.: Curl Control on the Cheap

"My mom, sister and I have bought practically every product on the market for curly hair - and our tried-and-true favorite is Catwalk's Curls Rock. This cream doesn't weigh down your hair and never leaves your curls feeling crunchy . The best thing about using Curls Rock, though, is that even in the most humid of summer days, your hair will retain its natural ringlets instead of exploding into a frizzy disaster." - Rebecca, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

"The only product of the many I've tried that actually works is John Frieda Frizz-Ease Hair Serum. My hair feels not only smooth, but stronger after I use it and it's a relatively inexpensive drugstore product that actually works better than the high-end stuff I've tried." - Laura, NYC.

.: Silky Smooth Straightness

I've tried tons of products in my quest to avoid the "Don King" look... Aveda Brilliant Emollient Finishing Gloss is a triple-threat because it de-frizzes, leaves hair shiny, and smells good too!" -Terri, Chicago, IL

"I love Aveda Hang Straight, Straightening Lotion. Not heavy or greasy, it leaves your hair shiny looking and soft feeling. A small amount does wonders. My hair stylist uses it for me, that's how I was introduced to it. I use it even I don't blow my hair straight because it really helps to keep the frizz in control." - Debbie, NYC

.: On-the-Go Conditioning

"Ouidad's Botanical Boost is made for girls with curls but anyone who wants to detangle and add shine should use it. It's a leave-in-conditioner that doesn't cause greasy bed-head. I always use it when I'm in a hurry, after a swim or workout. It prevents the dreaded frizz that develops when you let your hair air dry. Easy to spritz on and chock full of proteins, vitamins, and natural botanicals to protect against environmental damage.

.: Frizz-Free Waves

"In my quest for sleeker hair -- which is silly because I have nice wavy hair -- I have found a product from Bumble & Bumble called Bb Defrizz. I mix the Defrizz with a drop of Bb's Straight and my hair can survive D.C.'s humidity hell." - Nancy, Washington, D.C.

"I survive summers with Bumble and bumble DeFRIZZ; it feels like a humidity-proof barrier that calms and smoothes my hair and it is light, leaving my hair soft and silky." - Peg, NYC

.: A Three Step Solution to Smoother Hair

"I suggest Phyto Phytojoba Gentle Regulating Shampoo or Phytonectar Shampoo to add moisture, conditioning regularly with Phyto Phytosesame Conditioner or Phyto Phytokarite to keep tresses hydrated and choosing a styling product without alcohol like PhytoDefrissant to help keep hair smooth without leaving it greasy, sticky or dull."
- Miguel Estrada , senior stylist at the Roy Teeluck Salon.