The 16 Best Anti-Humidity Hair Products Of 2024

Down South, we’re all too familiar with humidity and its impact on our beauty routines. No matter how many hours we spend getting ready, extra moisture in the air can ruin a perfectly good hair day. Luckily, Southern women know that the right products can combat frizz.

“Clients with frizzy or unruly hair in humid climates can benefit from anti-humidity products,” says Brigit Page, a hair stylist at Oxana Salon in Nashville. “These products help control frizz by creating a barrier that shields hair from excess moisture, keeping the style smoother and easier to manage in high humidity.”

To find the best anti-humidity products for every hair type, we researched and evaluated products based on their application type, size, and key ingredients. In addition to Page, we also spoke with Oxana stylist Ellen McDonough for expert advice. Plus, Southern Living editors share their holy grail products to keep frizz at bay.

Best for Fine Hair

Oribe Impermeable Anti-Humidity Spray

McDonough recommends this product for frizz-free results. Though it’s formulated to hold and extend styled hair, it leaves you with a flexible and touchable finish unlike traditional hair spray.

The lightweight formula also protects against environmental damage and harmful UV rays. Oribe tested this product in Miami to make sure it lasts day and night in the most humid environments.

This product is also favored by Southern Living senior editorial producer Ivy Odom. "I'm on day-long video shoots a lot, so I often have to use extra hair spray to make my styles last throughout multiple wardrobe changes," she explains. "I love this hair spray for when I'm shooting outside because it helps hold my curl even in the sweltering humidity.”

It’s important to note that the price per ounce is one of the highest on our list. Odom notes that since the price tag is hefty, she saves it for days when she’ll mostly be outside.

Type: Spray | Key Ingredients: Vitamin E, unique copolymer, Pro-Vitamin B5, Oribe Signature Complex | Size: 2.2-5.5 ounces

OGX Renewing + Argan Oil of Morocco Weightless Healing Dry Oil

This oil by OGX is made for all hair types, but fine hair will especially love its lightweight formula. It comes in a spray bottle that mists oil for an even application. Plus, the spray bottle aids in a mess-free application, unlike most oil-based products. We also love the sweet citrus and floral scent.

One key ingredient is Moroccan argan oil, which is known to keep hair smooth, shiny, and frizz-free. The nourishing formula also prevents breakage and split ends.

You can use this product to instantly tame frizz and flyaways on dry hair or prevent frizz after washing. If applying to damp hair, you’ll need to blow dry your hair to infuse the Moroccan argan oil. Since this product does not protect against heat styling, we also recommended adding this blowout spray by OGX to your routine.

Type: Oil | Key Ingredients: Moroccan argan oil | Size: 4 ounces

Moroccanoil Treatment Light

The Light version of Moroccanoil’s classic product is specifically made for fine and light-colored hair. People with fine hair tend to shy away from oils, but this product is lighter in color and texture to better fit your hair type. Though lightweight, it’s formulated with argan oil and is rich in antioxidants to nourish and hydrate hair.

You can buy this oil in a mini size for travel, standard size for daily use, or value size to stock up. We love that it can be used on damp hair to prevent frizz or on dry hair to tame flyaways, condition split ends, and smooth hair.

It’s important to note that this pick doesn’t protect hair from heat styling, so you’ll need to add another product to your routine. We recommend the Moroccanoil Perfect Defense Heat Protectant to protect your locks.

Type: Oil | Key Ingredients: Argan oil, linseed extract | Size: 0.85-3.4 ounces

Best for Thick Hair

Living Proof Instant De-Frizzer

This product is so good it comes with an endorsement from not one but two Southern Living staffers, senior social media editor Brennan Long and senior digital editor Jenna Sims.

"While preventative products are a great option, they sometimes come with false promises and can't stand up to the humidity of an Alabama summer! I love this de-frizzer because it helps tame frizz instantly when it (inevitably) forms," Sims raves. "It refreshes my hair and leaves it with a soft, smooth finish while preventing frizz from coming back."

Most anti-humidity products are preventative and should be applied on clean, damp hair. However, Living Proof’s Instant De-Frizzer is made for dry hair and instantly calms frizz between washes.

This spray is meant for medium to thick hair and can be applied all over. Your hair can be weighed down by this spray if too much product is applied, so focus on mid-lengths to ends and apply the product with your fingers to the frizz-prone hairline.

