Top 10 Hair Smoothing Creams

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: There was a time in the early aughts when everyone we knew had a CHI hair straightener, and while many things from that era were questionable, CHI’s credibility as haircare connoisseurs is not.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: CHI recommends this product for anyone with curly or frizzy hair. Reviewers suggest using it on wet hair before styling, and it does work as a heat protectant as well as a styling cream.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: Here’s the thing: Kevin Murphy has worked with celebs like Vanessa Hudgens and Miranda Kerr, and based on the look of their locks, we trust his expertise. Plus, we love multi-purpose products, and this is both an anti-frizz serum and a leave-in treatment.

APPLICATION TIP: Towel dry your hair, then apply a small amount of SMOOTH.AGAIN from the midsection of your hair through the ends to alleviate dryness and frizz.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: One reviewer says she’s been using this for 15 years. That kind of commitment speaks for itself, but if you need more convincing, it’s also one of the most affordable products on the list and promises to deliver silky-smooth results.

WHO IT’S FOR: Bed Head says this product works for all hair types, but it’s especially helpful for those with coarse, dull, or frizzy locks.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: Argan oil, the secret behind this all-in-one blow-dry hair lotion, acts as a natural conditioner and helps strengthen your hair. And in addition to smoothing things over, it also provides just the right amount of hold and definition.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: Though it’s marketed as a blow-dry essential, you can also use this product ​​to tame frizz when rocking your natural air-dried look.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: Supernova? More like superproduct, because this cream infuses moisture, adds shine, and beats back frizz and flyaways without weighing you down.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: This product is appropriate for all hair types, and you can use it on damp hair and style as usual, or apply it to dry hair to tame flyaways or refresh dull ends.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: If you’re as intrigued by celebrity culture as we are, then you’ve probably heard of hairstylist to the stars, Jen Atkin. She’s the mastermind behind Ouai, and the results her products deliver explain why the Kardashian/Jenner clan trust her with their locks.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: From tight coils to super straight strands, this finishing cream is approved for all hair types. It works as a heat protectant and provides lightweight definition and shine.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: Get you a hair product that can do both—and by both, we mean act as a leave-in conditioner and tame frizz. Not to mention, R+Co is trusted by countless hair salons, and if it’s good enough for the professionals, it’s definitely good enough for us.

APPLICATION TIP: A little goes a long way with this one. Work a dime-sized amount through towel-dried hair and allow it to air-dry, or style with the help of a blow dryer. 

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: No. Frizz. It’s right there in the name. Living Proof managed to bottle a miracle formula that smooths and conditions your hair, all while eliminating frizz and blocking humidity.

WHO IT’S FOR: This styling cream provides moisturize and subtle control, making it ideal for medium to thick, frizzy hair.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: Those of us with wavy or curly locks know how difficult it is to maintain straight styles—experience even an ounce of humidity, and your fresh blowout becomes frizzy and formless. Lucky for us, Oribe is changing that with this product.

WHO IT’S FOR: Oribe recommends this product for anyone with thick or curly hair seeking straighter, sleek strands.