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Because summer should leave you with memories and a tan, not fried, frazzled hair.

I am a contributor who has been writing for the BuzzFeed Shopping team since 2020; as a film nerd and long-term pop culture enthusiast, I bring an engaging, conversational voice to my work and love discovering and testing new products to share with readers.

Promising review: "So Ive been using this every swim for the past year. It helps a lot in my pool with chlorine amaaazingly! My hair will have no damage. It does turn slimy but thats good, that means it's working. Smells great. For taking it to the ocean, it works decent. Unfortunately, it does wear off after waves crash on you for longer than 10 minutes. By 30 minutes it was gone. I did receive WAY less damage by using it, however. I refreshed with a new coat of the treatment and went right back in the water. Took a shower and put in a great conditioner and ZERO damage. 😎" —Cassandra Rodriguez

Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (also available in multi-packs).

Promising review: "Very lightweight, but adds a little moisture. Excellent at reducing frizz due to humidity. I spray it on my dry hair before going out in humid weather." —Alexis K.

Promising review: "The only thing protecting my husband's hair from sun damage! This oil has prevented my husband's fresh haircut from turning into it's usual electric chair fried hair! He's got medium long hair and works outside as a photographer then spends all weekend outside too, so he is really testing it's limits the last few weeks. So far I'm blown away by it and will be stealing it from him to use..."—Bee

Get it from Amazon for $16+ (available in four sizes and in a travel set).

Promising review: "I have always liked Paul Mitchell Products! Great value, has a nice scent (not too strong), Lathers up to get rid of excess product and oils. I use it in the summertime to remove chlorine from my hair after swimming. Lasts a long time because only use it once weekly." —AMG

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

Promising review: "This is the holy grail of hair products. I am in my late 40s and have thin, dry, color damaged hair. My hair has been frizzy and I could only wear a ponytail and even in that it would become a tangled rat mess. I have tried 100s of dollars in products from Keratin hair treatments, Aveda products, Nexus, Pantene, Its a 10, blowouts EVERYTHING under the sun and nothing was working. I was ready to shave my head and start over. Then I found this and read soooo many reviews and said shoot all I have to lose is more money. So for my fine, thin, color/highlighted damaged hair I got the 4/5 shampoo and conditioner, weightless nourishing mask,#3 Bond building hair and the #9 Bond Protector. My hair is now SOOOFFFTTT, not frizzy even when it is humid out (I live in the desert) so not many humid days until recently. This is all in just three days!!!" —Flippo

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

Promising review: "I have beautiful, healthy, naturally curly and VERY frizzy hair. 😲I take good care of my hair and don't color anymore because it dries out too much. Nonetheless, I wear my hair up all the time because I can't tame the ugly frizzies. And I've tried all kinds of products hyped for frizz control. Nothing worked. Until now....as I write, my long, curly hair is down around my face. And my grey hair is so soft and shiny.

First day of use: frizzy out of the shower and tamed down very nicely with my electric curlers. And the best part is how long it is holding the curl! This is the second day and still not frizzy and curl is beautiful. Walked my dogs this morning in very humid air. Returned home and to my surprise: no frizz and curls still gorgeous. I'm sold. Won't run out of this." —Susan

Promising review: "Great product for getting chlorine out of your hair. I am in a YMCA pool four days a week. Works great!" —Amazon reviewer

Get it from Amazon for $19.48+ (available in three sizes).

