The ultimate lowdown on the best shampoo for frizzy hair

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shampoo for frizzy hair

by Cigdem Tanrioglu |
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There is nothing worse than buying a new shampoo and conditioner only to find that it doesn’t work for your hair, because after all, if you suffer from the dreaded frizz, then you need to be looking - specifically - for shampoo for frizzy hair. And with so many products on offer, it is easy to feel a little overwhelmed.

Whether you’re on the hunt for the best purple shampoofor bleached hair or shopping for the ultimate shampoo to thicken fine hair, we're always trying to tame the lion.

heat’s best shampoo for frizzy hair at a glance

Editor’s Choice: Kérastase Discipline Bain Fluidealiste Shampoo, £27.50 on Kerastase

Best premium shampoo for frizzy hair: Living Proof No Frizz Shampoo, £29 on Cult Beauty

Best budget shampoo for frizzy hair: Noughty Frizz Magic Shampoo, £7.99 on LookFantastic

So if like us, you’ve found your locks are feeling a little too out of control then you’re in luck because the team here at heatworld we’ve been busy testing out all of the best shampoo for frizzy hair. Because let’s face it, while we loved Hagrid in Harry Potter, none of us want his hair.

SHOP: The best shampoo for frizzy hair and leave you with soft, shiny locks

Editor’s Choice

Kérastase Discipline Bain Fluidealiste Shampoo
Kérastase Discipline Bain Fluidealiste Shampoo

Description

Fine haired huns, listen up – we have found the best shampoo to battle the frizz without leaving your locks looking limp. Kérastase’s creamy formula will give fine to normal hair a serious hydration hit without weighing it down. It also features active ingredients that will restore the hair fibre AKA prevent frizz. The results? Soft, shiny and supple locks that even everyone will be jealous of.

Review: “Not only does this shampoo smell delish, but it left my fine, limp hair feeling so smooth and soft. It may be a little on the expensive side, but it is worth every penny for frizz-free hair"

Pros

  • A little goes a long way
  • Enriched with amino acids
  • Sulphate free
  • Suitable for hair extensions

Cons

  • Hair may feel more oily than usual

Best premium shampoo for frizzy hair

Living Proof No Frizz Shampoo
Living Proof No Frizz Shampoo

Description

If humid weather leaves you looking like Monica Gellar in Barbados, then this luxurious shampoo is the one for you. Not only will it gently cleanse hair, but It also features the brand’s ‘Healthy Hair Molecule’ which provides protection against humidity. So you can enjoy frizz-free tresses no matter what the elements throw at you.

Review: “I have been using this shampoo for years. It’s not heavy & cleans your hair beautifully without stripping it. My hair is like candy floss & it definitely calms down the frizzy.”

Pros

  • Silicone free
  • Suitable for coloured hair
  • Paraben free

Cons

  • Expensive compared to high-street brands

Best budget shampoo for frizzy hair

Living Proof No Frizz Shampoo
Living Proof No Frizz Shampoo

Description

Hands up if you want more manageable hair without a huge price tag? Us too. Luckily Noughty’s offering is here to save the day. Formulated with Marula Oil to hydrate hair and Daikon Radish extract to detangle strands, this affordable shampoo is perfect for banishing frizz. Plus the lush formula features blended sunflower and camellia oils to minimise the appearance of fly-aways for that picture perfect finish.

Review: “Could honestly get addicted to the smell of this shampoo. The smell also stays in my hair rather than washing out straight away. My hair deffinetly seems less dry and split ends appear smoothed!”

Pros

  • Sulphate free
  • Created with natural ingredients

Cons

  • May leave hair feeling slightly greasier than usual

Best for bond repair

Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo

Description

When we talk about frizz, we’re often talking about damaged hair whereby the hair bonds have broken. This is where a bond repair haircare system will work wonders. This classic bond building shampoo will restore hair to it’s former glory therefore banishing dry frizzy ends for good.

Review: “We all know that Olaplex has pioneered bond building haircare, and it is easy to see why. After just one wash with this creamy formula, I was left with fresh feeling hair that I couldn’t stop running my hands through – it just felt so soft.”

Pros

  • Repairs hair from within
  • Suitable for all hair types
  • Sulphate and paraben free
  • Great for coloured hair

Cons

  • Best when used with the entire Olaplex hair range
  • May not be as helpful for virgin hair

Best for curly hair

Umberto Giannini Thirsty Curls Moisture Surge Curl Hydrating Shampoo
Umberto Giannini Thirsty Curls Moisture Surge Curl Hydrating Shampoo

Description

Any curly haired babes out here will know that hydration is key for maintaining those beautiful coils, which is where Umberto Giannini’s seriously moisturising shampoo comes into play. Packed with moisture-boosting ingredients that work together to hydrate dry, thirsty hair and therefore banish frizz leaving users with the healthy, defined curls that our dreams are made of.

