The verdict: As promised, this calmed frizz, defined curls and left hair shiny without flattening it. Lots of testers felt that it improved their hair’s overall condition and a couple said it gave their tresses some extra volume. It scored 8/10 in the lab, leaving no visible residue in the hair. On average, testers found that its effects lasted over 6 hours. Some products reduce the static electricity between hair by adding moisture and neutralising the static charge, so they don’t repel each other and cause flyaways. Sometimes there are other benefits, too, such as heat and UV protection. How do I use frizz-control products? How do you use it? Apply to wet or dry hair. Dispense one pump into your palm, rub your hands together and distribute evenly throughout hair. The Anti-frizz Hair Serum, which features goodies like argan oil, jojoba oil, marula oil, etc., is an all-around hair treatment that fights frizz without being heavy. This is so important for me as heat and humidity dries my hair and makes it hard to manage. This is an all-in-one solution for me. I highly recommend this product !” - Lorraine Bustos, beauty content creator

The claims: This one’s for medium to tight curly-haired types, including afro hair. It’s designed to hydrate, calm frizz and define curls while protecting from heat damage up to 80°C. My hair is naturally curly and very prone to being frizzy. Especially when it rains, little humidity would suddenly make my hair fluff and very dry. It's really annoying. My sister then gave me this product to try when we went out on a vacation. When I applied it, the first thing that I noticed was that it was really easy to apply on hair. It goes on well and smoothly. After a few minutes, I saw my hair become smooth and moisturized. I really love the smell as well!" I’ve been using the Anti-frizz Hair Serum everyday for weeks, and it really does what it promises to do. Soft, silky, and shiny hair every time. It doesn’t matter if I apply it while wet or after blow drying. I also noticed long-term improvement on the texture after weeks of use. Amazing product! I was really skeptical at first to try this product because I didn't believe that it will actually solve my hair's dryness. I've been looking for a great serum that could condition my hair effectively so it looks smooth and luxurious every day. But by far, this product is the best that I had. Ever since I started using it, my hair became so soft and smooth that it looks like this all day. It prolongs the shine and manageable feeling that I could finger-comb my hair and it instantly looks good." How do you use it? Use on wet or dry hair. Rub a penny-sized amount in the palm of your hands to warm the oil, then use your fingers to apply to lengths.Frizz occurs when hair is dehydrated. This makes your strands’ cuticles rougher and they become raised, which damages the strands by making them more porous. Moisture can then more easily pass in between them, causing swelling. If you have curly hair, its curving shape means the cuticle is naturally more raised, so it tends to swell more easily.

Comb your hair with your fingers or a brush or comb to speed up the absorption of the essential oils. Minimise use of heated styling tools that can damage and dry out hair How we test frizz-control products The claims: This is a heat-activated cream designed to be used with your hot styling tools to help control frizz and make unruly hair more manageable. This oil-based serum provides lightweight yet intense nourishment for hair and scalp, letting you achieve strong, luscious hair without weighing it down. The formula contains a wonderful concoction of 7 naturally derived oils that delivers concentrated nourishing care and protection , transforming dull, frizzy, and damaged hair. In 2 weeks of constantly using the serum, my hair had significant effects. You don't have to comb or hairdry it. It just instantly becomes flat and smoother than before. My hair has become manageable and over time, my peer and family are already complementing how my hair improved greatly." WEEK 4How do you use it? Rub a coin-sized amount in the palm of your hands then apply to damp or dry hair, distributing evenly from root to tip. Reactivate the product by spritzing hair with water.

By permeating the hair shaft and retaining moisture, olive can soften and strengthen hair. Olive's purported ability to impart shine may be a result of its ability to smooth the hair's outer cuticle. Camellia is a fantastic conditioning agent that may help strands become more resilient, resulting in overall healthier hair. The moisturizing properties of olive oil strengthen hair follicle, reduce breakage, prevent brittleness and split ends, and keep hair moist and strong.

The verdict: This reduced frizz and left our testers’ hair much shinier. 85% of the panel were happy with the result – hair was soft, more manageable, smoother and, impressively, the effects lasted for a few days after applying. As promised, it kept hair frizz-free during wet, damp and humid weather.