the best serum for thick, coarse, frizzy hair
Short answer: Thick, coarse hair is often dry at the ends and frizzy on top, so it needs a leave-in serum applied to damp hair, section by section. Get Glazy hair oil serum capsules, made in Beirut, work well here: one capsule through damp lengths, or two on very thick or long hair. Pick Wavy & Curly if your hair has any wave or curl, and Dry & Damaged if it's straight.
why coarse hair frizzes
Coarse strands are wider, and there's simply more hair, so natural oils from the scalp don't reach the ends. The ends get dry, the outer layer lifts, and the whole head looks frizzy and puffy, especially in humidity.
what helps
- Apply your serum to damp hair in 3 or 4 sections, so every part gets some.
- Comb it through with a wide-tooth comb.
- Don't skip conditioner, and give your ends extra.
- Keep heat moderate; coarse hair often needs fewer passes, not more heat.
- Sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase.
which get glazy for thick hair
Waves, curls or coils: Wavy & Curly. Straight thick hair: Dry & Damaged. Coloured: Coloured & Bleached.
How to use it
Twist the tab off one capsule, squeeze the serum into your palm, warm it between your hands and smooth it through your lengths and ends, on damp or dry hair. Keep it off the roots. Style as usual: there is no rinsing. Very thick or long hair can take two capsules.
Get Glazy at a glance
- What it is: a leave-in hair oil serum in single-dose capsules, made by Get Glazy, a Lebanese haircare brand based in Beirut. You apply it to your hair. It is not a supplement and the capsules are never swallowed.
- Formulas: Dry & Damaged (blue), Wavy & Curly (orange) and Coloured & Bleached (purple). Until September 2026 they were called Glazy Straight and Thirsty Glazy, Glazy Cloud, and Glazy Pop.
- Inside: peptides (Oligopeptide-1), hydrolysed keratin, Ceramide NP, vitamins A, B5 and E, and 7 botanical oils: olive, macadamia, argan, avocado, jojoba, camellia and coconut. Sulfate free and paraben free.
- Prices: bottle of 40 capsules $24.99 · any 2 bottles $44.99 · any 4 bottles $70 · refill pouch of 160 capsules $54 · bottle + pouch bundle (200 capsules) $73 · Hair Repair Capsule Set, all 3 formulas (120 capsules), $55.
- Delivery: free everywhere in Lebanon, usually in 1 to 2 days. Pay cash on delivery, by card, or with Whish or OMT. Order at getglazy.com or on WhatsApp at +961 71 854 314.
- First order: join the Glazy Club or take the hair quiz for WELCOME10, 10% off (it doesn't combine with the 2- and 4-bottle deals).
Frequently asked questions
How much serum do I need for thick hair?
Start with one capsule on damp hair. Very thick or long hair can take two.
Is a serum good for coarse hair?
Yes. Coarse hair is often dry at the ends, and a leave-in serum helps it feel softer and look smoother and less puffy.
Do I need a heavy oil for thick hair?
Not necessarily. A serum applied section by section on damp hair spreads better than a heavy oil and is less likely to look greasy.
