16 June 2026

How to Get Smooth, Frizz-Free Hair

Tame frizz and get smooth, glossy hair — smoothing treatments, bonding repair and the right aftercare — from Wigs & Warpaint Sheffield.

Quick guide

Frizz is usually dryness and damage. The fixes are a smoothing/keratin treatment to relax and seal the cuticle, a bonding repair treatment like K18 or Olaplex to rebuild strength, and the right aftercare — a gentle wash, a weekly mask and heat protection.

Key takeaways

Frizz is mostly dryness and damage — treat the cause.
Keratin/Kerasilk smooths and seals the cuticle for months.
Bonding treatments (K18, Olaplex) rebuild internal strength.
At home: gentle wash, weekly mask, always heat protection.

Reviewed by Claire Flack · Last updated June 2026

Why hair frizzes

Frizz happens when the cuticle lifts and the hair grabs moisture from the air — usually because it's dry, damaged or both. So the answer isn't just to flatten it on the day, it's to improve the condition underneath.

In-salon smoothing

A Kerasilk or keratin smoothing treatment relaxes and seals the cuticle, cutting drying time and keeping frizz down for months. It's the biggest single difference for frizz-prone or wavy hair.

Bonding and repair

Treatments like K18 and Olaplex work inside the hair to rebuild the bonds that breakage and over-processing destroy — stronger hair holds smoothness far better.

Aftercare at home

Use a sulphate-free shampoo, a weekly moisture mask, and never heat-style without a protectant. Drying with a microfibre towel rather than rubbing helps too.