After a trip to Puerto Vallarta in June, I made a vow: I will never again travel to a rainy, humid climate without a good shampoo for frizzy hair. Though the mountainous views were stunning, the state of my hair throughout my stay was not, and I spent my beach days in a tizzy of frizz.
Jackie Seabrooke, a celebrity hairstylist based in New York, assured me that my hair nightmare was, alas, not unique. “When hair is dry and lacks moisture, it tries to absorb moisture from the air, causing the cuticle to swell and become frizzy,” she explains. “This is why hair tends to look even more frizzy in humid conditions.” But sometimes, unsightly frizz doesn’t even come with margaritas on the side.
Seabrooke says that even day-to-day activities—like washing with too-hot water and rough towel drying—and genetics can all play into hair that’s more staticky than silky. And though styling products can be a savior, frizz control starts in the shower.
Vogue’s Favorite Shampoos for Frizzy Hair
- Best Overall: Oribe Cleansing Crėme for Moisture & Control, $49
- Best for Flyaways: R+Co Television Perfect Hair Shampoo, $38
- Best for a Blow-Dry: Paul Mitchell Anti-Frizz Super Smooth Shampoo, $18
- Best for Fine to Medium Hair: Innersense Pure Harmony Hairbath, $30
- Best for Humidity: MoroccanOil Frizz Control Shampoo, $28
- Best for Damaged Hair: Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo, $30
- Best for All Hair Types: Rahua Hydration Shampoo, $38
- Best Daily Shampoo: Redken Frizz Dismiss Shampoo, $31
According to hairstylist and celebrity makeup artist Leticia Llesmin, a good anti-frizz shampoo can help the hair feel “supple and light while keeping flyaways in check.” These formulas, Llesmin says, tend to contain moisturizing ingredients like glycerin, panthenol, oils, or butters. Shampoos with proteins help strengthen weak spots in the strands, she says, and—since sulfates can dry out hair—sulfate-free formulas are key.
Need some best-in-class examples? Browse the expert-curated list ahead for shampoos that tame frizz in fine, curly, or damaged hair, all while adding shine. Here’s to smoother wash days ahead!
Best Overall: Oribe Cleansing Crème for Moisture & Control
- Why We Love It: Dermatologist-tested and safe for color- and keratin-treated hair, Oribe’s shine-inducing shampoo cloaks the hair with UV protection. (It’s formulated with the brand’s Signature Complex, which protects the tresses from photoaging and oxidative stress using a mix of watermelon, lychee and edelweiss-flower extracts.) “I love this product because it adds moisture to the scalp and gets rid of any type of frizz,” celebrity colorist and salon founder Rita Hazan says. “The Oribe Cleansing Crème is best for curly, coil-y, and textured hair—however, you cannot go wrong. It also protects color from fading.” As if those perks aren’t refreshing enough, the crème also contains a mint-water essence to soothe the scalp.
- Key ingredients: Oribe Signature Complex, fruit extracts, purifying oils, caffeine, coconut oil
- Size: 8.5 fl. oz.
- Sulfate-free: Yes
| Love It | Leave It |
|---|---|
| Leaves hair feeling softer and smoother | May be too rich for very fine hair |
| Luxe, fresh scent | The non-foaming texture takes some getting used to |
| Rich, conditioner-like texture |
Best for Flyaways: R+Co Television Perfect Hair Shampoo
- Why We Love It: “For everyday polish, Television Perfect Hair Shampoo uses juniper berry, glycerin, and babassu seed oil to balance the scalp, boost shine, and keep flyaways in check. It’s for hair that’s the definition of camera-ready,” says Llesmin. The sulfate-free formula is suited for all hair types, including fine, like mine. The signature Dark Waves fragrance is a plus for those who like their hair a little perfumed: It melds spices, fruits, lavender, and blond woods for a cozy, spalike scent.
- Editor’s Experience: When I’m home in Chicago (not, ordinarily, a very humid place to be), my biggest concern is flyaways along my part. I’ll admit, I added a bit of Roz’s Milk Hair Serum to that pesky area after shampooing with this, so I can’t say it took care of the problem in one fell wash. It did, however, make my hair noticeably softer and shinier, and I could get used to that dreamy Dark Waves scent filling my shower. —Jenny Berg, contributor
- Key ingredients: Juniper berry extract, glycerin, babassu seed oil, panthenol, marigold flower extract
- Size: 8.5 fl. oz.
