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How to Reduce Frizz: Dyson Frizz Control Tips
August 3, 2026
Frizz is often your hair’s way of telling you it needs something – whether that’s more moisture, less heat, or a gentler styling routine.
At Dyson, we set out to understand what causes frizzy hair by studying how each strand responds to heat and humidity. That research shapes our hair care, which is engineered to help protect hair from extreme heat damage while giving you greater control as you dry and style.
Below, discover how to avoid frizzy hair by building a routine around hydration and supportive hair habits, along with our expert advice on using Dyson technology to get smoother, frizz-free styles.
What causes frizzy hair?
Frizz is the result of hair struggling to hold onto moisture. When this happens, the cuticle – the outer layer of the hair strand – can lift, allowing moisture from the air to move into the hair shaft. As the strand absorbs that moisture, it swells, changes shape, and creates the lifted, uneven texture we recognise as frizz.
This is why your frizz is far more likely to flare up during a humid New Zealand summer in the upper North Island than in the middle of winter in Invercargill. When there is more moisture in the air, dry or damaged hair has more opportunity to absorb it.
Some hair types, like curly and coily, are more prone to frizz than others since they tend to be more porous, which means moisture passes easily through the cuticle.
Outside of hair types, what causes frizzy hair generally stems from external aggressors that dehydrate strands. This can include:
Frizz is the result of hair struggling to hold onto moisture. When this happens, the cuticle – the outer layer of the hair strand – can lift, allowing moisture from the air to move into the hair shaft. As the strand absorbs that moisture, it swells, changes shape, and creates the lifted, uneven texture we recognise as frizz.
This is why your frizz is far more likely to flare up during a humid New Zealand summer in the upper North Island than in the middle of winter in Invercargill. When there is more moisture in the air, dry or damaged hair has more opportunity to absorb it.
Some hair types, like curly and coily, are more prone to frizz than others since they tend to be more porous, which means moisture passes easily through the cuticle.
Outside of hair types, what causes frizzy hair generally stems from external aggressors that dehydrate strands. This can include:
- Heat damage from excessive use of heat styling tools
- Harsh products that aren’t suitable for your hair type
- Mechanical damage from brushing or styling
- Chemical treatments such as bleaching, colouring, perming, or relaxing
How to reduce frizz before styling
To maintain healthy hair and reduce frizz, focus on supporting the hair cuticle before you style. This means using hydrating ingredients that help replenish moisture and leave your hair feeling silky smooth.
Read on as we detail how to avoid frizzy hair with the right habits and hair care products.
1. Wash and condition hair with hydrating, anti-frizz formulas
Start your hair care routine with a hydrating, sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner. Sulfate-free formulas help cleanse without removing natural moisture, which is important when your goal is to reduce frizz.
Keep your shower lukewarm, as hot water can leave the cuticle raised and make hair feel rougher once dry. Concentrate your shampoo on your scalp, where oil, sweat, and product build up, then apply conditioner through your lengths and ends. This helps soften the hair fibre and smooth the cuticle, so your hair is easier to style.
2. Towel-dry hair with a microfibre towel
How you treat your hair while it’s wet is a key factor in mastering pre-styling tips on how to avoid frizzy hair. Wet hair is more vulnerable to damage, so rubbing your hair with a standard cotton towel can create friction along the cuticle – which may contribute to breakage and frizz once your hair dries.
A microfibre towel helps absorb water with less rough movement across the hair surface. Rather than twisting or rubbing your hair, press the towel gently through your lengths and ends to remove moisture before styling.
3. Lock in moisture with a leave-in conditioning spray
Once you have removed excess water and your hair is damp, apply a leave-in conditioner to help with moisture retention before styling.
The Dyson Omega™ leave-in conditioning spray is formulated with the Dyson Oli7™ blend, combining seven omega-rich oils to nourish your hair without weighing it down. This oil helps protect against UV exposure and heat damage up to 230°C, while instantly detangling and reducing breakage across all hair types1.
Mist through damp hair, concentrating on the mid-lengths and ends where dryness is more common. Gently brush or comb through to spread the formula evenly, then leave hair to air-dry or blow-dry before styling.
4. Smooth and nourish with a hair oil
A hair oil can help seal moisture into the hair fibres, reduce the look of flyaways, tame frizz, and add visible shine before or after styling.
Our Dyson Omega™ hydrating hair oil is formulated with a concentrated blend of Dyson Oli7™ to deliver up to 261% shinier hair2 and 48 hours of frizz control3. The weightless formula helps create a smooth, glossy finish without leaving a heavy residue.
Apply one to two drops to the palms of your hands, warm the oil between your fingers, then smooth through your mid-lengths and ends on damp or dry hair.
To maintain healthy hair and reduce frizz, focus on supporting the hair cuticle before you style. This means using hydrating ingredients that help replenish moisture and leave your hair feeling silky smooth.
