Does such a hair product exist?

June 16, 2013 6:08 PM

Is there a product that will keep my hair from getting frizzy post-shower, yet not weigh it down?

I'm a guy with fairly fine, short to medium length semi-wavy brown hair, and I've noticed that after a shower, if I don't work product into it, it becomes progressively more frizzly as it dries. I'd like to find out if there's a product out there that can cut down on the frizziness, yet not weigh it down or make my hair feel yucky, which is a problem as it gets longer. I love how my hair feels and styles in the morning if I've taken a shower the night before. That'd be the ideal, I guess.

I usually use Aveda paste, which works great when my hair's shorter. My stylist suggested that I use a leave-in conditioner, also by Aveda, but I dunno how well it'd work, or if other, possibly better options exist. It's this one.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

posted by un petit cadeau to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (18 answers total)

aveda confixor is my go-to defrizzer and it looks like you are already an aveda user. it's really more of a styling lotion so it's not heavy like gel but handles the frizz well for me. it's a light product but not so light to be useless. if they ever discontinue this product i will be one sad puppy as i have super thick curly & frizz-prone hair.
posted by wildflower at 6:17 PM on June 16, 2013 [1 favorite]

I think a leave-in condititioner could be a good choice for you. I always enjoyed Infusium23 leave-in products because they are budget friendly and very light (basically the consistency of water). Looks like they have a frizz-control leave-in.
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 6:20 PM on June 16, 2013

I really like John Frieda products for this. I typically find that creme based anti frizz products don't weigh my hair down as much as some of the oil products do.
posted by quietta at 6:33 PM on June 16, 2013 [1 favorite]

I like taking a small amount of coconut oil and working it in to my hair after a shower. It does not weigh down my hair (although my hair may be more coarse than yours).
posted by nohaybanda at 6:35 PM on June 16, 2013

Seconding John Frieda. I've had good success the frizz-ease finishing creme. I don't like to blow-dry my hair, and I've had good success with just applying this cream when my hair is damp, styling it how I want it (either with my fingers or a comb) and letting it air-dry.
posted by lunasol at 7:09 PM on June 16, 2013 [2 favorites]

Added bonus: super cheap. I can often find it on sale for under $5.
posted by lunasol at 7:10 PM on June 16, 2013

Kerastase Olio Relax oil. Pricey, but I love it. Jon Freida is good too, but i find it greasier/more heavy.
posted by smokyjoe at 8:13 PM on June 16, 2013

I like Hask PureShine Spray On Luminator. It is ~$4 at Walmart, but you may have to hunt a little for it. Sometimes I find it near the products listed in this thread, sometimes I find it with the relaxers.

It works similarly to the cremes suggested, but I find the spray easier to get the minimum amount evenly applied.
posted by Tandem Affinity at 8:18 PM on June 16, 2013

I swear by John Frieda. I have blonde hair just past my shoulders, so your mileage may vary, but the "Daily Nourishment Leave-In Conditioning Spray" in John Frieda's Frizz-Ease collection is everything I need: weightless, never greasy or oily, leaves my hair silky and frizz-free.

Question: Do you blowdry your hair? Blowdrying would make a difference. My hair is noticeably frizzier if I don't blowdry it.
posted by The Girl Who Ate Boston at 8:52 PM on June 16, 2013

I'm a woman with collar-length hair, and I use either Living Proof No Frizz Nourishing Styling Cream or Bumble & Bumble Straight Blow-Dry Cream to fight frizz, after getting out of the shower and before blow-drying. I don't know if this will work for your needs, but it's worth getting a sample at least (Sephora can give you free samples).
posted by matildaben at 9:40 PM on June 16, 2013 [2 favorites]

I've been using this Dove leave in conditioner for about five weeks now and it works well for me. My hair is thick, mostly curly (wavy in places) and past my collarbones.
posted by cp311 at 10:38 PM on June 16, 2013

I stopped using shampoo and my hair is significantly less frizzy. And a whole lot curlier.
posted by geek anachronism at 12:11 AM on June 17, 2013

I used to use John Frieda but switched to L'Oreal EverSleek Frizz Taming Creme Serum.
posted by bettafish at 2:14 AM on June 17, 2013

Fabric conditioner works wonders. A few drops rubbed through and well rinsed. No heaviness and smooth and glossy as a ravens wing.
posted by BenPens at 2:18 AM on June 17, 2013

As per matildaben's recommendation - Mrs MuffinMan swears by Living Proof's No Frizz products.

Spiel:

When our scientists looked at the thousands of existing products on the market, they discovered something very interesting: most of them contain the exact same ingredients that have been used for over 30 years—silicone and oils. The problem is that silicones and oils do not effectively block humidity or eliminate friction weightlessly. They just weigh hair down so styles don’t last and strands feel heavy and greasy. We thought there must be a better way.

posted by MuffinMan at 4:45 AM on June 17, 2013 [1 favorite]

Nthing Living Proof, that stuff is magical.
posted by getawaysticks at 7:16 AM on June 17, 2013

I use L'Oreal EverSleek Humidity-Defying Leave-In Creme (sparingly) and I like it a lot. It has no silicones. I also only wash my hair two or three times a week, though, and I have fairly long (for a woman) hair.

Does your shampoo contain sulfates? Switching to a sulfate-free shampoo can cut down on frizziness a lot on its own.
posted by mskyle at 7:32 AM on June 17, 2013

I have thick wavy hair, and lots of it, so YMMV. I've never had any luck with the Aveda stuff, it's always made my hair frizz. I do agree that the John Freida Finishing Creme is awesome for when my hair is dry and needs a little taming. Do not get the CVS knockoff; it is vastly inferior.

I've fallen in love with these products: this leave-in conditioner for lighter control (it works wonders on my hair when it was longer), the gel by the same brand for when my hair is shorter and wavier, and I've also had good experiences with this thicker gel, although it can leave the hair a little crunchy if you put too much in and has the most hold of the three.
posted by absquatulate at 2:55 PM on June 17, 2013