15 Best Shampoos for Frizzy Hair and Flyaways, Tested and Reviewed for 2023

Consider this smoothing shampoo the perfect first step in any at-home blowout. "It's a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo that helps to smooth flyaways, add shine, and promote healthy, silky hair," says Saviano. Work it through damp hair in the shower and it'll help gently clean and detangle, leaving you with a completely clean slate for the rest of your routine.

• Sulfate-free? Yes
• Key ingredients: Babassu oil (moisturizing)

THE REVIEW: "This is the only product that I have ever used that claimed to do just what it said. Not only is my hair no longer frizzy, but it is ultra shiny and looks so healthy," reads one tester's review.

John Frieda's Frizz Ease line is iconic, and the collection's nourishing shampoo is one of my favorite drugstore shampoos for giving hair a smooth, sleek look. Testers rave about the scent and way it minimizes frizz and helps repair breakage and split ends. P.S. This bb is a Cosmo Holy Grail Beauty Award winner, so it's editor-approved too.

• Sulfate-free? No
• Key ingredients: Argan oil, coconut oil (moisturizing and smoothing)

THE REVIEW: "This is by far the best smelling shampoo I’ve ever used," writes a tester. "It’s subtle but so so lovely. My hair is so soft and smells amazing after using this. I only wash my hair 2-3 times per week so this is lasting me a while. Definitely recommended!"

Dry hair types, this one's for you. Dae's shampoo deeply moisturizes hair so it looks smooth and glossy and feels nice and silky, whether you decide to heat style or air dry. And the milky texture lathers up nicely, but won't strip away any natural oils (a must if your hair and scalp are on the dry side).

• Sulfate-free? Yes
• Key ingredients: Meadowfoam seed oil (glossing); cactus flower extract (strengthening); moringa leaf extract (moisturizing)

THE REVIEW: "My hair feels a lot more healthy and hydrated after using this—it's not brittle and frizzy anymore," reads a tester review. "I love the easy pump to get product out too! Highly recommend!

This smoothing shampoo is a godsend for thick hair—whether it's straight or curly—that tends to get frizzy. It gentles cleanses so your strands don't feel straw-like and uses a blend of seven different oils and water-blocking technology to keep hair smooth and soft until your next wash.

• Sulfate-free? Yes
• Key ingredients: Avocado oil, coconut oil (nourishing and shine enhancing); spirulina protein (strengthening)

THE REVIEW: "This is the only shampoo that has ever actually taken the frizz out of my curly hair. It smells amazing and leaves my hair shiny, soft and frizz free!"

As anyone with fine, frizzy hair knows well, finding a shampoo that smooths your flyaways without totally weighing you down is no easy feat. That’s where this lightweight, sulfate-free shampoo for fine hair comes into play—it cleans and softens fluffy hair super gently without the residue.

• Sulfate-free? Yes
• Key ingredients: Moringa seed oil (moisturizing and detangling); quinoa extract (repairing); sunflower seed extract (UV protection)

THE REVIEW: "I used this shampoo and conditioner and I can see a dramatic difference in my hair. It's way less frizzy, very soft, less tangled, and my split ends are less noticeable."

Cavalcante loves this shampoo from luxe haircare brand Kérastase for anyone with hair that's prone to frizz and flyaways. "It helps hair retain moisture so it doesn't lose its shine of softness, plus it
puts a light coating on the hair to protect it from humidity without weighing it down," says Cavalcante. "It's a great option for chemically straightened hair, like Brazilian blowouts too."

• Sulfate-free? Yes
• Key ingredients: Morpho-kératine complex (smoothing and restoring)

THE REVIEW: "I’m almost done with my first bottle of this shampoo and I am in LOVE with what it has done to my hair," writes a tester. "I have thick, curly hair that was dry, brittle, and frizzy and this transformed my hair into soft, silky, bouncy curls."

Okay, okay, this isn’t your average cleanser, but hear me out: This sustainable little shampoo bar is formulated with moisturizing squalane shea butter to soften hair and minimize flyaways, plus creatine and bond-building technology to strengthen each strand so it's more resistant to frizz and breakage in the future. And it’s the equivalent to two 8.4 oz bottles of liquid shampoo. Caring about your hair and the environment aren’t mutually exclusive, y’all.

• Sulfate-free? Yes
• Key ingredients: Creatine (breakage-reducing); shea butter, hemisqualane (moisturizing)

THE REVIEW: "I will never go back to liquid products," writes a reviewer. "This shampoo is by far the best I have ever used and I have used a lot ranging in all price ranges…. And it’s curly girl method approved! I struggle with really damaged frizzy curly hair that I hear style a lot and my hair has never looked more healthy!"

Looking to smooth your hair while also preserving your hair color? This shampoo for color-treated hair (which has hundreds of 5-star reviews on Ulta, btw) helps enhance and protect your dye job while moisturizing your hair so it looks nice and shiny too. Oh and the soft floral scent? Absolutely divine.

