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Heat, humidity, and oil have no friends here.

I am a staff writer on the BuzzFeed Shopping team who focuses primarily on practical and problem-solving products (although you can also catch me writing about cute, fun, and ~weird~ products, too!).

Promising review: "As someone with fine hair but a lot of it, I was on the hunt for a product that would make wash day easier and actually help remove oils and buildup so my blowouts could last longer. My hair tends to get oily a few days after washing, and I wanted something that would deeply cleanse my scalp without drying my hair out. As a cosmetologist, I’m pretty picky about hair products, but L’Oréal has always been one of my go-to budget-friendly brands, and I already use quite a few of their products.

"This scalp serum is honestly amazing. I use it exactly as directed — applying it right before I get in the shower, letting it sit for a few minutes, and then washing it out. My scalp feels so refreshed and clean afterward without feeling stripped or irritated. I also noticed my hair stays fresher longer, and my blowouts definitely last longer before my roots start looking oily again." —Aa93

Promising review: "I have two girls, and we spend a lot of time outside in the summers. I work as a nurse and have seen scalp skin cancer, and I definitely wanted to protect myself and my girls. We usually use the regular spray, but it leaves the hair greasy or stiff. This has a great scent, and a little goes a long way! I was worried about the small size, but it lasted us all summer. Also leaves no residue." —Liz Young

Promising reviews: "I never thought I would pay $15 for a claw clip because that seems excessive. However, this one is worth it. The clip is comfortable and sturdy. I have lain down, driven, and worked out in it, and it has never bothered me. The spring is also strong enough to hold my long hair without budging. Would recommend." —Kelly

"I have three of these, and they are my favorite. They actually hold my hair up. I got rid of all my other brands of claw clips. These are perfect." —mc

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in four styles).

Results should last through 3–4 shampoos!

Promising review: "This stuff is legit amazing. Mississippi heat down here — 'real feel' is 111 most days. My hair usually starts to look frizzy and sorta funky wavy in some spots as soon as I leave the house due to the ridiculous humidity we have here. I am so impressed. Somehow, it gave my usually flat-to-my-head hair some volume as well. All I did was shampoo, conditioner, towel dry, and then blow-dry with tension like the back of the bottle says." —ChrisandLeslie

Get it from Amazon for $14+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "Possibly better than Deva Curl foam mousse, and I can buy six of these for the price of one Deva Curl. This stuff is awesome. I have type 2c curly hair that, without mass product, gets like Krusty the Clown frizzy. I've loosely been following curly girl routines, sulfate/paraben/yada-yada free shampoo and conditioner, curly girl microfiber towel, satin pillowcase, the whole nine yards. I usually have to put serum, mousse, and sometimes hairspray in it to make it look decent, but then it's all crunchy. I used this stuff on my damp hair and let it air dry, and my hair looked so nice, and it was soft, too, not crunchy. I actually had some nice curls form. So if you're at the end of your rope with your unruly hair, give this stuff a try, and if it doesn't work for you, it was only $4, not $24." —MrsT 111111

Promising review: "I live in an area of the country that is very humid and hot during the summer. I always struggled to get my curl pattern to stay and to not become a frizzy mess during the summer months. I finally stumbled upon this product and instantly fell in love. My curl pattern returned instantly, and the anti-frizz factor was incredible. It is now my holy grail product in the summer. It can be used alone, or I layer a hard-hold gel, like Aussie Instant Freeze, over it for more days without a refresh. It also seems to hold up well for most other months as well, until the humidity drops too low and the glycerin in it doesn't do well." —hodagkins

Get it from Amazon for $10+ (available in three sizes).

Promising review: "I have fine straight flat hair with zero volume, and this stuff is IT. Spray into towel-dried hair and blow-dry to activate. It’s amazing!!" —Allison C.

Get it from Amazon for $14+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "I have very thick hair that has had a lot of coloring done over the past 10 years. I put this stuff on after I get out of the shower. It works really well with taming frizz, and it keeps my hair really soft as well. I have definitely seen a positive change in my hair since I started using it. It really helps my hair look soft and silky when I style it. Would recommend to use for thick, damaged hair and to tame frizz." —Cristina C.

Promising review: "This stuff is AMAZING! Literally nothing else keeps tangles out of my daughter’s hair like this does. Her hair is so thick and very difficult to brush; this makes it easy peasy to brush the tangles out after a swim in the pool. It also softens her hair. When not used, the pool chemicals make her hair very stiff and dry. We even use this every once in a while just because! It smells wonderful and doesn’t make the hair greasy in any way. I cannot recommend this product enough!!!" —Emily

This formula is designed for all hair types.

Promising reviews: "I have been on a hair strengthening/healing journey, using K18 and Redken Acidic Bond Concentrate, silk bonnet at nighttime, etc. I have been feeling like I’m not seeing the difference I’m working so hard for — until today. I don’t wanna get protein overload, but OMG. Used this after shampooing, and my hair feels like silk. Best $9 ever. I will be restocking this." —Poke-me-in-the-coconut

"I could immediately see a difference after the first use. My hair got so much softer, shinier, and healthier. It also smells pretty good! I think this product is so amazing for the price you pay, so worth it! It is so easy to apply to my hair, and it has no color. 10/10 product!" —Hotdog

Promising review: "I have thick, naturally wavy hair that has been a nightmare my entire life. It does what it wants, it gets extremely frizzy in both humid and dry conditions, and it tangles easily. In the summer, it's even worse because I'm in the pool every day and the chlorine really takes its toll. I didn't think anything would make that much of a difference, but after reading all the reviews, I decided to give it a shot. I am so happy I did.

