Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Relaxing Balm — Frizz Control for Wavy, Curly & Textured Hair, 5.1 fl oz, Lightweight Heat Protection

Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Relaxing Balm is a lightweight styling balm that smooths wavy, curly, coarse, or textured hair while locking out frizz and helping protect from heat styling.

Designed for medium to coarse hair textures, this smoothing balm uses the brand’s Super Skinny Complex to displace water, temporarily constrict the hair shaft and accelerate drying and styling. The formula tames flyaways and leaves hair with visible shine and improved manageability without heavy residue. A lush, fruity fragrance blends apple, dewberry, white peach and wild strawberry notes for a fresh finish.

How does this balm help speed up drying and styling?

The Super Skinny Complex works to displace surface moisture and temporarily tighten the hair fiber, which reduces drying time and makes styling more efficient. That means less heat exposure and faster styling sessions whether you air-dry or use tools.

• Displaces water from the hair surface to reduce drying time
• Constricts hair shaft for easier heat styling and sleeker results
• Lightweight texture avoids weighing hair down during blow-drying

Will it control frizz in humid conditions?

Humidity-resistant styling agents in the formula help repel moisture and maintain style memory so strands stay smoother in changing weather. While individual results vary by environment and hair porosity, most users see reduced frizz and fewer flyaways after application.

• Humidity-resistant agents provide longer-lasting frizz control
• Helps lock out environmental moisture that causes puffiness
• Leaves hair more predictable in damp or changeable climates

Is this safe to use before heat styling?

This balm is formulated to offer protection during heat styling by smoothing cuticles and creating a more uniform surface for tools. It’s best used on damp hair before blow-drying or using hot tools to maximize protection and speed up styling.

• Apply to damp hair prior to blow-drying or flat-ironing
• Helps reduce direct heat exposure time through faster drying
• Does not replace thermal protectants but complements heat styling routines

How much product should I use for my hair type?

Application depends on thickness and curl pattern: start small and increase as needed to avoid buildup. A pea- to dime-sized amount for mid-length to fine textured hair, and a nickel- to quarter-sized portion for medium to coarse or dense textures, spreading evenly from mid-lengths to ends.

• Fine/thin: pea to dime size, focus on ends
• Medium: nickel-sized, distribute through lengths
• Coarse/dense: quarter-sized, ensure even coverage for frizz control

Who is this for: Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Relaxing Balm is aimed at anyone with medium to coarse hair seeking a lightweight smoother that speeds drying, fights frizz and improves manageability—especially those with wavy, curly or textured hair who want sleeker styles with less effort. It’s a practical choice for daily styling routines, salon blowouts at home, and anyone trying to reduce time spent under heat tools while maintaining shine and control.

Environmental note: Paul Mitchell’s new retail packaging uses post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials—bottles and jars are 50% PCR and tubes are 25% PCR—supporting improved recyclability where local facilities allow.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua, Eau), Propylene Glycol, Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Wheat Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance (Parfum), Hexamethylindanopyran, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate, Amyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Citronellol, Terpineol