I used to think “frizz control” was an oxymoron. After trying out Garnier Fructis Style Brilliantine Shine Glistening Drops, I have to reconsider.

Last week I cut five inches off my hair. After using this product, it was not the change in length, but the lack of frizz and visible smoothness that my friends noticed first.

The miracle ingredients in this product are fruit “micro-oils.” While I did not know fruit to possess “micro-oils,” they absolutely work. At least it does when coupled with the equally-miraculous work of a flat iron. Also worth noting is that although the bottle looks small, a little bit really goes a long way.

In the past, I’ve tried almost everything to manage frizz, that is, everything short of throwing a fruit salad on my head. Now it’s clear that such a last resort is not necessary. At least not when Garnier is offering a far less messy alternative.

—Jessica Stein