it’s a smooth hair summer
while summer might mean sunny beach days, park picnics, and rooftop happy hours, for your hair it can also mean dryness, damage, and... frizz.with soaring temps and sticky air, it’s easy for frizz to have its way with your hair, which is why we’re letting you in on our routine for your smoothest strands yet. discover the must-have steps (and super smoothing products!) for silky, humidity-proof hair all season long.
in this article:
meet the smoothing essentials
get to know our lineup of strand saviors formulated to tame frizz, seal out humidity, and leave hair looking and feeling shiny, soft, and smooth.
forget frizz anti-frizz shampoo and conditioner
this frizz-fighting wash care duo is clinically proven to reduce frizz up to 74% for 3 days,* and leaves hair smoother, shinier, softer, and hydrated without weighing down hair.
*clinically proven
frizz-me-not hydrating anti-frizz treatment
this heat-activated smoothing treatment locks in 3 days of frizz protection for glossy, humidity-proof hair.* frizz-me-not's milky formula fully saturates strands, creating a silky shield that gets hair 70% more hydrated.*
*clinically proven.
the shield anti-humidity spray
the shield is a lightweight, invisible, and heat-activated thermal protectant and style-extending spray that’s clinically proven to protect hair against frizz and humidity.
velveteen dream smoothing balm
infused with our signature sea buckthorn, this smoothing balm and frizz-fighting styling cream keeps strands soft, silky, and manageable.
smooth over frizz-fighting treatment
this 60-second, in-shower smoothing treatment is clinically proven to reduce frizz up to 73% for 3 days and leaves hair 2.2x smoother. plus, it’s formulated with glycolic acid, which helps to seal and smooth your hair cuticle.
your smooth summer hair routine
ready to lock in smooth strands all season long? here’s our step-by-step game plan—plus the hair heroes we swear by—for a soft, frizz-free, and manageable mane.
- forget frizz anti-frizz shampoo
start your frizz-fighting routine in the shower with forget frizz anti-frizz shampoo. it gently cleanses and smooths while reducing frizz by up to 74% for 3 days.*
*clinically proven for up to 72 hours.
2. forget frizz anti-frizz conditioner
follow up with forget frizz anti-frizz conditioner, a smooth-sealing conditioner that visibly reduces frizz while giving strands some lightweight hydration.
formulated with our signature sea buckthorn, aloe leaf juice, water lily extract, and extended humidity shield, this smoothing superstar helps to tame frizz and improve manageability.
3. frizz-me-not hydrating anti-frizz treatment
next, spray frizz-me-not hydrating anti-frizz treatment onto clean, damp strands. you’ll want to comb through evenly to make sure your hair is fully saturated. frizz-me-not wraps strands in a silky shield (no sticky residue here!) and protects against heat, so now you’re ready to blow out strands for a straight look or diffuse them for silkier curls.
4. the shield anti-humidity spray
want to go the extra frizz-fighting mile? reach for the shield anti-humidity spray before heat styling or stepping outside—it acts like an invisible umbrella, locking out frizz and humidity for up to 24 hours.* packed with heat protection and humidity resistance, it keeps your smooth style intact no matter how hot or muggy it gets.
*clinically proven.
bonus step: smooth over frizz-fighting treatment
when you’ve got a little extra time on your hands (like, 60 seconds!), reach for smooth over to instantly smooth frizz in the shower. this fast-acting treatment seals in smooth hair and delivers time-released humidity protection so strands stay sleek long after you shower.
stylist-approved smoothing tips
first things first: frizz is a normal, naturally occurring experience. frizz happens when your hair’s outer layer swells up, creating a raised cuticle. that rough, unruly look and feel? it’s frizz. this happens most often when hair is highly porous or if your hair cuticle is damaged, causing your hair to absorb excess moisture and balloon up. but don’t worry—we’ve rounded up tips straight from our stylists to keep frizz away and help smooth styles stay!
- always apply a heat protectant like frizz-me-not or the shield before you style—summer heat plus hot tools can zap moisture fast, making frizz worse.
- for an extra sleek smooth, layer on velveteen dream smoothing balm before blow-drying to seal in your cuticle and keep frizz from ruining the party.
- before blow-drying, add a few drops of superfruit star lightweight hair styling oil to damp hair. not only does it shield strands from heat damage, but it helps to fight frizz and keep hair shinier and smoother for longer!
