Two Editors, Two Hair Types, One Celeb-Approved Anti-Frizz Spray: Does It Live Up to the Hype?

It felt like every social media app and large beauty retailer had been feeding me the Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray over the past year. 

Whether I was scrolling past a TikTok of water rolling off glossy, pin-straight hair or reading about celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton treating his celebrity clientele, including Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez, with this allegedly miraculous product, I couldn’t escape this pretty silver bottle. 

With over 54,500 five-star ratings at Amazon and reviewers that call this product “a revelation” for their haircare routines, it’s no wonder that the Dream Coat has such a dedicated fanbase. Only one question remained: Does it actually work? 

As someone with secretive frizzy curls that spring to life once I walk onto a subway platform, I was curious to see if this product could do damage control in the way it claimed. Luckily, my Supernatural Spray arrived at my door right before a particularly steamy Fourth of July in New York City — what better time to put this product to the test?

Benefits: Anti-frizz, anti-humidity, heat protection, smoothing | Ingredients: Anti-humidity complex, chamomilla extract, glycerin | Formula: Sulfate-free, paraben-free, cruelty-free, gluten-free, vegan | Fragrance: None | Size: 1.7, 6.7, and 16.9 ounces

You may not be able to tell what the purpose of this product is just by looking at the name, but that’s the point — it’s supposed to do it all. In addition to being an anti-frizz product, this spray earned top marks when we tested it against other hair glosses and heat protectants, too. 

The lightweight formula is made with a frizz-reducing, humidity-blocking polymer technology that is activated with heat and a bit of tension — typically achieved with a hair dryer and round brush. Plus, it’s infused with chamomilla extract and glycerin for color revival, protection, and moisture. 

According to the brand, the product is meant to coat each strand of hair with an undetectable water- and moisture-repellant “raincoat” to not only keep unwanted frizz at bay but also give your hair a glassy sheen. The spray also conveniently doubles as a heat protectant to keep your hair healthy while you dry and style. Its high-shine, moisture-wicking results are supposed to last for up to three to four hair washes, making this a product you only have to reach for once a week.

How We Tested

To properly test the Dream Coat, I tried the standard product on my naturally wavy hair and recruited PEOPLE associate editorial director Jen Maldonado to try the Color Wow Dream Coat for Curly Hair in the New York City humidity.

After shampooing and conditioning like normal, I towel-dried my hair until it was damp, and Jen gently squeezed her curls to remove excess moisture. We then divided our hair into sections and liberally sprayed each portion with the product.

I then worked a fine-toothed comb through my hair to disperse the product evenly. Once our hair was saturated, it was time to activate the formula. I dried my hair with the Dyson Airwrap round brush attachment, which combined the heat and tension needed to lock in the Dream Coat’s benefits.

On the other hand, the Dream Coat for Curly Hair requires no tension at all. Jen dried her hair with a diffuser on low heat like normal, which took about 30-40 minutes. 

The Results 

How did the spray feel on your damp hair?

Alyssa: It was easy to coat my hair in this spray, and it didn’t feel thick or goopy, though I could feel a slight residue on my skin where my damp, product-coated hair lay. 

Jen: My hair felt like it was forming a cast once the product was in, which, as someone with curly hair, I’m used to. That feeling of my hair being a little sticky with a cast forming means the products are working for me.

Was it easy to dry and style your hair with this product?

Alyssa: It was super easy to blow dry my hair. My hair worked well with a straightener after drying, too — it didn’t stick to the plates or create any weird lines when I clamped down — an experience I’ve had in the past. In general, the product was undetectable.

Jen: I blow-dried my hair with a diffuser as I normally would. I use low heat and my hair seems to never want to let go of any water, so it takes a while (30-40 minutes) to get it dry enough for my liking, which is around 85-90 percent dry. I let it air dry after that. I didn’t see a difference in the amount of time it took to dry my hair using this product.

How did your hair feel and look once it was dry?

Alyssa: My hair felt extremely smooth and soft to the touch — I rarely style my hair with products because I don’t want to weigh it down, but this may change my routine forever because of how light my hair feels. Not to mention that it got a whole new level of shine, especially after straightening it and adding a touch of hair oil. 

Jen: When my hair was completely dried, it felt soft and not crunchy at all, which is a major bonus for curl products. It was as if I didn’t have any product in my hair, and it looked natural. However, the product didn’t really do anything to help tame and shape my curls. 

Was your hair protected from frizz and humidity?

Alyssa: I first tested this spray on the Fourth of July, which was near 100 degrees with humidity. Do I think it kept my hair from getting as frizzy as it would have without product? Yes. But did it prevent my hair from turning into a poofy bob by nightfall? Nope. However, it did preserve my smoothness for most of the day before I started to see some frizz.

Jen: The crown of my head is often where I struggle the most with frizz, and this product didn’t do anything to help tame any of it. Plus, my curls generally just looked frizzier and bigger. I used this product on a day it rained and a day it didn’t and both times, my hair was frizzy.

Who It’s Good For

We liked that this product was a one-stop shop for all things heat protection, frizz control, and humidity-defiance. It’s a perfect product for someone who doesn’t want to use too many products in their hair and something that lasts past the first wash. 

For both the straight and curly formulas, we noticed that this product works really well for people who want their hair to look and feel natural. 

“It definitely results in a more natural look, and if I were on a beach where I was embracing a more natural look, then I would pack this as the one hair product I would use on the trip,” Maldonado says. 

We also found that the Dream Coat worked hard to preserve our smoothness for days — it’s great for weeks when we want to wear our second- and third-day hair without frizz.

Who It’s Not Good For

While you may experience smoother locks and less frizz, you won’t get much hold out of this product. 

“For day-to-day use commuting to work, heading out to dinner, running errands, etc., I would not use this product, as it doesn’t give my hair the hold I prefer,” says Maldonado of the curly formula.

Others to Try

What to Look For in an Anti-Frizz Spray

Formula

Everyone’s hair requires different things when it comes to frizz — whether that’s an extra dose of shine, hydration, or hold. Though every anti-frizz product should be able to to take your excess flyaways, you’ll want to look a little closer at your labels to see what else they can do for you. 

Color Wow’s Dream Coat not only works hard to keep your hair from rebelling against you in the humidity, but it also moonlights as a heat protectant, hydratant, and gloss.

Longevity

It’s important to evaluate how long your controlled locks will stay smooth for after spritzing on your new product. In the worst humidity, my hair stayed generally frizz-free until about eight hours into my day — and I was sweating outside for most of that time.

But some sprays, like the Dream Coat, offer frizz-controlling benefits for up to three washes past the first use, which makes the results last much longer than others that can be washed out that night. 

Price

Just like any product, anti-frizz sprays come at a range of prices. We’ve seen products like the Tresemmé Anti-Frizz Finishing Spray go for as little as $7 and high-end products like the Oribe Impermeable Anti-Humidity Spray come with a $44 price tag. The price of your spray will usually tell you all you need to know about its benefits, though products at the highest end of the spectrum can perform poorly while a drugstore buy can change your entire beauty routine.

Is the Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray Worth It? 

Depending on how you like to wear your hair, yes — the Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray is worth it. Natural-feeling, weightless, moveable texture is the name of this product’s game, so if you want a bit of hold, you’ll want to look elsewhere.

But for frizz prevention, smooth strands, and heat protection, this spray is every bit of a “dream coat” for summertime and beyond.