Type: Spray | Key Ingredients: Amaranth seed extract, biomimetic 5-oil blend, high-gloss emollient | Size: 2.8-6.2 ounces

Drybar Final Call Frizz & Static Control Mist

Protect your blowout with Drybar’s Final Call anti-humidity mist. This spray delivers instant results and leaves your hair with a lightweight and touchable finish. You’ll benefit from up to 24 hours of frizz control and 72 hours of static control with this pick. It’s ideal for all hair types and textures, adds shine, and protects from harmful UV rays.

This spray is used as the final step in your blowout process. After hair is dry and styled, spray all over to create a shield against both dry and humid climates.

Though this spray protects against frizz and static, it doesn’t necessarily have any hold. Consider adding a traditional hair spray to your routine if your hair struggles to hold curl or styling.

Type: Spray | Key Ingredients: Sunflower seed oil, jojoba oil, monoi oil, coconut milk, vitamin E | Size: 1.7-10 ounces

Ouai Leave In Conditioner

Hydrated hair is less likely to have frizz, so leave-in conditioner can take your hair care routine to the next level. This is a multipurpose product that detangles hair and protects against heat up to 450°F in addition to reducing frizz and flyaways.

We love that it’s made without sulfates and is compatible with all hair types. Southern Living digital editor Kaitlyn Yarborough found it to be especially helpful for her thick hair.

“My hair is very thick with a little bit of texture, which means it mainly acts up in the heat and humidity that takes over the south from spring through fall,” says Yarborough. “This stuff is the definition of good things come in small packages. The travel sized bottle lasts SO long and I take it on all trips.”

Though it has several traits we love, it’s important to note that the North Bondi scent may not be for everyone. The floral fragrance has notes of bergamot, violet, and white musk, so keep that in mind before purchasing.

Type: Leave-in conditioner | Key Ingredients: Tamarind seed extract, panthenol, vitamin E,  hydrolyzed proteins | Size: 1.5-4.7 ounces

Best for Curly Hair

John Frieda Frizz Ease Secret Weapon Touch-Up Crème

Fight frizz on the go with John Frieda’s Secret Weapon styling cream. This multitasking product prevents frizz and helps mask dry, split ends. It can be used on damp hair after washing or on-the-go for flyaways.

To prevent frizz, it’s recommended to apply this product to damp hair, blow dry with a round brush, then use a flat iron to achieve the smoothest results. 

This curl cream fights frizz for up to 24 hours and can be reapplied throughout the day for touch-ups. It’s formulated with avocado oil for added shine and glycerin, which Page says helps with moisture balance. Since it has a nourishing and gentle formula, it’s safe on all hair types, including chemically and color-treated hair.

Type: Cream | Key Ingredients: Avocado oil, glycerin | Size: 4 ounces

Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Heat and Humidity Gel

Many anti-humidity products require heat styling to see full results, but not this pick by Ouidad. This gel product provides curl definition and frizz protection without a crunchy finish.

It works by sealing the hair cuticle to keep moisture in, plus it protects against harmful environmental aggressors. It’s recommended for any climate and all curl types, and it’s even safe for color-treated hair.

Two of its key ingredients include sericin and wheat protein. Sericin is a protein derived from silk that helps seal your hair cuticle and reduce frizz. Wheat protein helps make your hair healthier, shiner, and more manageable.

For best results, apply a nickel-sized amount of this product to damp hair and air dry or diffuse. The price per ounce is one of the highest on our list, but a little gel goes a long way.

Type: Gel | Key Ingredients: Sericin, wheat protein | Size: 2.5-33.8 ounces

Kenra Anti-Humidity Spray 5

If you’re looking for long-lasting protection, opt for this pick by Kenra. The Anti-Humidity Spray 5 offers up to 72 hours of frizz protection and humidity resistance, which is one one of the highest on our list. It also helps your hair maintain a shiny appearance during that time.

This product can be used on both air-dried hair or before diffusing. When heat styling, this product will protect your hair up to 450°F.

We love that it has a lightweight formula, but we wish it had more hold. You may want to consider finishing with traditional hair spray if your goal is to maintain heat-styled hair.

Type: Spray | Key Ingredients: Squalane, panthenol | Size: 5 ounces

Garnier Fructis Anti-Humidity Smoothing Milk

The Garnier Fructis Anti-Humidity Smoothing Milk tames your hair without weighing it down. Its formula includes argan oil to fight frizz and create a silky finish for up to 24 hours. All hair types are compatible, but those with curly hair will love its lightweight yet nourishing finish.