- Sulfate-free: Yes
| Love It | Leave It |
|---|---|
| Nice Dark Waves fragrance | The low-lather formula may disappoint if you prefer a rich, sudsy wash |
| Leaves hair noticeably soft and shiny | |
| Gentle enough for everyday use |
Best for a Blow-Dry: Paul Mitchell Anti-Frizz Super Smooth Shampoo
- Why We Love It: Paul Mitchell’s Super Smooth Shampoo is infused with plant-based squalane, ethylhexyl olivate (an olive-derived emollient), and glycerin. The moisturizing formula smooths and softens frizzy hair for easier styling. But even before the blow-dryer comes out, the shampoo’s scent makes for an addictively sniffable shower experience. The fragrance is a mix of apple, dewberry, white peach, and wild strawberry.
- Editor’s Experience: I’m usually an air-dry type, but I was curious to see how this works with a quick blast of my Dyson dryer. After showering, I noticed that my hair was softer and more slippery than usual, making it easier to brush through while drying. It also created a sleek finish, though I did add a touch of the Paul Mitchell Smooth Gloss Drops for some extra shine—and to tame my personal bane, those part-line flyaways. —J.B.
- Key ingredients: Squalane, ethylhexyl olivate, glycerin, tocopherol
- Size: 10.14 fl. oz.
- Sulfate-free: Yes
| Love It | Leave It |
|---|---|
| Smooths, softens, ad makes frizzy hair easier to style | Even though the formula is well suited to blow-drying, it isn’t a substitute for a dedicated heat protectant. |
| Pleasant, fruity scent |
Best for Fine to Medium Hair: Innersense Pure Harmony Hairbath
- Why We Love It: Developed for fine to medium hair types, Innersense’s Pure Harmony Hairbath harnesses a blend of natural ingredients to boost body and shine. It’s a go-to for Dusty Schlabach, curly-hair specialist at Thairapy Salon in Los Angeles. “I'll pull this out for people who need a good cleanse and have hair that is too easily weighed down,” he says. “This shampoo is effective and light. It blends quinoa and rice proteins to fortify fragile [hair] and shea butter, avocado, and rice bran oils to soften and seal the cuticle.” The result, he says, is clean, bouncy hair that resists frizz without feeling heavy, which is “exactly what finer curls need.”
- Key ingredients: Quinoa, rice bran oil, avocado oil
- Size: 10 fl. oz.
- Sulfate-free: Yes
| Love It | Leave It |
|---|---|
| Softens, enhances shine and body | May not be hydrating enough for very dry hair |
| Won’t weigh down fine hair | The fragrance may be too strong for sensitive noses |
Best for Humidity: MoroccanOil Frizz Control Shampoo
- Why We Love It: With jackfruit extract and argan oil to smooth and amaranth oil to strengthen, MoroccanOil’s Frizz Control Shampoo delivers on its namesake promise. “Some shampoos are formulated to target frizz, while others have different objectives in mind that may not align with solving your frizzy hair needs,” says celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos, naming this Moroccanoil formula an excellent solution. This is an absolute must-have of mine. It’s infused with argan oil, which is great for combating frizz. It’s also rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and essential fatty acids— the best way to nourish the hair. Fragranced with the brand’s signature scent, an iconic mix of spicy amber and sweet florals, the shampoo also protects hair from humidity.
- Key ingredients: Argan oil, jackfruit extract, amaranth oil
- Size: 8.5 oz.
- Sulfate-free: Yes
| Love It | Leave It |
|---|---|
| Softens while taming frizz | Some users find it drying, particularly on already-dry hair |
| Helps protect hair from humidity | |
| Signature spicy-floral scent |
Best for Damaged Hair: Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
- Why We Love It: A cult classic for repair, Olaplex has hair oils, shampoos, and conditioners that breathe new life into dry hair and damaged tresses. The brand’s secret ingredient, present in its No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo, is bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate, which mends broken bonds in the hair. The result? Healthy, smooth hair with softness and shine to spare. “This does a good job of adding moisture without weighing the hair down,” notes Hazan, via conditioning ingredients like noni fruit extract and sunflower seed oil.
- Editor’s Experience: This shampoo is a classic in my household. Because my hair is quite dry, I don’t tend to reach for strengthening formulas. This is generally my exception! It makes easy work of repairing and smoothing, so I just lather on a deep conditioner after. —Kiana Murden, beauty shopping editor
- Key ingredients: Coconut, sunflower seed oil, banana fruit extract, noni fruit extract, glycerin
- Size: 8.5 oz.