"I use just a little once or twice a week as a quick conditioner and then when my hair starts really frizzing and looks dull and damaged — in the summer from the chlorine and in the winter from the dry air. I slather it on and leave it in for several hours. When I rinse and dry after that, it's like I have different hair. No frizz, no crispiness; it's soft, silky, and smells great! I also get far fewer tangles than I used to, and the ones I do get are much easier to comb out, which is a big plus for me." —timonsgirl

Promising review: "I really like this mask! It has a really nice, fresh light scent, and it leaves my hair softer and also somewhat less fly-away/dry/unruly, while adding some shine to it!" —Mia B'wood

Promising review: "This works great for braiding. It helps smooth out the hair and gives just the right amount of hold without making it feel greasy or stiff. It keeps flyaways down and makes the braids look neat and clean. It also smells really nice and keeps the hair soft. Whether I am doing simple styles or more detailed braids, this makes the whole process easier and faster." —Amber

Promising review: "I bought this to help protect my curls from frizz caused by friction and to prevent my curls from drying out at night. I definitely noticed a difference after the first use. And it is cute and luxurious." —Jenny F.

Get a set of two from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in four sizes and 37 colors).

Promising review: "I love this product. It has helped me so much with my naturally curly hair. My hair can get frizzy and this helps tame the frizz. It smells amazing. I use it when I am blow drying, or when I use a flat iron or curling iron. It helps smooth my hair and helps cut down on blow drying time. It makes my hair shiny and soft. It is a little expensive but worth it to me." —Kindle Customer

Get it from Amazon for $16+ (available in three sizes).

Promising review: "If you like the smell of coconut, you will adore this product. It sprayed onto the hair pretty well. One pump covered a lot. It made my hair less frizzy and way softer (normally my hair feels like hay; I have extremely thick, frizzy, very curly, and very long hair). This product did away with the hay-like texture and made my hair a lot smoother. I think it may even be better than It's a 10 Miracle leave-in conditioner, which is the only other leave-in that has worked for me. It is one third of the price and did as good or maybe better. Be advised, I have only used this for three days, but WOW." —Reen

Promising review: "I've been using this for a while, and a lot of people ask what I use for my curls. I highly recommend it. For reference, I have average/thin hair with 3a-style curls. This curl cream doesn't make my curls look greasy and doesn't weigh down my hair." —M.R.

Promising review: "I have long, naturally curly hair. This diffuser works perfectly to give me lasting curls that don't frizz. The dryer works just as well when I want to wear my hair straight." —Craig L Robertson

Promising review: "I have been living with well water for years. I never once thought I needed to wash the minerals out of my hair from hard water. Our water is not too hard, but after seeing the buildup of minerals around my sink drains, water stains from hard water, and having to rinse out faucet aerators to remove buildup, I realized all that gunk must be in my hair, as well! After losing most of my hair from an illness, it grew back curly, so with all the hair products, along with hard water, I decided to get a detox shampoo. I purchased this shampoo, and I'm not disappointed! It lathers very nicely! It does leave my hair squeaky clean, so I always use a heavier conditioner after washing and leave it in for a few minutes before I rinse it out. It really helps my curls pop back! This is not a cheap shampoo, but it was definitely money well spent! I love the golden color, and the smell is nice." —Natalie Dean

Get it from Amazon for $16+ (available in three sizes).

Promising review: "I never understood how people could go more than two days without washing their hair, and now I know. This has been a lifesaver! I was looking for an alternative to my spray dry shampoo, and this is even better. It literally dries up the oil and makes hair look freshly washed." —Mandy

Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in seven shades).

Promising review: "After just using it, I could see the difference in my curls. Everything was less frizzy, and the curls were more defined. I have already recommended this to my curly-haired sister." —noseringirl

Get it from Amazon or Ulta for $22+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "I use this product every single day, and I love it so much. As someone with frizzy hair, this is a lifesaver. It leaves your hair soft and shiny. It also has a very pleasant honey scent that makes your hair smell better!" —Cbear205

Get it from Amazon for $25+ (available in two sizes) or Sephora for $25. 

Promising review: "I'm so grateful that I found this product. My hair is wavy and frizzy. Every once in a great while, my waves resemble curls, but the frizz is always there. I've only used this product one time so far, and I never want to be without it. I put some on after towel drying (no brushing) my hair, and my waves actually resembled curls! It wasn't instant, so I was skeptical, but after about 15 minutes, I caught a glimpse of my hair in the mirror, and I was amazed. It looked styled. I slept on it, and it still looked great in the morning!!!" —mich0610

Promising review: "This fully took over my curling iron. I find no point in curling my thick hair when I can spend five minutes the night before twisting it around this wand. It’s easy, sleeping isn’t impossible, and I wear it all the way until I walk into work. I keep hairspray in my car. And I get compliments daily." —Carly Marie

Get it from Amazon for $15.98+ (available in 10 colors).

Promising review: "I color my hair, so I love that this helps keep my highlights bright. I have a lot of fine hair and always need a good smoothing conditioner, and this does not disappoint — the conditioner detangles my hair perfectly, so I'm not having to comb through a bunch of knots when I get out of the shower. It's lightweight and doesn't leave a thick film behind. Absolutely recommend!" —SheaJ

Promising review: "I have highly processed and damaged hair and this product is a game-changer. I use it every time I style my hair whether I straighten it or not and it gives it a healthy polished look that lasts for days! The price is right for the product as well. I have tried so many products at all different price points and this is hands down my favorite!!!" —Lee

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The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.