How to Get Smooth Hair

Oh, to have knotty, frizzy hair—said no one ever! When you picture the most memorable shampoo commercials you’ve seen on TV, it’s safe to say smooth strands were involved. An ultra-smooth mane has become synonymous with good hair days. And with the help of the right hair care products—like a hair smoothing treatment—you’ll be smooth sailing toward smooth strands in no time! Read on for five tips on how to get smooth hair.

SMOOTH HAIR TIP #1: START IN THE SHOWER

If you didn’t already know, smooth hair starts in the shower with the proper shampoo and conditioner. Below, find our best hair smoothing shampoos and conditioners to get your mane on the right track.

L’Oréal Paris Elvive Smooth Intense Smoothing Shampoo + L’Oréal Paris Elvive Smooth Intense Smoothing Conditioner: This hair smoothing duo instantly moisturizes and helps soften and tame rough textures, leaving hair soft and smooth.

L’Oréal Paris EverPure Frizz-Defy Shampoo + L’Oréal Paris EverPure Frizz-Defy Conditioner: Frizzy hair is the enemy of smooth hair. This shampoo and conditioner work together to control frizz and humidity, leaving frizz-prone strands with smooth luminosity.

L’Oréal Paris EverCreme Deep Nourish Shampoo + L’Oréal Paris EverCreme Deep Nourish Conditioner: Formulated with apricot oil, this combo replenishes dry, brittle hair with vital nourishment and deep moisture for silky-soft texture and healthy shine without weigh down.

L’Oréal Paris EverSleek Keratin Caring Shampoo + L’Oréal Paris EverSleek Keratin Caring Conditioner: This duo for chemically straightened hair is formulated with sunflower oil to care for the essential protein and keratin that is found in hair. Together, the shampoo and conditioner repairs, smoothes, and improves hair's texture.

SMOOTH HAIR TIP #2: FORGO KNOTS AND TANGLES

Knots and tangles are a no-go if you want smooth strands. To avoid them, add a hair detangler to your daily regimen. The L’Oréal Kids Burst of Sweet Pear Tangle Tamer for All Hair Types is a spray-on conditioning formula that detangles any type of hair in a flash. You can use it on wet or dry hair to tackle the craziest knots and tame bed head, leaving hair clean and shiny all day. Use it post-shower or before styling dry strands to smooth any bumps from your mane.

SMOOTH HAIR TIP #3: USE A HAIR SMOOTHING TREATMENT

The right hair treatments can help smooth your strands, too! Consider adding the L’Oréal Paris Elvive Smooth Intense Frizz Taming Serum into your daily regimen. This leave-in smoothing hair smoothing treatment and hair protectant instantly polishes your hair’s surface and creates an invisible humidity barrier to help block out frizz and lock in sleek shine. To use on damp hair, apply one to two pumps and distribute evenly. To use on dry hair, work a small amount through your strands to smooth flyaways and add shine. No rinsing required!

SMOOTH HAIR TIP #4: TURN UP THE HEAT

When it comes to achieving smooth hair, it may be time to turn to your hot tools. More specifically, your flat iron! This will help smooth and straighten your strands, getting rid of any frizz or flyaways. But before you reach for your flat iron, spritz on the L’Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle SLEEK IT Iron Straight Heatspray. This heat protectant offers 450-degree heat protection while calming frizz, sealing in shine, blocking humidity, and conditioning for a sleek, smooth mane. Style away!

SMOOTH HAIR TIP #5: FIGHT OFF THE ELEMENTS

We’ve shared a few tips for getting smooth hair, but what about how to keep your hair smooth? If you don’t play your cards right, that newfound smoothness can be a thing of the past before you know it. If you’re staying inside all day, you might be safe, but the weather can really do a number on smooth hair. So, be sure you seal in your smooth strands with a hairspray fit to fight off the elements. The L’Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle LOCK IT Weather Control Hairspray delivers a lightweight mist that locks out humidity while locking in your smooth style. Who knew?

Next up: Learn How to Get Shiny Hair—another hallmark of a good hair day.