Winter Hair Care: Here’s How To Achieve Sleek, Smooth, Frizz-Free Hair This Winter

From a hydrating hair mask to flyaway-taming hair oil, these picks are key to achieving smooth, frizz-free locks—because nothing pairs better with a chic turtleneck than sleek, shiny hair.

By Alexa Vazquez Dec 04, 2024 1:00 AM
| Updated Dec 05, 2024 8:04 PM
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A change in seasons doesn't mean your fight against frizzy hair is over.

Between plummeting temps, nonstop static, putting on and removing winter hats and hoods, and the dry air blasting from your heater, the winter months bring their own set of hair challenges. 

So how can you achieve sleek, frizz-free winter hair? Adding these products—which are hand-selected by our shopping experts—into your hair care routine, of course!

From a hydrating hair mask to flyaway-taming hair oil, these picks are key to achieving smooth, frizz-free locks— because nothing pairs better with a chic turtleneck than sleek, shiny hair.

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Just like your skin, it's important to keep your hair hydrated during the cold winter months. Be sure to use a leave-in conditioner or hair mask that delivers tons of moisture, such as the ones we found from Le Doux, below.

Keeping your hair hydrated isn't just key to combatting dry, brittle hair, it can help prevent breakage that can result in pesky flyaways.

Speaking of breakage, using a satin scrunchie, sleeping in satin bonnet, and using a brush designed for detangling wet hair can all help prevent damage. Ultimately, less breakage equals less frizz and less little hairs sticking up all over your head. 

If taming flyaways feels like a full-time job this season, try applying a smoothing cream prior to styling. You can even mist some hairspray onto a brush and use small strokes to get those rogue hairs into place.

As a last step, make sure to use a hair oil. Doing so can not only revitalize dull hair and keep your ends moisturized and frizz-free, it helps add a shiny finish, so this step is also crucial if you want silky, glass-like hair!

Ready for frizz-free winter locks?

Keep scrolling for must-have hair care products that will help you achieve sleek and smooth hair this winter season.

Loza Tam Satin Scrunchie Hair Tie

Swapping your hair elastic for one made from satin, like this one, is an easy way to help prevent frizz and breakage.

That's because satin hair scrunchies are known to cause less friction than their elastic counterparts.

The Doux Mist Demeanor Honey Shine Mist

For a high-gloss look, apply this mist to dry hair.

It's made with smoothing keratin and aloe plus rosemary extract for added shine and nutrients.

Nick Stenson Beauty Light Hold Hair Spray

When it comes to achieving sleek hair, hair spray is an oldie but a goodie. This one provides a light hold and won't leave your hair feeling crunchy or sticky.

Pro tip: spritz some hair spray onto a boar bristle brush or the palm of your hand and smooth it over your hair to tame flyaways.

The Doux Dear Mama Moisture Milk

To treat dry, brittle hair, add this moisture milk to your routine. This leave-in conditioner isn't just hydrating, it's designed to soothe itchy scalps and aids in preventing breakage.

Infused with aloe extract and jojoba oil, it doubles as a detangler, too. 

SWAIR Sweatshieldleave-in Conditioning Spray

Apply this leave-in conditioner to damp hair and you'll be amazed by how smooth your blowout turns out.

It helps to tame frizz and static while protecting your strands from harsh, dry winter air.

Loza Tam Carnelian Satin Tam Wrap

This satin-lined turban may reduce frizz and breakage while you sleep.

Available in two sizes, this wrap works by preventing friction between your hair and your pillow. 

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6-in-1 Rollo-Style Hair Styling Tool

Achieve a salon-quality blowout with this 6-in-1 styling tool. It includes six attachments, including a round brush and smoothing paddle brush. 

Plus, it's way more affordable than other popular multi-tools on the market.

Detangling Hair Brush with Feelz Good Massager

Combing through wet hair can seriously contribute to breakage, which is why you need a wet brush like this one after wash day.

It vibrates, so you can enjoy a relaxing massage while you brush.

The Doux Sweetest Thing Honey Moisture Mask

Bring back some much-needed moisture to your strands and scalp with this ultra-hydrating hair mask

Made with frizz-fighting honey and moisturizing aloe, this mask will have your hair looking healthy and smooth in no time.

AIIR Professional Smoothing Cream

If you want to give your hair a glossy finish, look no further than this lightweight smoothing cream

Made with moisturizing blue agave and babassu oil, this cream smooths flyaways and adds intense shine.

LUCE Beauty Hair Towel Wrap

According to the brand, this towel wrap helps dry hair up to five times faster than your average towel. 

But what's even better is that, unlike a traditional bath towel, this wrap is made from a soft, velour fabric, which reduces the tugging and friction that leads to frizz and breakage.

Wen by Chaz Dean Styling Kit

Lock in moisture and control frizz with this hair care duo

The nourishing styling cream can hydrate and protect against heat damage, while the mousse tames frizz and adds body and plenty of shine.

AIIR Professional Jade Hair Oil

Nothing gives your locks a high-shine finish quite like a hair oil.

This one is made with rich fatty acids and coconut oil to hydrate, smooth flyaways, and provide a glossy shine.

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