- Sulfate-free: Yes
| Love It | Leave It |
|---|---|
| A little goes a long way | Some users find it drying, particularly on already-dry hair |
| Leaves hair feeling soft, smooth, and stronger | |
| Pleasant wash experience with good slip and lather |
Best for All Hair Types: Rahua Hydration Shampoo
- Why We Love It: With ingredients culled from the rainforest, Rahua’s Hydration Shampoo is infused with sacha inchi, an herb that locks moisture into the hair to keep frizz at bay; it’s also made with morete oil, which protects the hair from UVA rays, and Rahua oil, which strengthens hair strands and nourishes the follicle. “[This] is one of my absolute favorites,” says Seabrooke. “It’s great for all hair types because it cleanses, hydrates, and moisturizes without being too heavy. Most importantly, it doesn’t strip your hair and scalp of their natural oils, keeping your hair smooth, rich, and healthy.”
- Key ingredients: Morete oil, rahua oil, sacha inchi
- Size: 9.3 fl. oz.
- Sulfate-free: Yes
| Love It | Leave It |
|---|---|
| Contains natural moisturizing ingredients that work on all hair types | Some users find it drying, particularly on already-dry hair |
| Protects the hair from UVA rays; nourishes hair follicles |
Best Daily Shampoo: Redken Frizz Dismiss Shampoo
- Why We Love It: The pros agree that a sulfate-free formulation is best for daily use. Overuse of sulfates can strip the hair of healthy oils and proteins, which leads to dryness and—you guessed it—more frizz. For a daily shampoo, seek out a gentle formula like Redken’s Frizz Dismiss Shampoo, which is formulated sans sulfates, sodium chloride, and fragrance. “This is great for enhancing the smoothness and shine of your hair to provide an overall healthier appearance,” Hazan says. “Sulfate-free and sodium chloride–free is always a must, and this includes babassu oil, which is a great moisturizing agent, especially for taming frizz.”
- Key ingredients: Babassu oil, Redken’s smoothing complex
- Size: 10.1 fl. oz.
- Sulfate-free: Yes
| Love It | Leave It |
|---|---|
| Ideal for daily use | Those who use lots of styling products may need a deeper-cleansing shampoo occasionally to tackle buildup |
| Boosts smoothness and shine | |
| Has babassu oil for moisture |
Everything You Need to Know
What’s the best shampoo for frizzy hair?
The eight shampoos in this edit represent the crème de la crème for frizzy hair, according to pros who work with hair of all textures and types. Though the shampoos use different ingredients to combat frizz—whether it’s the plant polymer in Aveda’s formula or the argan oil in MoroccanOil’s—they all work similarly. By sealing the cuticles and restoring the hair’s moisture while they cleanse, the best shampoos for frizzy hair help it stay soft, shiny, and manageable. The trick is to find the best one for you, whether your hair is dry, fine, color treated, or has other needs and distinguishing features.
How do I stop my hair from frizzing?
Alas, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for keeping frizz at bay. “The reasons for frizz can vary,” Schlabach explains. “The health of your hair is the first thing you need to question if frizz is a real problem.” For instance, he says, hair can get overly dried out from lightening, overprocessing, chemical treatments, and heat damage. Then, of course, some people go far too long between trims. “Any of these will lead to dryness and brittleness, which leads to breakage, which is frizz,” he says. Once the root of the frizz is determined, “the next step is to get good at styling your hair,” Schlabach continues. “It's important to note that the healthier your hair is, the easier it is to style, because there are fewer issues to cover up and control. The better you are at that, the longer the style or definition will last.”
Llesmin adds a gentle reminder that frizz control doesn’t end in the shower. “Condition after every wash, treat with a weekly mask, and resist daily shampooing to preserve natural oils,” she advises. “Always finish with a cool rinse, dry gently with microfiber or cotton, and shield strands with leave-ins, oils, and protective sprays against heat, UV, and humidity.”
What to Look for in a Shampoo for Frizzy Hair
Below, the pros break down what to look for in a shampoo for frizzy hair.
- Oils: “The best ingredients that help tame hair frizz are oils,” says Giannetos. “Jojoba, argan, avocado, coconut, and shea butter are some of my favorites to help tame hair frizz.”
- Glycerin: Celebrity hairstylist Davontae’ Washington’s go-to ingredients for taming frizz include glycerin, which helps attract moisture to the hair, he says.
