10 Best Hair Masks for Frizz I've Ever Tried

I’ve always been a skincare-first person, and for years, my hair masks sat untouched at the back of the shower. My strands are fine and my scalp gets oily fast enough on its own, so slathering on something thick and waiting 20 minutes seemed like a guaranteed flat, greasy second day. Lately, though, they’ve become the step I look forward to most. The best hair mask for frizz leaves my ends softer, my blowouts smoother, and my hair less frizzy for days afterward.

Vogue’s Favorite Hair Masks for Frizz

• Best Overall: Shu Uemura Ultimate Reset Extreme Repair Mask, $73
• Best for Humidity: Redken Frizz Dismiss Hair Mask, $35
• Best for Shine: Gisou Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hair Mask, $42
• Best Quick Fix: Amika Smooth Over Frizz-Fighting Treatment Mask, $32
• Best for Dry, Thick Hair: Olaplex Rich Moisture and Anti-Frizz Hair Mask, $44
• Best Overnight: Hårklinikken Hair Mask for Dry or Damaged Hair, $56
• Best Lightweight: Living Proof Moisture Rescue Mask, $42

It makes sense once you know where those frayed ends come from. “Healthy hair is the foundation for controlling frizz,” celebrity hairstylist Olivia Lusala tells Vogue. “Color, hot tools, and hard water make hair more porous over time, and porous hair pulls moisture out of the air and puffs up.” Styling products only cover that up for the day—a good mask strengthens the hair and smooths the cuticle, so there’s less humidity to work against in the first place. The best hair masks for frizz are also a lot less of a commitment than they used to be. Some rinse out after 60 seconds, some you leave in and style over, and many are light enough for even the finest of hair.

Ahead, the hair masks celebrity hairstylists, colorists, and a trichologist rely on for frizz, from quick in-shower fixes to splurges.

Best Overall: Shu Uemura Ultimate Reset Extreme Repair Mask

Shu Uemura

Ultimate Reset Extreme Repair Hair Mask

• Why We Love It: Celebrity hair colorist Mariah Joseph has used this mask for years on clients going through big color changes and platinum double processes, and calls it one of the most nourishing treatments out there. “The rice extract and minerals help rebuild broken bonds inside the hair, which keeps damaged, porous strands from soaking up moisture and frizzing, while lipids smooth down the cuticle,” says trichologist Jay Small. “Your hair comes out with good slip and more elasticity, turning brittle hair into sleek, fluid ribbons.” For Joseph, using it once a week on freshly washed hair is key to taming frizz. Wring out as much water as you can first so the mask can absorb, leave it on for five to 15 minutes, and rinse with lukewarm or cool water. “It’s perfect for hair that’s been through a lot of color, heat, or styling,” says Flores.
• Editor’s Experience: My hair isn’t bleached, but years of hot tools have left my ends pretty fried. I use this on Sunday nights and leave it on while I do my skincare. My ends feel softer the next day, and as long as I keep it off my roots, my hair doesn’t go flat. —Valeriya Chupinina, contributor
• Key Ingredients: Japanese rice extract, minerals, lipids
• Size: 6 ounces

Best for Humidity: Redken Frizz Dismiss Hair Mask

Redken

Frizz Dismiss Hair Mask

• Why We Love It: If humidity is what sets off your frizz, this mask was made with you in mind. “It’s a great option for clients whose hair tends to become unruly in humidity,” says Flores. Beyond keeping frizz down, it also makes hair easier to work with afterward. “It helps condition the hair for a sleeker, shinier finish while making it easier to detangle and style,” he adds. Redken’s formula is built around babassu oil, famous for its frizz-fighting qualities, and is designed to keep strands from swelling when the air is damp, so smoothness lasts well past wash day. It works on all hair types, so swap it in for conditioner two to three times a week, leaving it on for three to five minutes before rinsing.
• Editor’s Experience: When I have an ultra humid day in the books, like on vacation or during a New York summer, I always make sure to have this on hand. It’s a life-saver for frizz and definitely a must-have for warmer weather. —V.C.
• Key Ingredients: Babassu oil
• Size: 8.5 ounces

