools | Smooths frizz while helping protect against dehydration during heat styling |
For best results, build your anti-frizz routine around your hair’s individual needs rather than relying on a single product. From cleansing and conditioning to treatments and styling, the right combination can help you achieve smoother and more manageable hair.
Read our guide on how to get rid of frizzy hair, and learn how to layer your anti-frizz routine according to your hair’s needs.