How to Get Rid of Frizzy Hair for Good: The Science-Backed Routine from the #1 Frizz Brand
Frizz. It’s one of the all-time top hair frustrations you share with us in social comments, in product reviews and in your comments on our hair quiz.
Whether it’s caused by humidity, dryness, or damage, one thing’s for sure: frizz-proofing your hair requires the right products, grounded in serious science-backed research. And that’s where we come in.
Let’s break down what causes frizz — and the best way to stop it once and for all.
How to Stop Hair From Frizzing in 10 Ways
1. Start with a Gentle Shampoo + Conditioner
Many frizz issues can be avoided by protecting and prepping your hair the right way from the moment you step into the shower. But not... as many people think... by using an “anti-frizz” shampoo!
2. Turn down the heat in the shower
Hot water strips hair’s natural oils and opens the cuticle. Rinsing with cooler water helps smooth the outer layer of the strand.
3. Hydrate, Detangle and Smooth the Cuticle with Frizz-Foiling Conditioners
Conditioner is critical for smoothing the cuticle layer and should always follow shampooing.
For easy detangling, strand smoothing and ideal hydration (without heavy build up or colour warping side effects) choose Color Security Conditioner (formulas for fine or thick hair).
If your hair needs more intensive smoothing and repair, swap your regular conditioner for a treatment mask. Dreaming is designed to be used every 2-3 shampoos: apply after shampooing, leave on for a few minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
4. Use a microfiber towel or cotton T-shirt to blot hair dry
Rubbing hair with regular towels can rough up the hair shaft, raising cuticles and creating friction. Microfiber or T-shirt drying is gentler and helps reduce frizz.
5. Handle wet hair with care
Wet hair is more vulnerable to damage. Avoid brushing right after the shower—instead, use a wide-tooth comb and detangle gently, preferably before you rinse conditioner.
6. Add a multi-tasking leave-in conditioner for next-level frizz prevention
For major frizz reduction plus a whole slew of health-boosts for your hair, our go-to is Money Mist – a luxe, lightweight leave-in conditioner designed to elevate your entire routine thanks to its 10-in-1 multitasking benefits.
This award-winning formula is powered by proprietary ingredients that instantly reduce frizz by 81%* and deliver 69% less breakage* whilst hydrating, strengthening and detangling.
7. Block Humidity with the G.O.A.T. water-resistant top coat – Dream Coat
If your end goal is a silky-smooth blowout that stays sleek and won’t re-frizz even in high humidity, you styling holy grail is Dream Coat.
Color Wow chief chemist, Dr. Joe Cincotta, explains:
“Dream Coat is a superlight spray featuring groundbreaking polymer technology to clamp down cuticles, compress, tighten, and seal every single strand. Your hair literally becomes impermeable to moisture/humidity.”
Activated by the heat of your blow dryer, Dream Coat forms a powerful humidity-blocking shield that is virtually waterproof to stop your style from reverting back to its natural frizzy texture even in very high humidity.
8. Always use heat protection
Using hot tools on unprotected hair is a surefire way to damage your cuticle layer. We add heat protection to most of our leave-in treatments and stylers, including Dream Coat.
9. Lock in style, block out humidity with a strong hold hairspray
But, especially if you’re creating a gravity-defying updo or high profile volume, an added measure of bold hold will keep hair from frazzling and collapsing in humidity.
Color Wow’s Texas Hold ‘Em Hairspray is the lightweight answer that stops flop and frizz... delivers heavy duty hold, heat protection, UV protection and 82% style retention in high humidity**.
**Independent study. Average results recorded after 8 hrs in 60% Relative Humidity
10. Get regular trims
When you don’t trim your hair regularly, it can result in split ends that ultimately unravel strands, causing damage and frizz.
What If Frizz Has Already Appeared?
Despite your best efforts, sometimes frizz makes an unwanted appearance.
One-Minute Transformation is a non-greasy style cream formulated with ultra-nourishing avocado oil.
Use it on dry hair to instantly depuff, silken, shine and rehydrate frizzy hair. Apply a pea-sized amount to each section of hair and brush through. For a more polished finish, wrap hair around a round brush and hit with quick heat.
Frizz-Fixing FAQs
What is the best treatment for frizzy hair?
The best treatment for frizzy hair depends on what’s causing the frizz. If your hair is dry, damaged, puffy or frazzled, Dreaming Advanced Repair and Resurfacing Treatment smooths, fills and seals the cuticle, helping to repair damage and create a smoother, more refined surface that resists humidity.
For a sleek, frizz-free blowout, Dream Coat uses heat-activated polymer technology to form a lightweight, water-resistant topcoat around each strand, helping prevent humidity from disrupting your style.
How can I get rid of frizz in 5 minutes?
If frizz has already appeared, use One-Minute Transformation on dry hair. This non-greasy styling cream instantly depuffs, silkens, shines and rehydrates frizzy hair.
Apply a pea-sized amount to frizzy sections and brush through. For a more polished finish, wrap hair around a round brush and hit with quick heat.
Why is my hair so frizzy?
Frizz happens when the hair’s outer cuticle layer is raised, preventing strands from sitting in smooth alignment. Humidity, dryness, heat styling, colouring, sulphates, rough towel drying and harsh brushing can all create or worsen frizz.
Anything that dehydrates or damages the cuticle layer and causes it to lift can leave hair more vulnerable to frizz. You can read more about the causes of frizzy hair in our guide.
What’s the best daily routine to keep hair frizz-free?
Start by washing with a gentle, residue-free shampoo and following with conditioner to hydrate, detangle and smooth the cuticle. Handle wet hair carefully, avoid rough towel drying and use heat protection whenever you style with hot tools.
For longer-lasting frizz prevention, incorporate targeted anti-frizz treatments into your routine.
How do I stop frizz on top of my head?
Frizz on top of the head can be made worse by dryness, damage, breakage and humidity, so avoid rough brushing and other habits that can damage the cuticle.
If frizz has already appeared, smooth a small amount of One-Minute Transformation onto dry, unruly areas and brush through. For longer-term frizz prevention, focus on keeping the cuticle smooth and protecting your finished style from humidity.
