For anyone who wants smoother, shinier hair and some frizz control without a heavy serum or cream. Biolage lists it for all hair textures, fine to thick, and as suitable for color-treated hair.

It is an easy everyday styling step for home use. Those who need strong hold or firm humidity control will want a dedicated anti-frizz cream or hairspray on top.

It does the job of a smoothing serum and a light leave-in in one spray. Misted onto damp hair, it spreads more evenly than an oil or cream, so you get smoothness and shine through the lengths without greasy patches. Biolage measured 15% smoother hair and 68% more shine compared with using a non-conditioning shampoo alone, and the flexible hold means hair still moves and can be restyled.

• After washing, spray onto damp hair
• Comb through to distribute evenly
• Style as usual

Pros

• Mist format spreads evenly with no greasy or heavy feel
• Tames frizz and flyaways while adding a glossy finish
• Flexible hold that does not stiffen hair
• Works across fine to thick textures and on color-treated hair

Cons

• Silicone-based, so not for silicone-free routines
• Light hold only; will not replace a styling cream on very frizzy hair
• Not a heat protectant; Biolage does not make a heat-protection claim for it