Super Skinny Relaxing Balm
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Paul Mitchell Smooth Super Skinny Relaxing Balm is a styling balm that tames unruly hair fast.
This lightweight cream works by coating each strand, helping to smooth the cuticle and reduce the look of frizz. As you work it through damp hair, it feels silky and glide-on, without stickiness or crunch.
Hair dries to a sleeker, softer finish that’s easier to brush and style. The subtle, fresh salon scent makes everyday styling feel a bit more luxurious.
It’s ideal for wavy, frizzy, or hard-to-manage hair, especially when blow-drying. Use it before heat styling for smoother lengths, more control, and a polished look that lasts through busy days or humid weather.
How To Use Paul Mitchell Smooth Super Skinny Relaxing Balm
- Apply a small amount to clean, towel-dried hair.
- Distribute evenly from mid-lengths to ends.
- Comb through for even coverage.
- Blow-dry smooth with a brush for best results.
- Use a little more on very thick or coarse hair.
- Do not rinse; style as desired.
Paul Mitchell Smooth Super Skinny Relaxing Balm Ingredients
Water (Aqua, Eau), Dimethicone, PVP, Steareth-21, Polysorbate 20, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Magnesium Sulfate, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, DMDM Hydantoin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Linalool, Citral.
Note: Please refer to bottle for full ingredients.
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Aqua SolventsSolvent
The water base that carries and dissolves the other ingredients in most products.
May suitAll hair and skin types.
Worth knowingAlmost always the first ingredient listed in water-based products.
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Dimethicone SiliconesSlip and shine agent
Smooths the hair surface, adds slip and shine and helps reduce frizz.
May suitFrizz-prone, coarse or dry hair wanting a smooth, glossy finish.
Worth knowingSome people prefer silicone-free formulas, especially for certain curl routines. It is widely used and helpful in many smoothing products.
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PVP Thickeners and stabilisersFilm-forming polymer
PVP is a film-forming ingredient that helps provide hold and structure in styling products.
May suitAnyone looking for longer-lasting hold, enhanced definition or improved style memory.
Worth knowingIt is widely used in gels, mousses and sprays because it creates a flexible film on the hair shaft. Its performance can vary with humidity, so it is often blended with other polymers for stability.
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Steareth-21 Thickeners and stabilisersEmulsifier and solubiliser
Helps blend oil- and water-based ingredients for a smooth, stable formula.
May suitThose looking for products with a creamy, consistent texture.
Worth knowingIt is a commonly used emulsifying agent that supports product stability in conditioners and styling creams. It also helps improve the spreadability of formulas.
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Polysorbate 20 Thickeners and stabilisersSolubiliser / emulsifier
Helps blend oil‑based ingredients into water‑based formulas for a smooth, even texture.
May suitThose using products with essential oils or fragranced blends, as it helps disperse these evenly.
Worth knowingIt is widely used as a gentle solubiliser in both leave‑in and rinse‑off products. Its presence can improve product consistency and prevent ingredient separation.
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PEG-12 Dimethicone SiliconesSilicone-based conditioning agent
A water-dispersible silicone that helps soften hair, add slip and reduce frizz.
May suitPeople looking for smoother, easier-to-detangle hair without a heavy silicone feel.
Worth knowingBecause it is water-dispersible, it tends to rinse out more easily than many traditional silicones. It is commonly used in both rinse-off and leave-in formulas for added manageability.
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Glycerin HumectantsHumectant
Attracts and holds water to help hair feel hydrated and soft.
May suitDry or dehydrated hair, and many curl and moisture routines.
Worth knowingA very common, well-tolerated humectant used across countless products.
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Panthenol Conditioning agentsConditioning agent
Helps condition, soften and add a smooth, healthy feel to the hair.
May suitMost hair types, especially dry or dull hair.
Worth knowingA versatile, well-tolerated conditioning ingredient.
