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Leave-ins and styling

Leave-in sprays, creams, oils and the one anti-frizz spray that lasts.

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Frizz cream
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#1 · Hair · Leave-ins

Olaplex Nº.6 Bond Smoother

A leave-in styling cream for frizz and heat, protective to 450°F according to the maker. Silicones do most of the smoothing, and owners say a bottle lasts months.

Skip it if you want it to spread easily; some owners call it gummy

$32 MSRP · 3.3 ozAmazon →
Also good
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#2 · Hair · Leave-ins

OUAI Leave In Conditioner North Bondi

A leave-in spray that detangles and protects from heat to 450°F according to the maker. Owners like the frizz control; the strong perfume and the spray stream are what they complain about.

Skip it if fragrance bothers you; owners call this one overpowering

$32 MSRP · 6 ozAmazon →
Frizz pick
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#3 · Hair · Leave-ins

Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray

A humidity-blocking spray that is heat-activated and lasts three to four shampoos according to the maker. It only works if you drench your hair and blow-dry it properly, and some owners still see frizz.

Skip it if you air-dry; the maker says it needs heat with tension

$30 MSRP · 6.7 ozAmazon →
Luxury pick
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#4 · Hair · Leave-ins

Gisou Honey Infused Hair Oil

A finishing oil that leads with three silicones, then honey, almond and coconut oil. Good shine from a drop or two, and the bottle and name are doing a lot at $46 MSRP.

Skip it if your hair is fine or thin; owners say it weighs it down

$46 MSRP · 1.7 ozAmazon →