Camila Mendes Swears By This $10 Anti-Frizz Cream
It's actually really, really excellent.


Camila Mendes just got real about something we can all relate to: frizz. Apparently, I'm not the only one who hates the flyaways that spring up as soon as the humidity levels rise, because Mendes apparently despises them, too.
Lucky for us (and our wallets), though, the Riverdale star uses an extremely affordable product to stave off frizz and keep her hair ultra smooth. In an interview with Us Weekly, Mendes revealed that she uses John Frieda's Frizz Ease Extra Strength Serum to lock down her flyaways—and it only costs $10.
"It's especially good for when you're using hot tools and you see more frizz than usual," Mendes said."I try to do as little as possible with my hair now, and once you find the right products, you don't really have to do much."
According to an Instagram photo she posted last night, this lightweight serum has been her ride-or-die hair product since fifth grade.
Of course, I'm gonna take that with a grain of salt, because Mendes also revealed that she's partnering with John Frieda to create an all-new hair product, which I'm guessing will have something to do with managing those baby hairs.
She captioned the photo: "So excited to reveal that I’m partnering with John Frieda Hair Care for an awesome new campaign! I’ve been using their Frizz Ease Extra Strength Hair Serum since I was in fifth grade, so this partnership truly is a perfect fit. Can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on 💁🏻♀️ Check out @JohnFriedaUS for more behind-the-scenes!"
Still, even if Mendes only posted about the serum to announce her partnership, I can at least personally vouch for the validity of the formula. It's filled with lightweight silicones that won't leave your curls and waves feeling heavy or looking greasy (though make sure to rake only a little dab through your wet hair to start with). And sorry, fine-haired folks—this serum's probably still too heavy for you.
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30 Hair Products That Will Seriously Change Your Life

Briogeo Rosarco Milk Conditioning Spray
When every other hair oil or leave-in-conditioner leaves your hair sticky and greasy, look to Briogeo's deep-treatment spray to save dry, brittle strands with a softening combo of rosehip, coconut, and argan oils.
BUY IT: $9; sephora.com

Babylisspro NanoTitanium SteamTech Mira Curl
Want to know the secret to perfect curls every time? It's all in the steam chamber to this Babylisspro curler that magically heats hair to a crisp, buoyant, defined shape (whether you're more into waves or corkscrews) on every use.
$140; ulta.com.

Garnier Anti-Humidity Smoothing Milk
The argan oil in it nourishes your hair from roots to ends and it's a blessing in a bottle come summer.
$3; amazon.com.

Moroccanoil Curl Defining Cream
For the bounciest of curls, here's your holy grail product. Finger comb it through your hair from root to end, let your hair air dry, and let it works its magic.
$33; amazon.com.

Giovanni Smooth as Silk Deep Moisture Shampoo
The definition of bliss: a fruity-smelling shampoo that deeply hydrates your scalp, banishes frizz, and is safe on color-treated hair, too.
$7; walgreens.com.

Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
If you can afford it, there's no better hair dryer than the silent, ultra-fast Rolls Royce of hair dryers: the Dyson Supersonic. It delivers salon-worthy results in a fraction of the time and hairstylists love it.
$400; ulta.com.

JoiMist Firm Finishing Spray
The grippiest of ninja hair sprays that beauty girls swear by to keep their hair looking fleek-y for hours on end.
$17; amazon.com.

Kerastase Masque Chroma Riche
A game-changing hair mask for dyed hair that not only makes your hair look just as soft as it did way back in its natural days, but helps you maintain that rich color after your shower too.
$63 ; kerastase-usa.com.

Kevin Murphy Blonde Angel Wash
A deep purple hair treatment beloved by platinum addicts that banishes any signs of brassiness from your hair. It smells heavenly and comes crafted from natural oils and butters to revive damaged tresses.

Ouai Hair Oil
Tangle-free, ultra-soft hair is totally within reach with this anti-frizz oil created by Kardashian hair guru Jen Atkins.
$28; sephora.com.

Rene Furterer Naturia Dry Shampoo
A cult-favorite dry shampoo that does all the grease damage control without all the added powdery mess.
$26; dermstore.com

Mason Pearson Pure All Boar Bristle Hairbrush
If ever there were a brush worth splurging on, this pricey English import created with pure boar bristles is it. It's gentle on your hair (especially for those with fragile colored manes) and is the best for creating shine.
$230; net-a-porter.com.

Aveeno Nourish and Shine Shampoo
Natural wheat proteins help rebuild and strengthen overworked, worn-out tresses.
$5; target.com

Garnier Mega Full Thickening Lotion
Want lots of body without heading to your nearest Drybar? This ultra-light lotion can help you achieve the thick, lustrous hair you covet with a few spritzes.
$3; amazon.com.

Kenra Professional Platinum Blow-Dry Spray
Fight the unfortunate effects of heated styling tools with this powerful, protective spray.
$33; ulta.com.

John Frieda Frizz-Ease Expert Finish Polishing Serum
Smooth out even the most persistent fly-aways all over your crown with a thin layer of this powerful serum.
$10; ulta.com

Bio Ionic 10x Ultralight Speed Dryer
This ultra-lightweight, lightning-speed gadget utilizes "nanoionic technology" for totally effective frizz-free drying.
$330; sephora.com

Oribe Ápres Beach Wave and Shine Spray
Sport those coveted beachy waves—even if a tropical getaway is nowhere in your future.
$22; oribe.com

Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Heat Protect Spray
With the proper heat-styling protection, you can curl, blow dry, and straighten your strands guilt-free.
$24; dermstore.com

Garnier Sleek & Shine Sleek Primer Style Prep
Apply a dab of this powerful styling aid before taking to your hot tools for sleeker, more dazzling hair.
$4; garnierusa.com

Pantene Pro-V Damage Detox Deep Cleanse Purifying Shampoo
Traditional shampoo sometimes just isn't enough. Go for a deep clarifying treatment to get years of built-up dirt out of your locks.
$4; pantene.com

TIGI Bed Head Spoil Me Defrizzer
Hold strands in place and banish frizz without all the stiffness of a traditional mousse.
$14; target.com

Aveda Shampure Shampoo
Infused with Morikue essence, this shampoo is ultra-gentle, making it ideal for everyday use.
$14; nordstrom.com

FHI Heat Stylus
This heated mega-brush is like having six tools in one compact device, so you can add waves or straighten everything out in a snap.
$92; target.com

Rahua Shampoo
Go au naturel with this coconut oil-based cleanser, designed specifically to preserve and enhance color.
$34; sephora.com

Bumble and Bumble Thickening Shampoo
Thick hair is sexy hair–get it by adding this split end-taming shampoo to your regular routine.
$28; amazon.com
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Paul Mitchell Rare Oil Intensive Masque
Marula oil has the Midas touch to transform dry, course hair into majorly moisturized, luscious locks.
$48; amazon.com

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Night Cap Overnight Perfector
Apply this deep-action serum before bed to achieve weightless shine while you get your beauty rest.
$28; ulta.com

Frederic Fekkai PrX Reparatives Intense Fortifying Masque
This decadent treatment erases seven days' worth of damage in just one weekly use.
$22; amazon.com

Sultra The Bombshell Rod Curling Iron
Anyone can create tumbling, Victoria's Secret supermodel-esque waves with this clipless wand.
$130; ulta.com.

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