Promising reviews: "This is a really good UV color protecting spray and moisturizing leave-in conditioner for on the go. If you do sports or are traveling, it’s a great quick refresh to brush through your hair. I keep it in my car, and it’s perfect for that. Great smell, non-greasy, well-crafted." —Talia Mahboubi 

"I use as directed, but also I spray a tiny bit on dry hair before going into the sun. It has helped to prevent color fading and actually makes my dry, sometimes frizzy hair look healthier and more shiny, This is my first purchase of a Morrocanoil product. I plan on trying others after having such good success with this one. As far as the price, I don’t mind paying a premium for something that works. I have spent a lot on high and low hair products that offer empty promises. This one actually works for me." —Ruby

Get it from Amazon for $15+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "This product does exactly what I want without making my hair oily or weighing me down. My hair gets frizzy in the summer months and this smoothes it all out. It also smells amazing I am super impressed!!!" —Summer

Promising review: "The only oil that actually works! I’ve purchased so many in the past and so happy to find this product! I run this oil thru my hair about two to three times a day. Never oily, but tames my frizzy hair that the Miami humidity gives. I love it. Finally something that works! I Love the scent, altho I wish there were a variety of scents. Definitely recommend." —Sandra Lozowicki

Get it from Amazon for $10+ (available in three sizes and in a two-pack).

Promising review: "I rarely write reviews, but this stuff is unreal. I have 2c/3a hair and I made a resolution for the year to wear my hair naturally more often. This stuff takes my hair to another level and keeps it frizz-free for hours. I run it through my damp hair and give it a quick scrunch and I’m good to go. Highly recommend." —xAFKx

Promising reviews: "I have always been active in and on the water, and my bushy thick hair has paid the price. Now I can continue to play hard and treat my hair softly. I can actually wear it loose and not tied or covered up and still look and feel good. Soft shiny beach waves!" —MHG 712

"Love this conditioner! I am a scuba diver, so this is great to do a freshwater rinse and combing this through my hair. It not only avoids tangles, it protects my hair from the damage of the salt and the sun, without harming the critters snd coral in our ocean." —Cherie B

Promising reviews: "I can't live without this in the summer or on tropical vacations. This has saved me from burning my scalp for the past several years. I just mist it on my part before going out in the sun and gently rub it into my scalp. It does make my roots a little bit greasy by the end of the day, but it doesn't bother me, especially on a beach or pool day." —Amazon reviewer

"I stopped using hair dye almost two years ago and I have beautiful white hair that needs protection from the sun. I didn't know that the sun can turn white hair yellow!!! This goes on non-greasy and light. I am glad that there is such a product and will purchase again." —Sandy M.

Promising review: "Best product I’ve found to fight the frizz. I have curly hair and I like to straighten it. Even in the most humid conditions, my hair is still smooth when combined with the shampoo and conditioner." —Angie N.

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

Promising reviews: "Great for chlorine removal. Effective removal of pool chemical smell. One lathering does the job. Highly recommend for pool swimmers." —prb in California

"This shampoo is great for kids and adults alike. We use it after every pool day for the kiddos and adults. It detangles and leaves the hair soft and smooth. Even for colored and processed hair, like my wife’s, she has no issues with using the shampoo or causing issues with her hair; in fact it helps to keep it nice after chlorine exposure. It uses sodium thiosulfate to bind free chlorine and chloramines to remove it from your hair - if anyone was interested in how it works. It also contains some vitamins and moisturizers to help keep the hair soft and healthy. Overall a solid product to remove chlorine from your hair and keep it soft and silky." —Wisco Fam

Promising review: "When I upped my pool time a few years back, my hair was turning to straw. This leave-in has allowed me to keep going back, slowed the chlorine damage, and helped me get a brush through my hair without resorting to cutting it off. Feels like a protective barrier: a little oily, but not greasy."—Topi Crowley

Get it from Amazon for $16.49+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "This product does tone down the brass. I like it because it's a conditioner, not a shampoo and for me, the conditioner is a better choice. My hair is medium brown with blonde hi-lites and Verb purple hair mask does calm the red tones in the brown hair"—TERRY

Promising reviews: "This spray is great! Works very well. Easy to use. Makes your hair super soft. Also has a nice scent."—Flowers15

Promising reviews: "My hair color fades quickly when I’m in the sun. This UV hair protection works better than anything I’ve tried before. Has a nice scent and doesn’t make my hair greasy. I will buy it again."—TERRY

Promising review: "This chlorine and saltwater de-tangler and protector works extremely well. It leaves hair soft, silky, and healthy while helping remove tangles and making hair much easier to brush through after swimming. The fragrance is wonderful, and it does a great job protecting hair from chlorine and saltwater while helping remove chlorine buildup. It's easy to use, does not cause breakage, and leaves hair great condition after time in the water."—Amazon reviewer

Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in three sizes).