Best for Shine: Gisou Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hair Mask

Gisou

Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hair Mask

• Why We Love It: If shine is what you’re after, start here. Gisou founder Negan Mirsalehi adds her own family’s honey, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid that hydrate and smooth hair without weighing it down. Flores applies it to clean, wet hair, mostly on the mid-lengths and ends, and leaves it on for three to five minutes. That’s all it takes, he says, “to help nourish the hair, enhance shine, and improve manageability.” The ceramides help strengthen hair that’s prone to breakage, while the honey and hyaluronic acid pull in moisture, so it’s as much a repair step as a shine one. The best thing about this product? It works across straight, wavy, curly, and coily textures, so it’s universally beloved. For an extra boost, leave the mask on overnight when your hair needs a little something more.
• Editor’s Experience: I’d honestly buy it just for the smell as I’m a huge fan of anything honey, but my hair has also been shinier since I started using this mask when my hair has been through the ringer. It’s lighter than it looks, so my fine hair still moves when I diffuse it. —V.C.
• Key Ingredients: Mirsalehi honey, ceramides, hyaluronic acid
• Size: 7.8 ounces

Best for Fine Hair: Living Proof Moisture Rescue Mask

Living Proof

Moisture Rescue Hair Mask & Deep Conditioner for Dry & Damaged Hair

• Why We Love It: Living Proof’s Moisture Rescue mask works best for hair that’s thirsty but can’t handle anything heavy. “It’s a great option if your hair feels dry, dehydrated, or lacks softness, as it helps replenish moisture and improve manageability without leaving the hair feeling overly weighed down,” says Flores. He suggests it to clients who want to keep their hair hydrated between salon visits, and it’s easy to fit into a routine. The silicone-free formula works in about five minutes, and hair comes out soft without feeling coated. It’s designed to rebuild the hair’s moisture barrier, which helps smooth ends and tame flyaways without flattening volume, a rare combination for a hydrating mask. Living Proof says the effects last through up to three washes, so it’s a good pick if your hair gets dry from heat styling or color but you don’t want to mask every time you shower.
• Editor’s Experience: This is the mask I tell my friends with fine hair to try when they say masks don’t work for them. Five minutes in the shower and my hair feels hydrated but still has volume. My roots don’t get oily any faster, which is how I judge every mask that claims to tamp down frizz. —V.C.
• Key Ingredients: Plant-derived hemisqualane, shea butter, jojoba wax, sunflower wax
• Size: 8 ounces

Best for Dry, Thick Hair: Olaplex Rich Moisture Hydration Mask

Olaplex

Rich Moisture Hydration and Anti-Frizz Hair Mask

• Why We Love It: If your frizz comes from dryness, this is the mask Lusala reaches for. “When hair is dry, it tends to look rougher, feel less manageable, and become more susceptible to frizz, especially in humidity,” she explains. Putting moisture back in takes care of a lot of that. “This mask helps replenish moisture, improve softness, and smooth the hair’s appearance.” Olaplex designed the formula to seal the cuticle for up to five washes, which is why Flores likes it for styles that need to last. He calls it ideal “for hair that feels rough, looks dull, or tends to swell and lose its shape in humidity.” Ingredients like avocado and shea complex also give it the kind of slip that makes detangling easier, helping protect against breakage and future damage. Flores recommends it for dry or medium-to-thick hair, so finer hair types should keep it to the ends. Once a week is enough to see a difference pretty quickly.
• Editor’s Experience: As someone with jet-black hair, the Olaplex system was never quite for me, so I was happy to see the brand expand its lineup with more targeted offerings, including this mask for dry hair. There’s plenty of product in the tub, so I’m generous with the application and let it sit for the full 10 minutes. It rinses out easily, leaving my hair noticeably softer, shinier, and less frizzy. It works just as well when I air-dry my hair, but I especially notice the difference when I follow it with a blowout, which comes out smoother and more polished than it does without the mask. It has the light fragrance typical of the brand’s products, but I happen to like the scent, so I’m happy to leave it on. —Iman Balagam, contributor
• Key Ingredients: Biomimetic Cuticle Technology, avocado oil, shea butter
• Size: 6.7 ounces

