Anyone whose hair frizzes, puffs up or turns staticky, whatever the texture: Matrix positions Mega Sleek for all types of frizz-prone hair, from fine and wavy to thick and curly.

It suits people who want a gentle, sulfate-free daily or every-other-day wash and live with changing weather, where humid summers and dry winters both cause frizz. It is a salon brand sold for home use, so no special skill is needed.

Frizz is mostly a moisture problem: when the hair fibre is dry it pulls water from humid air and swells, and when the air is dry it turns staticky. Mega Sleek Smoothing Shampoo is built to keep that internal moisture level steady rather than just coating the surface, using oleic acid to replenish moisture and jojoba oil to hold it in. The result is a sulfate-free wash that leaves hair smoother and shinier from the first step, and it sets up the conditioner and mask in the same line to do their job.

• Wet hair thoroughly.
• Apply a quarter-size amount, lather through the scalp and lengths, then rinse well.
• Follow with Mega Sleek Smoothing Conditioner, or with Smoothie Supreme Mask 1-2 times a week.
• Style with Mega Sleek 96H Topcoat for extra frizz control.

Pros:

• Sulfate-free, so it cleans without the squeaky, stripped feel that makes frizz worse
• Oleic acid and jojoba oil target moisture balance, the root cause of humidity frizz
• Works as part of a full routine (conditioner, mask, topcoat) for longer-lasting smoothness
• Offered in a 1 L size for regular users

Cons:

• It smooths and controls frizz but will not straighten naturally curly or wavy hair
• Contains fragrance and dyes, so it is not a pick for people avoiding them
• Very oily scalps may prefer a stronger clarifying wash now and then