Frizz fighters: 10 women spill their secrets to smooth hair

Frizzy hair, and we’ve all been there. You’ve probably tried every hack in the book like serums, hairsprays, even rubbing dryer sheets on your head (yes, we’ve seen it all). But not every tip works for everyone, and the real secret to taming frizz isn’t just a one-time fix.

So, we went straight to the source. We asked 10 women from different walks of life including city dwellers, beach lovers, working moms, and hairstylists to spill their tried-and-true flyaway solutions. No gimmicks, no overnight miracles; just real, tested advice that actually makes a difference.

1. Emma’s Aloe vera trick

Emma, a yoga instructor from California, had been at war with her flyaways every time she stepped out of a class drenched in sweat. Hairspray? Too sticky. Serums? Too greasy. It wasn’t until she stumbled upon pure aloe vera gel that she found her real helper. 

Emma applies a pea-sized amount of fresh aloe vera to her fingertips and smooths it over her hairline and part. The natural hold keeps her baby hairs in place without stiffening her style. Aloe is hydrating, so over time, her hair has become stronger and less prone to breakage.

2. Sophia’s ionic hair dryer fix

Sophia, a business consultant in New York, battled flyaways that seemed to multiply by the minute, thanks to the city’s unpredictable weather. Her solution? Upgrading her hair dryer.

Sophia switched to the Laifen Swift Special Ionic Hair Dryer, a tool that can neutralize static and smooth out frizz using negative ion technology. Laifen dries faster while sealing the hair cuticle, reducing flyaways at the source.

3. Priya’s silk scarf secret 

Priya, a fashion blogger from London, used to wake up to a halo of frizz no matter what she did. Then, she discovered that her cotton pillowcase was the real villain.

Now, before bed, Priya wraps her hair in a silk scarf or sleeps on a silk pillowcase. Unlike cotton, which robs hair of moisture and creates friction, silk lets her strands glide smoothly as she sleeps.

4. Daniela’s humidity hack

Living in Miami, Daniela had accepted that humidity would always win until she found a trick that changed everything. After styling, she runs an ice cube lightly over her flyaways.

The cold closes the hair cuticle, sealing in smoothness without adding any product that might weigh her hair down in the heat. She follows up with a few drops of lightweight oil to lock in the effect. It sounds unconventional, but for beachside brunches and rooftop evenings, Daniela swears this method keeps her hair frizz-free, even in the thickest humidity.

5. Ava’s edge control hack

Ava, a makeup artist in Atlanta, learned a trick straight from her hairstylist friends: edge control gel is the ultimate flyaway tamer. She takes a clean toothbrush, dabs it in a dime-sized amount of edge control, and smooths it over her hairline and part.

6. Rachel’s hand cream hack 

Rachel, a wedding planner in Chicago, doesn’t always have time for full styling routines running between venues. Her quick fix for flyaways? A dab of hand cream. When she notices frizz creeping up, she takes the tiniest bit of hand cream, rubs it between her palms until barely there, and smooths it over her hair. The key is using just a trace amount; the right amount, and it’s an instant, product-free refresh.

7. Yasmine’s wooden brush swap

Yasmine, a journalist in Toronto, noticed her hair went wild with flyaways every time she brushed it. The culprit? Her plastic-bristled hairbrush. She switched to a wooden brush with boar bristles, which naturally distributes oils and reduces static instead of creating it.

8. Nina’s “set it and forget it” flyaway primer

Nina, a dancer in Berlin, needed something strong enough to last through rehearsals but light enough to let her hair move. Enter: flyaway primer.

Before styling, she runs a lightweight primer through damp hair, focusing on the hairline and part. This prepares her strands to resist frizz before they even dry. She follows up with heat styling, and the primer acts like an invisible shield.

9. Bella’s Rosemary water rinse

Bella, a nutritionist from Rome, found a natural remedy that prevents them from forming. After washing her hair, she rinses with rosemary-infused water, letting it soak in for a few minutes before styling. Rosemary strengthens hair, reduces static, and smooths the cuticle, leading to less frizz over time. Now, she hardly ever has to think about flyaways.

10. Layla’s Mascara wand trick

Layla, a lawyer in Sydney, needed something invisible for courtroom days. Her secret? A clean mascara wand and a touch of hair oil. She dips the wand lightly into a drop of oil and runs it over her flyaways. The wand’s precision lets her target tiny flyaways near her hairline without making everything greasy. It’s quick for on-the-go touch-ups.

Lysira Moonwhisper

Lysira has spent years as a lead content writer for some of the biggest beauty corporations in the world. Her expertise lies in textured hair, nourishing routines, and natural color treatments. With a tone that’s both warm and wise, Lysira makes complicated routines feel empowering and accessible. If she writes it, it’s worth knowing.