8 Best Shampoos for Frizzy Hair (2024)

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$14 at Ulta

Best for UV protection

Verb Curl Shampoo

$14 at Ulta

Pros:

• Offers UV protection from sunflower seed extract
• Formulated with moisture-binding glycerin to reduce frizz
• Color-safe and color-protective
• Curl-enhancing

Cons:

• May be too heavy for fine hair

Planning to spend a lot of time outdoors? The sunflower seed extract in the Verb Curl Shampoo hydrates each strand while providing natural UV protection to prevent color fading. The shampoo also contains glycerin that works to naturally bind moisture to strands, reducing frizz to curly locks. The result: well-moisturized, bouncy, sun-protected hair.

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$15 at Ulta

Best for sensitive skin

Seen Shampoo Fragrance-Free

$15 at Ulta

Pros:

• Certified safe for sensitive or eczema-prone skin
• Formulated without fragrance, sulfates, silicones and dyes
• Reduces frizz with plant-derived ingredients
• Color-safe

Cons:

• On the pricier side

Finding a fragrance-free shampoo for any hair—let alone frizzy—is a challenge. However, this frizz-fighting option is not only made sans fragrances, sulfates, silicones and dyes, it received the National Eczema Association’s Seal of Acceptance. In addition to fighting frizz, the dermatologist-developed formula promotes scalp health, strengthens hair and provides color and heat protection.

For naturals, getting a silk press is a welcome change, but given hair’s natural texture, frizz remains a concern. For coily and curly hair, this sulfate-free shampoo cleanses, detangles, preps, and protects hair for heat styling. Additionally, the argan oil in the formula helps protect hair from split ends while the shampoo’s UV filter protects the hair from sundamage.

Pros

• Fights frizz for blowouts
• Offers heat protection
• Preps hair for heat styling
• Protects hair from UV damage

Cons

• Some reviewers aren’t a fan of the packaging

What to consider when buying the best shampoo for frizzy hair

When snagging the best shampoo for frizzy hair, consider hair type and texture first. “The next important step is to consider your specific needs, whether it be to help with dryness or damage, for example,” Ramos says. “Curly, thicker hair textures typically require an extra boost that may be too heavy for those with straight, finer hair types.”

Finally, your shampoo only takes you so far—you’ll also have to chose a frizz-reducing conditioner to seal your hair in the shower.

How we found the best shampoo for frizzy hair

As shopping experts, our only job is to help you find a winning product. We start with the research and reporting basics—what products are made of, what they look like and how much they cost—to ensure that we’re only recommending the buys that are worth your time and money. Then we research the features that speak to the product’s quality, taking advice from industry insiders and subject matter experts on what makes a product a smart value (or worthy of a splurge). Finally, we do the work of combing through user reviews to see how real people interact with the product, and if it stands up to the test.

FAQ

How do I stop my hair from being frizzy?

Ramos says lack of moisture is usually a frizz-inducing culprit. Moisture may be caused by genetics, hair type, texture and environmental factors, she notes. Selecting the correct products and limiting hot tools, chemical treatments and overexposure to UV rays helps combat frizz.

What triggers frizzy hair?

“Frizzy hair may be a combination of things [from] damaged hair [to] chemical processes or coloring,” says DJ Quintero, Living Proof ambassador and celebrity hairstylist. “Being gentle in the coloring process and chemical department is helpful.” Additionally, overwashing hair can be a source. If you’re shampooing every day, hit pause and add a hair mask to your routine to give it some much-needed TLC.

Why is my hair so frizzy after I wash it?

For starters, you may not be using the best shampoo for frizzy hair or your hair type. Secondly, the environment may be playing a factor (think: humidity, temperature), so don’t forget to consider that when adding a new shampoo.

Additionally, make sure you’re using products as directed. “Do not overuse or underuse products,” Ramos. “For example, using too much oil in curly hair on a regular basis leaves the scalp reliant on intense hydration. This causes an overproduction of natural oil on the scalp, which then leads to skin conditions and dandruff. Overly moisturized hair is also prone to breakage and further damage as it becomes weakened and fragile.”

Sources:

• DJ Quintero, Living Proof ambassador and celebrity hairstylist
• Tatiana Ramos, hairstylist, all-texture expert, and Pureology educator