I naturally have a little bit of a curl and wave to my hair, but I rarely wear it that way. The reason? Frizz — it's like my archnemesis, someone I'm constantly battling no matter the day. I've found a few shampoos and conditioners that help me cut down on the issue and even a few smoothing formulas that work when I blow out my hair, but it wasn't until I tested a frizz-fighting mask for the 2023 POPSUGAR Beauty Awards that I found a product I could consistently rely on. Allow me to introduce the Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Frizz-Fighting Hydrating Mask ($35, originally $44).
Using this mask before wearing my hair with my natural waves is an absolute must. It leaves my hair feeling soft and hydrated, and it cuts down on frizz immensely. While I still see some at the roots of my hair and around the crown, the area from my midlengths to ends is essentially frizz-free.
It also helps reduce static and frizz even when I don't wear my hair curly — it's my secret weapon for a smooth blowout. It's been raining a ton where I live, and I've been using this mask before doing my hair to go out at night, and it's kept it hydrated and silky.
I'm also a sucker for a hair product that smells good, especially if the scent is long lasting. There's nothing better than getting a whiff of clean, delicious-smelling hair throughout the day. This mask has notes of melon, blue agave, and sweet basil — a mouthwatering combination. I've found that even though this is an in-the-shower mask that I rinse out, it still leaves my hair smelling great throughout the day.
I like to use this mask whether or not I plan to wear my hair wavy or blown out. I use a quarter-size amount and run it through my hair using just my fingers (there's no room in my tiny shower for me to store a comb, TBH). I let it sit for three minutes, then rinse it out. Occasionally, I'll follow up with conditioner if I feel like my hair is extra dry and in need of even more TLC — otherwise, I skip it altogether.
After getting out of the shower, I'll either follow up with a curl-defining product like the Ouai Curl Cream ($32), or I'll use a heat protectant and blow my hair out smooth. Either way, I've found that this mask helps cut down on frizz, especially when it comes to the midlengths to ends of my hair. Get this POPSUGAR Beauty Award Winner, and try it out for yourself! |
