Anti-Frizz

Why does hair frizz?

Frizz happens when your hair cuticle is dry or damaged. Instead of lying flat and smooth, the cuticle lifts and absorbs moisture from the air, causing strands to swell and separate. Heat styling, humidity and everyday wear can all trigger it, too.

The good news is that the right anti-frizz styling products seal the cuticle back down, locking out humidity and keeping your frizzy hair smooth and manageable. At Hairhouse, our anti-frizz styling range has you covered, whatever your hair type. Whether you want your best hair on a humid summer day or you're battling flyaways after heat styling, you'll find the right formula here.

The best anti-frizz styling products by hair type

The best anti-frizz styling products depend on your hair type. Matching your product to your texture is the single biggest factor in getting frizz under control. Here's what to reach for:

• Curly hair: Reach for muk Hot Muk Smoothing Serum to eliminate frizz and flyaways while protecting your colour from UV damage. Apply it to dry hair before blow-drying or flat ironing, or work it through freshly styled hair as a finishing step. If your curls need extra humidity protection, Alfaparf Semi Di Lino Smooth Smoothing Cream uses Frizz Defeat Protein and Climate-Proof Technology to keep your hair smooth and frizz-free. Apply the Alfaparf cream to damp hair before you air-dry or diffuse.
• Wavy hair: If your waves tend to drop or frizz in humidity, ELEVEN Australia Frizz Control Cream is a lightweight styling cream that defines your wavy hair without weighing your strands down.
• Fine hair: Skip the thick creams. Go for a lightweight hair oil or fine mist anti-frizz spray instead. ELEVEN Australia Smooth and Shine Serum is a lightweight formula that suits fine hair well, giving thin hair smoothness and shine without buildup or dryness.
• Colour-treated hair: Davroe Smoothing Balm tames your frizz while keeping your colour protected. Its 100% vegan formula is infused with Abyssinian oil and Quinoa protein, with a colour protect complex to shield your shade. It doubles as a detangler and heat protectant before heat styling.
• Thick and unruly hair: If your hair is thick, coarse or chemically treated, Moroccanoil Smoothing Lotion gives your strands argan oil, argan butter and essential fatty acids for a soft, manageable finish. Pair it with Schwarzkopf Professional BC Bonacure Frizz-Away Smoothing Oil for extra protection without the heavy residue.
• Straight hair: Your straight hair can still frizz, especially in humidity or after heat styling. Reach for a smoothing hair serum or lightweight oil to keep flyaways under control. ghd Dramatic Ending Smooth and Finish Serum is a great option, giving you a sleek, polished finish on dry hair without any weight or residue.

How to apply anti-frizz styling products

How you apply your anti-frizz styling products matters just as much as which ones you choose. Here's our quick guide by product type:

• Serums and hair oils: Apply 1 to 2 drops to damp or dry hair, from mid-lengths to ends, for instant smoothness and shine. Kérastase Gloss Absolu Glaze Drops Hair Oil works beautifully as a pre-styling step on damp hair or as a finishing step on dry hair.
• Smoothing creams: Work through damp hair before blow-drying for all-day frizz control. Oribe Creme For Style gives you soft, flexible hold with a polished finish.
• Blowout creams: Apply from roots to ends on damp hair before blow-drying for a sleek, smooth result. Redken Big Blowout is a heat-protecting blowout gel that delivers volume, anti-frizz and anti-humidity benefits in one step.
• Hairspray: Mist over dry hair during and after styling to hold your style without stiffness. IGK GOOD BEHAVIOR Flexible Anti-Frizz Hairspray gives you medium hold and frizz control with up to four days of anti-frizz protection.
• Balms: Apply evenly to damp hair from mid-lengths to ends, then blow-dry and style as desired. evo Easy Tiger Smoothing Balm is a blow-drying cream ideal for thick or coarse hair, taming frizz and protecting against heat.

Always check the instructions on your individual hair product, as application methods can vary by formula.

What ingredients should I look for in anti-frizz products?

When shopping for anti-frizz hairstyling products, look for argan oil, Babassu oil and humidity-blocking polymers as your key ingredients. These seal your hair cuticle, lock out moisture and keep your strands smooth all day. Hair oils and serums rich in argan oil, like Moroccanoil Smoothing Lotion and Schwarzkopf Professional BC Bonacure Frizz-Away Smoothing Oil, are great starting points.

If you have colour-treated or damaged hair, look for plant-derived proteins and sulphate-free, paraben-free formulas. Alfaparf Semi Di Lino Smooth Smoothing Cream ticks all those boxes and uses Frizz Defeat Protein to repair your hair fibre and keep frizz under control without the weight.

How do I stop my hair from going frizzy in humidity?

To stop your hair from going frizzy in humidity, seal the cuticle before moisture gets in. Building anti-humidity protection into your haircare routine makes the biggest difference. Here's what works:

• Apply a styling product to your damp hair before blow-drying: Smoothing creams, balms and hair oils moisturise your cuticle while it's still open, creating a barrier before humidity gets in. Reach for Moroccanoil Frizz Shield Spray for a heat-activated mist that repels up to 90% humidity, or Davroe Smoothing Balm for a humidity-resistant formula that seals and smooths your hair before styling.
• Finish your routine with an anti-humidity spray on dry, styled hair: A few spritzes of Oribe Impermeable Anti-Humidity Spray or Joico Humidity Blocker Plus create an invisible barrier around your strands for up to 24 hours of frizz control.
• Let your hair set fully before touching it: Disrupting it while it dries roughens the cuticle and lets humidity straight in.

Where to buy anti-frizz hair products in Australia

You can buy professional anti-frizz styling products in Australia at Hairhouse, online or in any of our 125+ stores. Our anti-frizz styling collection covers everything from hair oils and smoothing cremes to anti-frizz serums, balms and anti-humidity sprays, all from professional brands recommended by our hairstylists, including L'Oréal Professionnel, Color Wow, Kérastase, Redken, Moroccanoil and more.

Want to tackle frizz at every step of your routine? At Hairhouse, you'll find anti-frizz shampoos, anti-frizz conditioners and anti-frizz hair treatments. You can also shop hair masks rich in natural oils and keratin, leave-in conditioners to hydrate your hair between washes and dry shampoo for a quick style refresh on the go.

Visit your nearest Hairhouse store for personalised advice on everything from the best shampoo for your hair type to the right styling products for frizz control, or shop online and hit checkout for free delivery on orders over $70. Not sure where to start? Check out our FAQs for guidance on shopping at Hairhouse.

Your frizz-free hair days are ahead!