“I've been using this on and off since I finally started to embrace my naturally curly and coarse hair texture in late high school," says Southern Living senior travel and culture editor Tara Massouleh McCay. "It's easy-to-find in a drugstore and has always done well for last-minute styling. I just add a couple pumps to wet or damp hair and it defines my waves, while eliminating frizz. The best part is it doesn't leave my hair feeling 'crunchy' or stiff like curly hair gel products often do."

We love that this product can be used on damp hair out of the shower or to refresh dry day two or three hair. Garnier rates this product’s hold 1/5 on their scale, so consider using additional curly hair products if hold and longevity are your goals.

Type: Cream | Key Ingredients: Moroccan argan oil | Size: 5.1 ounces

Best for Coarse Hair

Bed Head TIGI After Party Super Smoothing Cream

You’ll want to consider this pick if you’re looking for a cream that will give your hair a shiny and sleek finish. The Bed Head After Party cream is a great fit for frizzy, dull, and coarse hair of any length.

This product can be used on damp hair to prevent frizz or on dry hair to tame flyaways. It was designed with salon professionals to deliver salon results home.

This cream was formulated with lightweight conditioners to help prevent static buildup and smooth hair without weighing it down. We love the formula which includes shine enhancer and castor seed oil for a more even shine appearance.

It’s available in a standard size and travel size for on-the-go touch ups. It does not protect your hair against heat styling, so consider adding one to your routine before diffusing.

Type: Cream | Key Ingredients: Anti-frizz complex, castor seed oil | Size: 1.7-3.4 ounces

Mizani 25 Miracle Cream

Most cream products offer hydration but no heat protection. We love the Mizani 25 Miracle Leave-In Cream because it nourishes your hair while also protecting it from heat. A quarter-sized amount of this product will protect hair color from UV rays as well as styling heat up to 450°F. For sun protection, it’s recommended to apply this product right before going outside. 

Coconut oil gives luster, shine, and makes your hair soft. This medium-hold moisturizing style cream can be used on all hair types, but it’s specifically made for medium to thick coil patterns. It’s ideal for any natural styling, wash-and-go, twist out, or rod set. It’s important to note that it’s currently only available in one size, so there’s not a travel size to try out before purchasing the large product.

Type: Cream | Key Ingredients: Coconut oil | Size: 8.5 ounces

Pattern Styling Cream

This styling cream by Pattern is made specifically for curly and coily hair. The oil-rich formula deeply moisturizes and leaves a touchable hold for setting twist outs, braid outs, Bantu knots, and wash-and-gos. We love that it enhances curls, prevents breakage/damage, and promotes hair retention.

Some of the key ingredients include rosemary leaf extract, shea butter for increased moisture, and Kahai oil to hide split ends and keep your hair shiny and soft. This cream is free of parabens, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging. It’s available in a mini, standard, and value size to best fit your needs. Though there are several pros, it’s important to note that this product does not protect from UV rays, environmental factors, or heat styling.

Type: Cream | Key Ingredients: Rosemary leaf extract, kahai oil, shea butter, caster oil, sweet almond oil | Size: 3-25 ounces

Best for Color-Treated Hair

Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray

Southern Living commerce editor Euna Park says this spray has done everything and more to keep her blowouts long lasting and sleek. “I don't necessarily have frizzy hair, but I have some texture underneath that likes to look like frizz. On top of it making my hair super shiny and smooth, the formula is also a heat protectant and designed to last through up to four shampoos—it's like every product you'd need in one bottle,” says Park. “I use it in all seasons, humid and dry temperatures alike, and it has always held up well.”

McDonough describes Dream Coat as a “miracle product.” For best results, she recommends applying the product very liberally all over the hair, especially focusing on the hairline and anywhere where frizz is more noticeable. You’ll run through more product this way, but your hair will be sleek and shiny for up to four washes.

Type: Spray | Key Ingredients: Propriety anti-humidity complex, chamomilla extract, glycerin | Size: 1.7-16.9 ounces

IGK Good Behavior Smoothing Spray

Are you looking for an anti-humidity product that is also a blowout primer? Look no further than the IGK Good Behavior Smoothing Spray. Southern Living commerce editor Melanie Fincher turns to this product before using her hair dryer brush. “It gives my medium-fine hair a smooth, salon-quality finish without weighing it down, even in the Alabama humidity,” she says.

It’s recommended for all hair types and is good for color-treated hair to prevent fading. Key ingredients include spirulina protein to strengthen and nourish hair plus innovative bonding polymers that mimic the frizz-free coating of a salon keratin treatment. Those who like to air dry their hair may need to consider other options as this pick is best when activated by styling heat.