Promising review: "This shampoo works great. Me and my toddler are in the pool almost every day and her hair was becoming damaged and would tangle so easily. After just one use it was back to being soft and brush-able. Has a nice clean sent. I’m so glad I was able to get her hair back to normal."—Shana

Get it from Amazon for $11.95+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "Great product. I have very curly hair but it gets frizzy; this product controls that and does not have that sticky feeling! I’m back to letting my hair air dry!!"—Margaret

Promising reviews: "I recently had my hair highlighted, which is a much-needed change for my dark brunette locks. I thought I would love the look (I do; golden is pretty) but I completely ruined any bit of my manga me locks. I don't have unruly hair. I just have minimal hair and it becomes coarse due to sun damage and ponytails. I can't hate my hair, nor myself, so I've grown to accept these locks of tragedy. And by accept, I mean flat iron and occasionally cry about becoming bald at forty.

After this momentary lapse in judgement to further make my follicles cry, I was in desperate need of repair. Getting a comb through my hair after conditioning would be a struggle, but I don't own a comb, and my broken handled hairbrush was fighting it even more. I was 26 and meh going on my 40 and bald. So I'm desperate. Hence why I slugged away my hairbrush for a glass(es) of wine and ordered this beast on amazon.

I've tried other masks and had hopes for help that have later been unfulfilled. This, however, worked on my tresses. Am I runway material? Nope. But I am ready to face the world with less split ends and hair I can manage to blow dry, yet not be weighed down by the obscenities I did to it previously. Deep conditioning is always a pain for me: do I shave my legs and wait for this to soak in? do I fight my hound dogs off of my delightfully smelly hair as I watch Friends on netflix? do I pretend to read a book while I scoop junk off of my shoulders? Good news. This s*** stays where it's supposed to- on my hair and on my head. I look forward to the next time I blow dry my hair out and see what it looks like. So in six weeks, I'll let you know."—Ashley

Promising reviews: "Used this on a trip to Florida and my hair didn’t dry out from the ocean, sun and chlorine!" —Jessica Fiance

"Love the smell of this product! Definitely helped my color not fade in the strong, summer sun!" —Amazon reviewer

Promising review: "I have tried SO many products to calm my curls (and frizz when it's humid) and this is the only product that works. Leaves your hair soft, has a great smell and no product built-up making you have to wash your hair the next day." —Tim B.

Get it from Amazon for $10+ (available in two sizes and scents).

Promising reviews: "My hair was green from the pool and it immediately restored it to golden blonde. Will forever be buying this for summer!!!!" —Kennedy Alexis Ginaitt

"My hairdresser recommended it to help protect my highlights from turning brassy/green after being in the pool and I am super happy! It really does remove chlorine and my hair feels great. It does have kind of a weird smell when you use it; not terrible, just a little off, but it’s totally worth it for the results.

The individual packets are super convenient for travel or throwing in your swim bag, and I love that it’s gentle enough for regular use. Highly recommend if you spend any time in the pool regardless of having highlights! Great for all hair types." —Heather Howard

Get it from Amazon for $3.51 (also available in packs of three and 12).

Promising review: "This spray really helps smooth my hair and keeps frizz under control, especially in high humidity. My hair feels soft, looks shiny, and doesn’t get weighed down. It also works well as a heat protectant when I’m blow-drying or styling.

The only reason I’m giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that I still need to use a little extra product on very humid days to fully tame flyaways. But overall, it performs well enough that I’ve repurchased it — and that’s the best endorsement. Great option if you’re looking for smoother, shinier hair with humidity protection." —J. Sullivan

Get it from Amazon for $9.97 (also available in a two-pack).

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