Best Quick Fix: Amika Smooth Over Frizz-Fighting Treatment Mask

Amika

Smooth Over Frizz Fighting Treatment Mask

• Why We Love It: It may take one minute in the shower, but this Amika formula is doing more than it seems. “Driven by glycolic acid and sea buckthorn berry, the acidic formula temporarily softens and compacts lifted cuticle scales,” says Small. Once the cuticle lies flat, humidity has a harder time getting in. “It reduces the hair’s tendency to absorb moisture and swell, while conditioning agents combat static to stop flyaways instantly,” he explains. He also noticed “immediate mirror-like slip” after the first use, without any heavy buildup. The mask reduces frizz by 73 percent after a single use, and the results lasted up to 72 hours, even in high humidity. Flores points to it for one kind of frizz in particular: “It’s a great option if your hair tends to feel dry, puffy, or difficult to manage,” he says. Apply it to damp hair from mid-lengths to ends after shampooing, leave it on for a minute, and rinse. Because it’s so quick and light, it’s one of the few masks you can use as often as you’d use a conditioner.
• Editor’s Experience: I didn’t know how much I needed this mask until I tried it; I was seriously blown away. Generally, my hair is prone to puffing up at just the thought of moisture in the air; but whenever I apply this post-wash, I can make it through a humid NYC summer day (mostly) unscathed. While it hasn’t fixed the issue entirely, it makes the biggest difference in my silk press. —Kiana Murden, beauty shopping editor
• Key Ingredients: Glycolic acid, sea buckthorn, water lily extract
• Size: 6.7 ounces

Best Overnight: Hårklinikken Hair Mask for Dry or Damaged Hair

Hårklinikken

Hair Mask for Dry or Damaged Hair

• Why We Love It: The best thing about Hårklinikken’s Hair Mask for Dry or Damaged Hair is the flexibility about when and how you use it. Celebrity hairstylist Nicolas Flores. keeps it simple, applying it to clean, damp hair and “focusing on the mid-lengths and ends where hair tends to need the most moisture.” After working it through and rinsing, he says, you’re left with “softer, smoother, more hydrated hair.” It also works on dry hair, so if you’d rather skip the shower step entirely, the Danish brand suggests leaving it in overnight for a deeper dose of moisture.
• Editor’s Experience: I’ve always been fearful of overnight masks because of my fine hair type, but because my texture is wavy and curly, it needs hydration to hold shape. I use this mask to tame frizz, refresh my strands, and give life back to my hair. I usually place it from my mid-lengths to ends and then tie it up in a braid for the evening, waking up to hair that feels and looks brand new. —V.C.
• Key Ingredients: Organic Abyssinian oil, olive oil, avocado oil, hydrolyzed quinoa, hydrolyzed flax protein, panthenol, and green tea extract
• Size: 8.45 ounces