Type: Spray | Key Ingredients: Spirulina protein, innovative bonding polymers | Size: 2.4-5.6 ounces

Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Heat Protectant Primer

Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil is a multitasking primer that prevents color fading and is recommended for all hair types. Southern Living digital editor Kaitlyn Yarborough is a fan because it leaves her hair feeling smooth and soft, especially for heat styling. “I noticed such a difference in my frizz levels in the Texas heat, even in summer when it’s dreadfully hot and humid outside,” she says.

In addition to fighting frizz and dryness, this multipurpose product protects from heat up to 450°F plus UV rays and the drying effects of the sun. Bumble and Bumble’s signature six-oil blend, which includes coconut, argan, grape seed, macadamia, sweet almond, and safflower, adds moisture to the hair while providing smoothing properties. Though it’s recommended for all hair types, keep in mind that fine hair may find leave-in conditioner to be heavy.

Type: Leave-in conditioner | Key Ingredients: Six-oil blend (coconut, argan, grape seed, macadamia, sweet almond, and safflower) | Size: 2-8.5 ounces

Tips for Choosing the Right Anti-Humidity Hair Products

Hair Product Application

Anti-humidity products can be split into two categories: preventative products and products to reduce current frizz. Popular preventative products include shampoo, conditioner, leave-in conditioner, cream, and styling primer while oils and hair sprays are frequently used to reduce current frizz. 

Most application types are successful at preventing frizz, so it comes down to a personal preference. McDonough says she prefers creams and oils because they’re easier and have mess-free applications. She adds that hair sprays are a good option for day two or three hair.

Key Ingredients

Page recommends looking for products that contain silicones like dimethicone or cyclomethicone to create a protective barrier around your hair. She adds that glycerin helps with moisture balance (and can be found in John Frieda’s Frizz Ease Secret Weapon Anti-Frizz Styling Cream. “When using products with silicones or heavy creams or oils, I suggest using a detox shampoo occasionally to help prevent product buildup on the hair,” she says. “Don’t be afraid to experiment with different products to find what works best for your hair type and styling preferences.”

Hair Type & Texture Compatibility

It’s important to keep your hair type and texture in mind when considering anti-humidity products. McDonough says different types of hair benefit more from anti-humidity than others. If your hair doesn’t air dry straight, you’re likely a good candidate for anti-humidity products. Heavily textured hair will likely need thicker and more nourishing products to fully combat frizz.

Additional Benefits

In addition to keeping frizz at bay, McDonough says anti-humidity products can create a smoother texture, add shine, and make your hair more manageable. Many of the products on our list, including Ouai’s Leave In Conditioner, have nourishing properties to help make your hair soft and strong. Options like the Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil also protect against UV rays and heat styling, so you can use them as heat protectants too.

Questions and Answers

Do anti-humidity hair products work?

“Yes, absolutely,” says Page. “Anti-humidity products can be effective in controlling frizz and maintaining your style, especially in those humid conditions. They contain ingredients that create a protective barrier that help to repel moisture and keep hair smoother.” Some anti-humidity products can also be applied to dry hair to tame flyaways and frizz instantly.

How often should you wash your hair in humid weather?

Page recommends washing your hair every two to three days in humid weather to help balance oil production and prevent excessive frizz. She adds that washing frequency varies based on hair type, scalp condition, and personal preferences, so it’s best to adjust your wash routine based on how your hair personally responds to humidity.

What’s the fastest way to get rid of frizzy hair?

“To quickly tame frizzy hair, you can use a smoothing serum or an anti-frizz product,” says Page. “Apply a small amount evenly through damp or dry hair, focusing on mid-lengths to the ends. Comb through with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to distribute the product and smoothen the hair.” Page recommends using a blow dryer with a diffuser attachment or a flat iron on low heat to further reduce frizz and create a polished look.

Why Trust Southern Living

Addie Morton is a contributing writer for Southern Living who specializes in home and lifestyle content. For this story, she spoke with two hair experts from Oxana Salon in Nashville, Brigit Page and Ellen McDonough. Page specializes in corrective color and curl/shag cuts. She has been a national educator since 2014. McDonough has worked as a licensed stylist for 10 years in cities including Chicago, Austin, and Nashville. To compile this list of anti-humidity hair products, Morton used Page’s and McDonough’s expertise plus recommendations from Southern Living editors.