Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Relaxing Balm 5.1 fl oz — lightweight frizz control, faster drying

Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Relaxing Balm is a lightweight styling balm that smooths wavy, curly and coarse hair while helping lock out frizz and speed up drying for shinier, more manageable results.

This leave-in balm combines the brand’s Super Skinny Complex with humidity-resistant styling agents to shrink water in the hair shaft, streamline strands and reduce styling time. It’s formulated to work on medium to coarse textures—wavy, curly or tightly coiled—helping protect from heat tools and leaving a luminous finish without heaviness. The scent profile is fruity and fresh, with apple, dewberry, white peach and wild strawberry notes. Packaging uses post-consumer recycled materials where possible as part of Paul Mitchell’s sustainability efforts.

How does this balm reduce frizz and make hair more manageable?

The formula uses moisture-displacing technology that tightens the hair fiber so strands align more smoothly, which makes frizz less likely to form. Lightweight conditioning agents add slip so detangling and styling are easier without weighing hair down.

• Super Skinny Complex reduces water inside the hair shaft to smooth surface texture
• Humidity-resistant polymers lock styles in place in damp environments
• Light emollients add shine and improve comb-through

Will it protect my hair from heat styling and speed up drying?

Yes — the balm provides heat-protection support when used before blow-drying or thermal styling by creating a more uniform strand surface and reducing overall drying time. Faster drying often means less exposure to heat, and the smoother strands allow tools to glide with less friction.

• Helps shorten blow-dry time by constricting hair cuticles
• Creates a protective interface for flat irons and hot brushes
• Helps prevent hot-tool-induced roughness and flyaways

How should I use the Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Relaxing Balm for best results?

Apply to towel-dried hair focusing on mid-lengths to ends before using a blow dryer or styling tool. Use a small amount to start — you can always add more — and distribute evenly with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb for consistent coverage.

• Use a pea-to-quarter-size amount depending on hair thickness and length
• Work through damp hair from mid-shaft to ends, avoiding the roots for finer hair
• Blow-dry using a nozzle and brush for a smooth finish or let air-dry for softer definition

What sensory experience and environmental features can I expect?

The balm offers a bright, juicy fragrance that mixes apple, dewberry, white peach and wild strawberry for a fresh post-styling scent. Paul Mitchell has also updated retail packaging to include post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials on bottles and jars, reducing new plastic use where applicable.

• Fruity, uplifting scent with layered notes for a salon-like finish
• Retail-size bottles and jars contain PCR plastic to lower environmental impact
• Low-profile caps and recyclable labels designed for easier recycling

Who is this for: Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Relaxing Balm is aimed at people with medium to coarse hair textures—wavy, curly or coily—who want to reduce frizz, speed up drying and protect hair from heat while maintaining shine and manageability. If you prefer lightweight styling aids that improve combability and hold up in humid conditions without heavy buildup, this balm is well suited. For very fine hair, use sparingly to avoid limpness; for thicker or denser curls, apply slightly more to control texture and boost slip.

• Features: Helps lock out frizz, protects from heat styling, leaves hair shiny and manageable

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