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Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Proteins and amino acidsStrengthening protein
A plant-derived protein that helps support hair strength and improve the feel of damaged or processed hair.
May suitPeople with weakened, chemically treated, or breakage-prone hair may appreciate its reinforcing effect.
Worth knowingHydrolysed proteins are broken into smaller fragments so they can more easily interact with the hair’s surface. They are commonly used alongside conditioners and humectants for a balanced feel.
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Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Proteins and amino acidsProtein
A plant-derived protein that helps smooth and support the hair surface.
May suitHair wanting added body, smoothness or temporary strength.
Worth knowingA common protein in repair and volumising formulas.
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Hydrolysed Wheat Starch Proteins and amino acidsStrengthening and conditioning agent
A hydrolysed plant-derived starch that helps condition and lightly strengthen the hair.
May suitThose looking for added softness, light smoothing or gentle strengthening benefits.
Worth knowingIts smaller molecular size allows it to coat hair more easily than regular starch, offering a softening effect without heaviness. It is commonly used in both rinse-off and leave-in formulations.
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Magnesium Sulfate Thickeners and stabilisersTexturising agent
Helps add texture and enhance curl formation by temporarily increasing hair rigidity.
May suitPeople looking for added volume, beachy texture or stronger curl definition.
Worth knowingIt is a simple mineral salt often used in styling sprays to create a firmer, more textured feel. Usage levels vary depending on how much definition or hold is desired.
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Triethanolamine pH adjusterspH adjuster
Triethanolamine helps adjust and stabilise the pH of haircare formulations.
May suitThose interested in how a product maintains stability and performance may find this ingredient relevant.
Worth knowingIt is commonly used in small amounts to help products stay within an effective pH range. Its presence supports formulation texture and consistency.
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Carbomer Thickeners and stabilisersThickener and stabiliser
Carbomer helps thicken and stabilise gels, creams and styling formulas.
May suitAnyone who prefers smooth, consistent textures in styling or leave-in products.
Worth knowingIt helps formulas stay evenly mixed and glide easily through the hair or onto the scalp. It is widely used because it works in very small amounts and provides reliable texture.
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Disodium EDTA Chelating agentsChelating agent
Binds to minerals from hard water so the product works consistently and stays stable.
May suitAll products, especially in hard-water areas.
Worth knowingUsed in tiny amounts to keep formulas performing reliably.
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DMDM Hydantoin PreservativesPreservative
Helps preserve haircare formulas by preventing microbial growth.
May suitThose wanting products that stay fresh and stable over time.
Worth knowingIt works by slowly releasing small amounts of formaldehyde to keep products shelf‑stable, a method widely used in cosmetic preservation. Some people with sensitivities to formaldehyde-releasing preservatives may prefer to check product labels.
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Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate PreservativesPreservative
A preservative that helps keep formulations stable by reducing the growth of microbes.
May suitThose who want products to remain fresh and effective over time.
Worth knowingIt is used in very small amounts to support product longevity and is common in both rinse-off and some leave-in formulas. Regulations guide its safe use levels in different product types.
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Parfum Fragrance ingredientsFragrance
Gives the product its scent.
May suitPeople who enjoy a scented product.
Worth knowingFragrance preference is personal. Some people prefer fragrance-free formulas by choice.
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Limonene Fragrance ingredientsFragrance component
A fragrance component that also occurs naturally in many citrus and plant oils.
Worth knowingA fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.
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Linalool Fragrance ingredientsFragrance component
A fragrance component found naturally in many flowers and spices.
Worth knowingA fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.
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Citral Fragrance ingredientsFragrance component
Citral is a fragrance ingredient used to provide a fresh, citrus-like scent.
May suitThose who enjoy citrus-style fragrances or want products with a fresh aromatic profile.
Worth knowingCitral is naturally present in several essential oils and is listed on labels because it is a recognised fragrance allergen. Only small amounts are typically used to adjust or enhance a product’s scent.