Best Leave-In: Nécessaire Rosemary Leave-In Mask

Nécessaire

Rosemary Leave-In Mask

• Why We Love It: In a rush? This one is a leave-in, so there’s no extra time spent in the shower. “It uses an acidic pH and vegan keratin amino acids to patch the cortex and tighten raised cuticle scales, while adding a breathable barrier that blocks against humidity,” says Small. Since there’s no silicone in it, it also won’t pile up on finer strands. “The formula detangles without weighing down fine-to-medium hair or causing chronic product buildup,” he adds. That makes it an easy sell for Flores’s clients, who want to nourish and strengthen their hair “without adding an extra step to wash day.” Rosemary oil, water, and extract round out this formula to nourish the scalp, and because it’s suitable for all hair types and textures, it works for just about anyone.
• Editor’s Experience: I’m usually wary of anything called a leave-in mask, because my fine hair and oily scalp don’t tend to get along with them. This one I actually use and have added to my routine. I put a few pumps through my lengths before I diffuse, and my waves dry softer with fewer flyaways. Plus, my hair still feels clean on day two. —V.C.
• Key Ingredients: Rosemary oil, rosemary extract, vegan keratin
• Size: 2 ounces

Best Bond Repair: K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask

K18 Biomimetic Hairscience

Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask

• Why We Love It: Most smoothing products work on the surface of the hair, which is exactly why this one stands out to Lusala. “K18 works on the hair’s keratin structure after bleach, color, and heat, rather than simply coating the hair to make it feel smoother.” That repair is what helps with frizz over time. “By helping improve the hair’s strength, elasticity, and resilience, it creates a healthier foundation for smoother, softer, more manageable hair,” she states. She uses it most on color-treated and heat-damaged hair, since “it helps restore that silky, healthy feel while maintaining the hair’s natural movement.” The brand’s patented peptide is small enough to get inside the strand and reconnect broken keratin chains, which is why results tend to build with each use. A little goes a long way with this formula, so start with one pump and add more depending on your hair’s length and thickness, working from the ends up.
• Editor’s Experience: I didn’t expect much from a bottle this small, but one or two pumps covers my fine hair, so it lasts. After a few weeks, my ends were breaking less when I brushed out my curls. Since there’s no rinsing, I can use it on travel days when I’m short on time. —V.C.
• Key Ingredients: K18’s patented peptide
• Size: 1.7 ounces

Best for Curls: Kérastase Curl Manifesto Masque Beurre Haute Nutrition

Kérastase

Curl Manifesto Masque Beurre Haute Nutrition

• Why We Love It: If you have curls or coils, you already know a regular mask doesn’t always cut it. Kérastase made this one specifically for curly and coily hair, and Flores is a fan. “It’s ideal for curly and coily hair that needs extra nourishment, helping improve softness, manageability, and curl definition while reducing the appearance of dryness,” he says. Its formula is packed with manuka honey and ceramides, helping fight humidity so your curls won’t lose their shape the second you step outside. Lusala recommends working it through towel-dried hair after shampooing (lengths and ends are where you want it), and give it three to five minutes. If your curls are feeling extra-dry? Leave it on for up to 30 minutes.
• Editor’s Experience: My waves are looser than the curls this is designed for, so I use a small amount on my ends only. When I diffuse afterward, my waves are more defined and less fuzzy. My friends with thicker, curlier hair get even more out of it. —V.C.
• Key Ingredients: Manuka honey, ceramides
• Size: 6.8 ounces

Everything You Need to Know

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When we test and review a product, we take a holistic approach to deliver well-rounded product recommendations. First, we lean on Vogue’s vast network of experts—from board-certified dermatologists to celebrity estheticians—to gain professional acumen on the industry’s standout products, ones these specialists would actually use on their clients. We pair their expertise with our editorial best practices to curate the thoughtful edits you read on our site.

As it relates to anti-frizz masks, we selected the best based on the following characteristics: ingredients, texture, packaging, ease of application, and the hair-care concerns they address. To do this, we paired our own personal tests of each formula with expert guidance and reviewer insights to determine which we would recommend to you. Read more about our testing methodology here.

Meet the Experts

• Jay Small is a trichologist and co-founder of Arey Haircare, with over 10 years of experience.
• Mariah Joseph is a celebrity hair colorist with over five years of experience.
• Olivia Lusala is a celebrity hairstylist with over five years of experience.
• Nicolas Flores is a celebrity hairstylist with over 10 years of experience.