Read on as we detail how to avoid frizzy hair with the right habits and hair care products.
1. Wash and condition hair with hydrating, anti-frizz formulas
Start your hair care routine with a hydrating, sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner. Sulfate-free formulas help cleanse without removing natural moisture, which is important when your goal is to reduce frizz.
Keep your shower lukewarm, as hot water can leave the cuticle raised and make hair feel rougher once dry. Concentrate your shampoo on your scalp, where oil, sweat, and product build up, then apply conditioner through your lengths and ends. This helps soften the hair fibre and smooth the cuticle, so your hair is easier to style.
2. Towel-dry hair with a microfibre towel
How you treat your hair while it’s wet is a key factor in mastering pre-styling tips on how to avoid frizzy hair. Wet hair is more vulnerable to damage, so rubbing your hair with a standard cotton towel can create friction along the cuticle – which may contribute to breakage and frizz once your hair dries.
A microfibre towel helps absorb water with less rough movement across the hair surface. Rather than twisting or rubbing your hair, press the towel gently through your lengths and ends to remove moisture before styling.
3. Lock in moisture with a leave-in conditioning spray
Once you have removed excess water and your hair is damp, apply a leave-in conditioner to help with moisture retention before styling.
The Dyson Omega™ leave-in conditioning spray is formulated with the Dyson Oli7™ blend, combining seven omega-rich oils to nourish your hair without weighing it down. This oil helps protect against UV exposure and heat damage up to 230°C, while instantly detangling and reducing breakage across all hair types1.
Mist through damp hair, concentrating on the mid-lengths and ends where dryness is more common. Gently brush or comb through to spread the formula evenly, then leave hair to air-dry or blow-dry before styling.
4. Smooth and nourish with a hair oil
A hair oil can help seal moisture into the hair fibres, reduce the look of flyaways, tame frizz, and add visible shine before or after styling.
Our Dyson Omega™ hydrating hair oil is formulated with a concentrated blend of Dyson Oli7™ to deliver up to 261% shinier hair2 and 48 hours of frizz control3. The weightless formula helps create a smooth, glossy finish without leaving a heavy residue.
Apply one to two drops to the palms of your hands, warm the oil between your fingers, then smooth through your mid-lengths and ends on damp or dry hair.
How to control frizz while styling
Heat styling can feel like the fastest way to calm frizz – until extreme heat leaves the cuticle more vulnerable and the frizz comes right back.
A big part of learning how to stop frizzy hair is switching from heat-heavy styling to controlled airflow.
Below, discover how Dyson frizz control technology helps smooth, shape, and style hair without relying on extreme heat.
1. Minimise frizz with a pre-style cream
Before styling, prep your hair with a cream that helps add moisture and keeps your finished look in place.
Dyson Chitosan™ Pre-style cream helps create flexible, all-day hold while reducing unwanted frizz, even when humidity is high. The lightweight formula works around each strand to support your style without making hair feel crunchy, stiff, or heavy.
Because frizz behaves differently depending on your hair type, our Chitosan™ Pre-style cream comes in four formulas:
2. Prioritise airflow over high heat when styling
To protect your hair from heat damage, the goal is to style with controlled temperature rather than relying on extreme heat. Dyson frizz control technology uses high-velocity airflow and intelligent heat regulation to dry and shape hair while reducing exposure to high heat.
By measuring and regulating temperature as you style, Dyson hair care tools help protect the hair fibre from heat damage that can leave the cuticle raised and more prone to frizz.
Not sure which tool is right for you? Let us help you choose based on your hair type and styling needs.
3. Blow-dry curly hair with a diffuser attachment
For curly or coily hair, the way airflow reaches your curls often dictates your frizz levels. Direct airflow can disturb your curl pattern and encourage frizz, while a diffuser spreads air gently to help hair dry with better shape and less disruption.
This is where Dyson hair dryer frizz technology can help support a smoother drying routine. The Dyson Supersonic Nural™ Intelligent hair dryer comes with five attachments so you can tailor airflow to your hair type. For curls and coils, the Wave+Curl diffuser offers two settings:
4. Finish straight styles with a smoothing attachment
For straighter styles, frizz prevention starts while your hair is still drying. Using the right attachment helps direct airflow through your lengths, encouraging each strand to sit flatter with fewer flyaways.
The Dyson Airstrait™ Straightener and dryer uses focused airflow to dry and straighten hair at the same time – without hot plates. Air travels downwards at a 45° angle, helping create tension through your hair for a smoother finish.
For a voluminous blowout, the Dyson Airwrap™ frizz control method uses airflow to attract hair towards the barrel, wrap it into shape, and dry it in place without relying on extreme heat. With six attachments, the Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x™ Multi-styler and dryer gives you more control over your finish – whether you want a bouncy curls or sleek tresses.