• Sulfate-free? No
• Key ingredients: Orchid extract (color enhancing)

THE REVIEW: "I love this shampoo and have been using it for years," reads a review. "It's pretty much the only beauty product I splurge on! In combo with the conditioner my hair is always silky smooth after washing, and it smells oh-so-good too. It's definitely worth the money."

One of Rubenstein's favorite smoothing shampoos, this olive extract and vitamin E-infused formula dramatically improves hair elasticity. Okay, soooo what does that even mean and why is it important? Let me explain! Elasticity refers to the amount of moisture your hair retains—strong strands with high elasticity can stretch without losing their original shape. This means less breakage and frizz, plus it makes styling your hair so much easier.

• Sulfate-free? Yes
• Key ingredients: Olive extract (moisturizing); glycerin (hydrating)

THE REVIEW: "I have thick, frizzy hair and also live in Florida, home of 80% humidity in the summer," reads a tester review. "Since the first time I used this shampoo, my hair was smoother and easier to manage. I highly recommend it—especially if you have hard to manage hair."

If your tends to frizz up the very second you step outside, you need this anti-humidity shampoo in your life right now. Another favorite of Saviano's, this smoothing shampoo uses plant-based oils to condition your hair and seal each strand's outer cuticle so it's resistant to the flyaway-inducing effects of moisture.

• Sulfate-free? Yes
• Key ingredients: Kalahari melon seed oil, tamanu oil (smoothing)

THE REVIEW: "From the moment I used this shampoo my hair just felt different. I live in Florida where it's always humid, and this shampoo really made my hair less puffy and frizzy."

Olaplex No. 4 is the holy-grail shampoo for anyone with damaged, bleached, or overly processed hair, thanks to its ability to repair broken keratin bonds in your hair shaft. Every time you use it, expect your hair to look and feel healthier (with noticeably less frizz and flyaways too).

• Sulfate-free? Yes
• Key ingredients: Bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate (strengthening/bond-building); sunflower seed oil, camelia seed extract (moisturizing and nourishing)

THE REVIEW: "I literally used this one and I noticed a difference in my hair," says a tester. "My hair has never been this soft. And the best part is that you don't have to use a lot of it to get a good wash."

The name of the game is hydration when it comes to this flyaway-smoothing cleanser from Curls. With moisturizing ingredients like blueberries (they're also loaded in vitamins C and B), aloe vera leaf juice, and chamomile extract, this sulfate-free shampoo for curls works to soften your hair and soothe your scalp as you cleanse. It's a win-win, truly.

• Sulfate-free? Yes
• Key ingredients: Blueberry extract (antioxidant protection); aloe vera leaf juice, chamomile extract (hydrating)

THE REVIEW: "I've never been wow-ed by a shampoo until I tried this. My type 4 curls feel super hydrated and juicy after shampooing with this formula."

Hot tip: Your frizz and flyaways actually might be a sign that your curls and coils are lacking moisture. That's where this hydrating shampoo comes into play—the formula's aloe leaf juice and baobab oil are combined to gently smooth and condition your hair as you cleanse. And as an added bonus, it's also got wintergreen, spearmint, and peppermint oils to soothe scalp irritation and dryness.

• Sulfate-free? Yes
• Key ingredients: Aloe leaf juice (moisturizing); baobab oil (softening)

THE REVIEW: "I love the smell of this shampoo and how it makes my hair feel," writes one tester. "Every time I wash with this shampoo it makes my hair so silky and soft—I have type 4a hair and it’s so hard finding a good shampoo that actually works," writes another.

I get it: It's hard to find a hydrating, smoothing shampoo when you've got a sensitive scalp, but this gentle option fits the damn bill. This ultra-gentle shampoo is fragrance-free and lightly hydrates (that's thanks to the hemisqualane and bisabolol swimming around in the formula), so wash day really doesn't have to be irritating.

• Sulfate-free? Yes
• Key ingredients: Hemisqualane (moisturizing); bisabolol (soothing)

THE REVIEW: "I've been using this stuff t for over a year now and I'm so glad it's gaining popularity," writes a tester. "It doesn't weigh my hair down but makes it soft, smooth, and shiny. It doesn't aggravate my sensitive scalp either."

With a name like Liquid Glass, you can (and should!) expect this shampoo to provide salon-quality results. Luckily, Drybar delivered. The rich cream features an all-star ingredient for people with high porosity hair: keratin. As Kayganich explains, "Hair that's more porous has more 'holes' in it. Fill those gaps with products that contain keratin to help reduce frizz."

• Sulfate-free? Yes
• Key ingredients: Murumuru butter (softening), neroli oil (shine-enhancing); vegan keratin (smoothing)

THE REVIEW: "This is a fantastic option for anyone who has dry, dull," says a tester, adding that "it really calms down frizz and gives hair excellent shine too."