The product
Pantene Pro-V Style Always Smooth Anti-Frizz Serum (about $8 at grocery stores, drugstores and mass retailers).
The promise
The back of the box promises that this serum will smooth locks, make them silky and "instantly transform hair and smooth away frizz, even in high humidity."
How it works
The main ingredient is cyclopentasiloxane - otherwise known as a liquid silicone, the usual suspect when it comes to frizz fighting.
How to use it
Apply two to four pumps to damp hair, smoothing through from root to tip. Comb to distribute evenly, then style as usual.
The results
The pleasantly scented serum definitely left hair soft and smooth. And, surprisingly, it did not weigh fine hair down. Frizziness was tamed, but a moderate amount of fly-aways persisted.
The bottom line
Always Smooth didn't disappoint, but it didn't wow, either. It's just not the humidity-proof miracle we've been waiting for.