If you’re styling your hair straight, we recommend finishing with the Airsmooth2x™ attachment to tame flyaways and minimise frizz.
5. Seal the cuticle with the cool shot setting
Once your style is in place, finish with the cool shot setting to help set the shape. Available in our Dyson Airstrait, Supersonic™ hair dryers, and Airwrap™ stylers, the cool shot switches off the heat element and delivers cool air through the hair.
This final cool shot helps seal the cuticles (which open during heat styling), flattening and smoothing them back down to prevent frizz after styling.
Heat styling can feel like the fastest way to calm frizz – until extreme heat leaves the cuticle more vulnerable and the frizz comes right back.
A big part of learning how to stop frizzy hair is switching from heat-heavy styling to controlled airflow.
Below, discover how Dyson frizz control technology helps smooth, shape, and style hair without relying on extreme heat.
1. Minimise frizz with a pre-style cream
Before styling, prep your hair with a cream that helps add moisture and keeps your finished look in place.
Dyson Chitosan™ Pre-style cream helps create flexible, all-day hold while reducing unwanted frizz, even when humidity is high. The lightweight formula works around each strand to support your style without making hair feel crunchy, stiff, or heavy.
Because frizz behaves differently depending on your hair type, our Chitosan™ Pre-style cream comes in four formulas:
| Formula | Best for |
|---|---|
| Dyson Chitosan™ Pre-style cream Straight to wavy light conditioning | Fine, straight to slightly wavy hair that needs light styling hold that doesn’t weigh down hair |
| Dyson Chitosan™ Pre-style cream Curly to coily light conditioning | Finer curls and coils that need shape and definition without being weighed down |
| Dyson Chitosan™ Pre-style cream Straight to wavy rich conditioning | Thick or dry straight-to-wavy hair that needs more moisture and smoothness |
| Dyson Chitosan™ Pre-style cream Curly to coily rich conditioning | Thick, damaged, or tightly coiled hair that needs richer conditioning and stronger frizz control |
2. Prioritise airflow over high heat when styling
To protect your hair from heat damage, the goal is to style with controlled temperature rather than relying on extreme heat. Dyson frizz control technology uses high-velocity airflow and intelligent heat regulation to dry and shape hair while reducing exposure to high heat.
By measuring and regulating temperature as you style, Dyson hair care tools help protect the hair fibre from heat damage that can leave the cuticle raised and more prone to frizz.
Not sure which tool is right for you? Let us help you choose based on your hair type and styling needs.
3. Blow-dry curly hair with a diffuser attachment
For curly or coily hair, the way airflow reaches your curls often dictates your frizz levels. Direct airflow can disturb your curl pattern and encourage frizz, while a diffuser spreads air gently to help hair dry with better shape and less disruption.
This is where Dyson hair dryer frizz technology can help support a smoother drying routine. The Dyson Supersonic Nural™ Intelligent hair dryer comes with five attachments so you can tailor airflow to your hair type. For curls and coils, the Wave+Curl diffuser offers two settings:
- Dome mode – cups hair inside the dome to help enhance the shape of natural waves and curls.
- Diffuse mode – spreads airflow through the prongs to dry closer to the roots, helping maintain texture while supporting volume.
4. Finish straight styles with a smoothing attachment
For straighter styles, frizz prevention starts while your hair is still drying. Using the right attachment helps direct airflow through your lengths, encouraging each strand to sit flatter with fewer flyaways.
The Dyson Airstrait™ Straightener and dryer uses focused airflow to dry and straighten hair at the same time – without hot plates. Air travels downwards at a 45° angle, helping create tension through your hair for a smoother finish.
For a voluminous blowout, the Dyson Airwrap™ frizz control method uses airflow to attract hair towards the barrel, wrap it into shape, and dry it in place without relying on extreme heat. With six attachments, the Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x™ Multi-styler and dryer gives you more control over your finish – whether you want a bouncy curls or sleek tresses.
If you’re styling your hair straight, we recommend finishing with the Airsmooth2x™ attachment to tame flyaways and minimise frizz.
5. Seal the cuticle with the cool shot setting
Once your style is in place, finish with the cool shot setting to help set the shape. Available in our Dyson Airstrait, Supersonic™ hair dryers, and Airwrap™ stylers, the cool shot switches off the heat element and delivers cool air through the hair.
This final cool shot helps seal the cuticles (which open during heat styling), flattening and smoothing them back down to prevent frizz after styling.
Now that you know how to prevent frizzy hair while styling, discover how to use the Dyson Airwrap™ multi-styler and dryer for your hair type.
1 vs. non-conditioning shampoo.
2 When used with Dyson Airstrait™ straightener vs. untreated hair.
3 vs. untreated hair.