The Curator independently decides what topics and products we feature. When you purchase an item through our links, we may earn a commission. Promotions and products are subject to availability and retailer terms.
If you are a fan of smooth, straight hair, then you know the frustration of those pesky flyaways. And with the sleek bun making the rounds of hairstyle trend stories, TikTok feeds filled with Hailey Bieber-inspired slick bun tutorials , and the fact that an upswept do is the perfect style for hot summer days, I wanted to find the best product to make that happen. My hair has some natural waves that straighten well with a flat iron – but if the humidity rises, I find it difficult to keep those flyaways from, well, flying away.
Over the years, I’ve tried everything to keep it smooth, from men’s pomades to gels that claim to keep the frizzies at bay. However, none of them work, or work for long. So I set out on a mission to find a solution once and for all.
I tried several flyaway sticks and hair wax sticks to see if they could help solve the problem. Short answer: both are much better than any gel, pomade or hairspray I’ve tried in the past. Story continues below advertisement The flyaway stick Funan Hair finishing stick This was my hands-down favorite, and I keep going back to it whenever I need a quick fix.
Just take a little product on the wand, brush it across those pesky side hairs, and everything sits down nicely. It adds a great shine without a greasy l.