Consider this your daily reminder that frizz and flyaways are 100 percent beautiful and there’s literally zero need to “fix” or “combat” it. What you decided to do with your hair is totally up to you, whether that means embracing and enhancing it or softening and smoothing it. And during those days when do you want to try something a little sleeker, you gotta go into your routine with the right product lineup. The first step? Finding a moisturizing shampoo that’ll minimize unwanted flyaways without stripping your hair dry or weighing you down.
That’s a lot easier said than done, ofc, especially since not all frizz-free shampoos are created equally (think: what works for your friend’s fine hair probs won’t do the trick for your curls). So to help you find the right formula for your hair type, I rounded up the absolute 19 best shampoos for frizz, including a sulfate-free cleanser that’s great for curls, a strengthening option for damaged ends, and so much more.
The name of the game is hydration when it comes to this flyaway-smoothing cleanser from Curls. With moisturizing ingredients like blueberries (they’re also loaded in vitamins C and B), aloe leaf juice, and chamomile extract, this sulfate-free formula works to soften your hair and soothe your scalp as you cleanse. It’s a win-win, truly.
Scroll through the glowing reviews on Ulta and one thing becomes v clear: This shampoo smells good (like, prepare-to-get-tons-of-compliments good). Besides leaving your hair super fresh and clean, the formula also helps to eliminate unwanted frizz or flyaways with hydrators like coconut oil, glycerin, and shea butter. It’s also got a dose of vitamin E to keep your hair and scalp nice and healthy.
Consider this smoothing shampoo the perfect first step in any at-home blowout or silk press. It’s lightweight, sulfate-free, and spiked with agave extract and argan oil to hydrate any frizz, flyaways, or split ends. Work it through your damp hair and it’ll help gently clean and detangle, leaving you with a completely clean slate for the rest of your routine.
NGL, this shampoo and treatment duo is kinda a perfect match for moisturizing and smoothing your hair. Kick things off with the shampoo (it’s lightweight, color-safe, and cleans your hair without stripping it dry), follow with your fave conditioner, and spritz on the leave-in after towel drying (it’ll protect your hair from humidity and add next-level shine).
I get it: It’s hard to find a hydrating, smoothing shampoo when you’ve got an ultra-sensitive scalp, but this gentle option fits the damn bill. It’s non-comedogenic (meaning it’s formulated not to clog your pores), fragrance-free, and gently hydrating (that’s thanks to the hemisqualane and bisabolol swimming around in the formula), so wash day really doesn’t have to be irritating.
Hot tip: Your frizz actually might be a sign that your hair is lacking moisture. That’s where this hydrating shampoo comes into play—the formula’s aloe leaf juice and baobab oil are combined to gently smooth and condition your hair as you cleanse. And as an added bonus, it’s also got wintergreen, spearmint, and peppermint oils to soothe scalp irritation.
If you’re going for a smoother, flyaway-free look, you’ll want to avoid humidity at all costs. This sulfate-free shampoo helps you get there, thanks to the formula’s shea butter, murumuru butter, and ceramides (all of which help hydrate your cuticles and smooth the surface of your curls). Just don’t forget to follow up with a creamy conditioner, alright?
If traditional shampoos usually dry out your type 3 or 4 hair, you’ll love this gentle cleansing conditioner from Aunt Jackie’s. Not only does it break down product buildup and oil (hi, apple cider vinegar) but it also helps hydrate and minimize frizz (‘sup, avocado and coconut).
This cutely packaged shampoo does two things: The formula’s coconut milk helps smooth and strengthen brittle split ends, while the hyaluronic acid locks in moisture and eliminates frizz. Oh, and it’s also free of sulfates, parabens, and petrolatum. Impressive, right?
Looking to smooth your frizz and flyaways while also preserving your hair color? This shampoo (which has hundreds of 5-star reviews on Ulta, btw) is spiked with sunflower seed and vitamin E to help enhance and protect your dye job, while shea butter deeply hydrates.
The key to smoothing frizz? Moisture, moisture, moisture. This smoothing shampoo calls on ultra-hydrating coconut oil and shine-enhancing sweet honey to give your hair just that (and for less than $10, mind you).
This shampoo for frizz and flyaways is packed with hair-strengthening ingredients—think: biotin (which prevents breakage), antioxidant-rich algae extract, and B vitamins. Impressive formula aside, it’s lightweight, hydrating, and leaves your hair smooth as hell.
Olaplex No. 4 is the holy-grail shampoo for anyone with damaged, bleached, or dyed hair, thanks to its ability to repair broken keratin bonds in your hair shaft. Every time you use it, expect your hair to look and feel healthier (with noticeably less frizz and flyaways too).
As anyone with fine, frizzy hair knows well, finding a shampoo that smoothes your flyaways without totally weighing you down is a total b*tch. That’s where this lightweight, sulfate-free shampoo comes into play—it cleans and soothes your fluffy hair super gently without the residue.
This shampoo for frizzy hair packs a seriously moisturizing punch, courtesy of the Amazonian oils in its formula (morete, rahua, and sacha inchi). Even the driest of strands are left softer, shinier, and smoother.
This aesthetically pleasing shampoo is a godsend for coarse, frizzy hair types. The hero ingredient is minuta olive, which blasts hair with fatty acids and vitamin E to smooth frizz and flyaways every time you wash.
Okay, okay, this isn’t your average cleanser, but hear me out: This little shampoo bar is formulated with frizz-eliminators like coconut and cocoa butter, and it’s the equivalent to three bottles of liquid shampoo. Caring about your hair and the environment aren’t mutually exclusive, y’all.
If your hair frizzes the very second you step outside, you need this anti-humidity shampoo in your life right now. The lightweight-but-creamy formula leaves your hair soft and glossy—and actually keeps it that way long after you step out of the shower.
This cute lil shampoo gets its frizz-fighting abilities from glycerin (which helps maintain your hair’s moisture balance), babassu seed oil (a super-effective hydrator), and marigold flower extract (which soothes dry scalp and dandruff). So, uh, yeah, it kinda targets all of your hair’s needs at once.