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Vogue Taps Trichologist Jay Small and Stylists for Anti-Frizz Guide to Fine Hair

other · 2026-04-27

Vogue's guide on combating frizz for fine hair highlights trichologist Jay Small, who is also the co-founder of Arey Haircare, along with recommendations from celebrity hairstylists for lightweight smoothing products that preserve volume. Small explains that moisture can interfere with hairstyles by causing the cuticle to swell. The suggested items include Redken Frizz Dismiss Shampoo ($30), TRESemmé A-List Collection Primer ($12), L'Oréal Paris EverPure Heat Protectant Spray ($18), R+Co Bleu Blow Dry Mist ($66), Amika Anti-Humidity Spray ($32), Kérastase Hair Repair Serum ($44), and OGX Protein Repair Mask ($10), in addition to Ouai Fine Hair Conditioner, Pureology Leave-In, Aveda Flash Treatment, T3 AireLuxe Hair Dryer, and a Slip silk pillowcase. Valeriya Chupinina evaluated these products in Paris and New York, observing the impact of hard water. Experts provided insights, highlighting their effectiveness throughout the year.

Key facts

  • Trichologist Jay Small, co-founder of Arey Haircare, explains that moisture can quickly alter a finished style once the cuticle is roughened
  • Redken Frizz Dismiss Shampoo retails at $30 and relies on babassu oil
  • TRESemmé A-List Collection All-in-One Style Primer costs $12 and provides heat protection before blow-drying
  • Amika The Shield Anti-Humidity Spray uses heat-activated polymers to block humidity for up to 24 hours and costs $32
  • Kérastase Première Hair Repair Serum, priced at $44, targets calcium buildup from hard water with glycine and peptides
  • Aveda Botanical Repair Bond-Building Flash Treatment rinses out after roughly 10 seconds
  • OGX Repair & Protect Bond Protein Repair Treatment Mask is priced at $10 and uses wheat protein and panthenol
  • Contributor Valeriya Chupinina tested products while traveling between Paris and New York

Entities

Artists

  • Jay Small
  • Sabrina Szinay
  • Lacy Redway
  • Francesca Rodriguez
  • Morgan Lee Cook
  • Becca Kraeger
  • Mike Martinez
  • Ann Gior
  • Taylor Murphy
  • Emaly Baum
  • Miguel Rios
  • Valeriya Chupinina
  • Madison Clifford
  • Adam Livermore
  • Jennifer Nast
  • Aurora Friedman
  • Ryan Richman
  • Jonathan van Ness
  • Michelle Lee
  • Samantha Draper
  • Temur Hamilton
  • Concetta Ciarlo
  • Kiana
  • Clayton Hawkins
  • Dawn Queen
  • Iris Rubin
  • Gregory Russell
  • Dimitris Giannetos
  • Nicolas Flores
  • Mara Roszak

Institutions

  • Vogue
  • Arey Haircare
  • Redken
  • TRESemmé
  • L'Oréal Paris
  • R+Co Bleu
  • Amika
  • Kérastase
  • OGX
  • Ouai
  • Pureology
  • Aveda
  • T3
  • Slip
  • Oribe
  • K18 Biomimetic Hairscience
  • Briogeo
  • Olaplex
  • John Frieda
  • JVN Hair
  • Mise En Scène
  • Reverie
  • Iles Formula
  • Christophe Robin
  • Allure
  • Benjamin Salon
  • Sharon Dorram Color at Sally Hershberger Salon
  • L'Oréal Professionnel
  • Act+Acre
  • Kitsch
  • Maria Nila
  • Color Wow
  • RŌZ
  • SEEN Hair Care
  • Prose
  • Blissy

Locations

  • Paris
  • France
  • New York
  • United States
  • Los Angeles
  • New York City
  • Miami
  • Nashville
  • Nolita
  • Upper East Side

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