Glamour contributor Erin Parker swears by DevaCurl Wash Day Wonder Pre-Cleanse Slip Detangler to stop tangles in their tracks. “It makes your strands extra slippery and easier to work through, whether you’re finger-detangling or using a wide-tooth comb,” she says.
8. Swap out your towel.
The towel you dry your hair with is just as important as the products you apply, so consider hair plopping, which recently took off on TikTok. “First you apply your regular styling products to freshly washed, still-damp hair,” says Parker.
“Next you lay a microfiber towel—not a traditional one; this is key to minimize frizz—or an old T-shirt down on a flat surface. Then you bend over and plop your hair down onto the towel or T-shirt.” Wrap the fabric around your head, and walk around like this for a while. This allows the water in your hair to soak into the microfiber towel or T-shirt, which helps you avoid the damaging friction that traditional terrycloth towels can cause.
9. Use products strategically.
Often one product alone isn’t enough to get rid of frizzy hair, especially if you have thicker or curly hair. Instead, think of your products as part of a holistic hair care routine that works together to fight frizz. “I emphasize having a system,” says hairstylist Hachoo, whose clients include Kimora Lee Simmons, Rico Nasty, and Doja Cat.
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“Finding the system for your curl type is essential to a stress- and frizz-free day.” She swears by a regimen of hydrating shampoo, Style Factor’s Wig Out Curl Fitting Foam, leave-in detangler, and curl gel for both her clients and herself, but it’s all about finding what works for you.
10. Straighten smarter, not harder.
Taming frizz on your natural texture is one thing, but keeping straightened hair sleek is a whole other can of worms. Luckily, Allure shopping director Shanna Shipin has figured out a trick that makes straightening her curls smooth sailing. “While it’s super tempting to grab a brush and detangle my hair before straightening, I never do it,” she says. “Taking a brush through my hair separates the strands and makes my hair super frizzy when I go over it with a flatiron. Instead, I use a detangling brush in the shower—and if it gets a little knotty while straightening, I finger-comb it.” It also helps to use a heat protectant spray before working with a straightener.
11. Consider your climate.
Since frizz is caused by your hair’s looking for the nearest source of water in the air, humidity levels have a huge effect. “My thick, wavy hair was so manageable in New York, but when I moved in with my parents in Florida, my hair was not prepared for the humidity,” says Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour weekend editor. If you’re planning a trip, consider the climate and plan accordingly by adding smoothing or moisturizing products to your routine.