- Keratin: “Keratin and amino acids can also strengthen the hair and reduce frizz,” Washington says.
- Sulfate-free: In terms of what not to look for, Washington says: “Avoid sulfates, as they can strip moisture and worsen frizz.”
- Telltale Buzzwords: Apart from particular ingredients, Seabrooke recommends looking for words like hydrating, moisturizing, and smoothing on the packaging.
- Formula Type: “Knowing your hair type—whether it’s fine or thick—can help you choose between the different levels of intensity for the moisturizing ingredients. For example, if you have fine, frizzy hair, avoid deep intensive formulas, as they can weigh down your hair and make it look oily,” she adds.
What causes frizzy hair?
“Frizzy hair can be a result of many different things, like your natural hair texture, lack of hydration in your hair, and articles of clothing—such as hoodies—that cause friction with your hair,” says Giannetos. “Most people tend to encounter frizzy hair when they wake up in the morning due to the unavoidable tossing and turning that you do in your sleep.”
Joseph Maine, a celebrity hairstylist and the cofounder of Trademark Beauty, adds that frizz can spring up from damage due to heat styling or chemicals. “Natural hair texture, especially in curly or wavy hair, can also contribute to frizz,” he adds. “Using the right hair-care products and avoiding overwashing can help manage frizz effectively.”
Can shampoo actually prevent hair frizz?
“Shampoo can help prevent frizz, especially if it’s specifically formulated for that purpose,” Seabrooke says, citing formulas packed with moisturizing and smoothing ingredients as particularly useful. It’s also important to rotate out your shampoos. Frequent use of sulfates can dry out the hair, especially if you’re someone who likes to work out often and shower frequently.”
Though the best anti-frizz shampoos can help keep hair smooth, they’re best used in conjunction with other products. “Shampoo alone cannot completely prevent hair frizz, but it can help manage it when paired with a conditioner and anti-frizz treatment,” says Washington.
How do you stop hair from looking frizzy?
“To stop your hair from looking frizzy, try these tips: Use moisturizing and smoothing shampoos and conditioners; avoid washing your hair with very hot water; and finish with a cool rinse to close the cuticles before getting out of the shower,” says Seabrooke. Avoid rough towel drying and, instead, invest in a microfiber or satin towel to absorb excess water before a blowout or hairstyling, Seabrooke adds.
Always use a heat protectant before styling, and apply leave-in conditioning products like serums, oils, or creams to smooth and fight frizz. “Deep condition your hair once a week, get regular trims to keep split ends at bay, limit heat styling, and consider using a satin pillowcase,” Seabrooke adds. Giannetos seconds sleeping on a silk pillowcase. “This will limit the amount of friction that is happening while you’re sleeping, since your hair will glide a lot smoother on a silk pillowcase than it would on a cotton pillowcase.”
How We Tested
When we test and review a product, we take a holistic approach to deliver well-rounded product recommendations. First, we lean on Vogue’s vast network of experts—from board-certified dermatologists to celebrity hairstylists—to gain professional acumen on the industry’s standout products, ones these specialists would actually use on their clients. We pair their expertise with our editorial best practices to curate the thoughtful edits you read on our site.
As it relates to shampoos for frizzy hair, we selected the best based on the following characteristics: ingredients, cleansing agent, lather, texture, and the hair-care concerns they address. To do this, we paired our personal tests of each formula with expert guidance and reviewer insights to determine which we would recommend to you. Read more about our testing methodology here.
Meet the Experts
- Adir Abergel is a celebrity hairstylist and Virtue Labs’ creative director whose clients include Nicole Kidman, Anne Hathaway, and Jennifer Garner.
- Dimitris Giannetos is a celebrity hairstylist who has worked with Amal Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Gigi Hadid.
- Rita Hazan is a celebrity colorist and founder of Rita Hazan Salon, whose clients include Jessica Simpson and Beyoncé.
- Joseph Maine is a celebrity hairstylist and the cofounder of Trademark Beauty.
- Jackie Seabrooke is a celebrity hairstylist based in New York.
- Davontae’ Washington is a celebrity hairstylist who has worked with Ciara, Tyla, and Megan Thee Stallion.
- Dusty Schlabach, a curly-hair specialist at Thairapy Salon in Los Angeles and the founder of CurlMaps.
- Bea Carmichael is Aveda’s global educator in styling.
- Leticia Llesmin is a celebrity hairstylist and makeup artist.