Review: “The shampoo and conditioner is absolutely perfect for curly hair, leaves it soft and manageable. Nice to have hair instead of straw again. Just wish I could get my curls to look like curls. This might come in time as I've only used these products once but it's been amazing so far”

Pros

  • Created especially for curly hair
  • Sulphate free
  • Silicone free

Cons

  • May weigh down finer curls

Best for damaged, frizzy hair

Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Super Moisture Shampoo For Damaged Hair
Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Super Moisture Shampoo For Damaged Hair

Description

Chemical treatments, heat styling and bleach can cause some serious damage to our locks. And sadly damaged hair equals frizzy hair. This is where Briegeo’s repairing shampoo comes into play. Simply introduce this mega conditioning shampoo to your haircare routine and watch those damaged strands get healthier and stronger with each wash.

Review: “Before using the Don’t Despair, Repair! Shampoo my hair was limp, dry and brittle. After the first wash I was hooked - and within just a few weeks my hair was completely transformed. I’m obsessed.”

Pros

  • Contains biotin to promote growth
  • Won’t weigh down fine hair
  • Sulphate and paraben free

Cons

  • May not be hydrating enough for tight curls

Best for fine wavy hair

Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Joia™ Strengthening + Smoothing Shampoo
Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Joia™ Strengthening + Smoothing Shampoo

Description

Hands up if you love the smell of Sol De Jenerio’s Bum Bum cream. Well now you can have hair that smells just as delicious with the brand’s shampoo range. Enriched with Brazil nut oil to nourish, protect and restore our hair’s shine, this delicious, vegan shampoo will smooth your hair’s cuticles making each strand appear smother.

Review: “Makes your hair so soft and shiny! I have bleached hair and it made the blonde so fresh again and smooth and it looked like i’d just had it done! 10/10 recommend”

Pros

  • Smells great
  • Will smooth fine hair without weighing it down
  • Sulphate and paraben free

Cons

  • Not cleansing enough for oily hair

Best all-rounder

John Frieda Frizz Ease Miraculous Recovery Shampoo
John Frieda Frizz Ease Miraculous Recovery Shampoo

Description

When we talk about taming frizzy hair, we have to give a special shout out to John Frieda’s Frizz-Ease range. This cult classic shampoo is infused with anti-damage technology which will help to visibly prevent and repair damage whilst taming wild hair. Best of all, it comes at a super affordable price, so you can’t go wrong.

Review: “I have used Frizz Ease for years as my hair is coarse and has a tendency to frizz. It tames it down and with the Frizz Ease conditioner, does a good job.”

Pros

  • Great value
  • Suitable for all hair types
  • Suitable for coloured hair

Cons

  • Contains silicones

Why is my hair frizzy?

Before shopping for a new shampoo to tame unruly hair, it is important to understand what exactly is causing the frizz in the first place. Celebrity Hair Stylist & Living Proof Ambassador DJ Quintero fills us in, “Frizz occurs when neighbouring hairs aren’t in sync — that is, laying in the same direction — causing them to look disordered.

“It can be caused by over washing to humidity and the environment. Things like cold weather can make the cuticles lift which reduces their ability to retain moisture, leaving hair feeling dry, dull, frizz prone.”

How do you stop frizzy hair?

While we'll all have to battle frizz from time to time, there are plenty of things we can do to prevent those flyaway hairs. These can be small things like investing in a leave-in conditioner, or finishing your stylish sesh with an anti-frizz spray.

However, the number one thing that will help prevent frizz is to invest in a great shampoo.
DJ explains, “the purpose of shampoo is to cleanse your hair of oils, sweat, and product buildup, but because every hair type is unique, not every shampoo is created equal. If your hair is prone to frizz, choose a mild, sulphate-free shampoo, ideally one that includes ingredients that help protect against humidity and environmental damage.”

What ingredients will help frizzy hair?

From parabens to silicones, we hear so much about how we should avoid certain ingredients, but what ingredients should we actually be looking out for when shopping for a new shampoo? DJ spills the beans, “look for shampoos that contain shea butter, jojoba oil, argan oil, coconut oil, emollients, hemisqualane and amaranth. A shampoo that has nourishing and moisturising ingredients will clean and cleanse without stripping the natural oils.”

And now we know everything there is to know about the best shampoo for frizzy hair. BRB while we go and tame our Hagrid hair!

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