Whether you’re taking a break from damaging heat styling, tired of fighting your natural hair texture or are just too busy taking over the world for a 20-minute blowout, knowing how to air-dry hair is an essential beauty skill. And with summer’s humid weather almost upon us, there’s even more reason to ditch the blowdryer.
A good air-dry starts with the right products. Since many styling products require heat to activate, it’s important to look for stylers made for air-drying that help control frizz and keep hair looking hydrated and silky.
Ready to up your air-dry game? Read on for our favorite products to try now.
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This article originally appeared on TotalBeauty.com
Air-Dry Your Hair Without the Frizz
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Air-Dry Your Hair Without the Frizz #1
Alterna My Hair. My Canvas. Easy Does It Air Dry Balm, $29 at SkinStore
This vegan balm controls frizz and reduces air-drying time. Prickly pear oil helps restore and protect hair by locking in moisture and smoothing cuticle damage. Then there’s white charcoal to absorb excess oils and toxins plus water lily extract to boost gloss.
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Air-Dry Your Hair Without the Frizz #2
Ouai Air Dry Foam, $28 at Sephora
This foam lets you skip braids, buns and even clips. It relies on kale extract to impart soft texture that really lasts.
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Air-Dry Your Hair Without the Frizz #3
Bumble and bumble Don't Blow It Fine (H)air Styler, $31 at Ulta Beauty
This texture-enhancing styling cream is made for air-drying. It will create a super beachy bend and wave to the hair without weighing it down with heavy product and harsh ingredients. Once out of the shower, apply this from roots to ends, twist strands into sections and let it air-dry this way.
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Air-Dry Your Hair Without the Frizz #4
Kristin Ess Ultra Light Curl Defining Cream, $14 at Target
Want sexy windswept waves without taking the 30 minutes it normally takes to blowdry? You'll love the natural-looking, healthy curls from Kristin Ess' curl defining cream. What makes this cream so special is that it was created with technology that helps to zip up and repair split ends.
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Air-Dry Your Hair Without the Frizz #5
John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls Daily Styling Spray, $7.49 at Target
The worst part about air-drying? THE FRIZZ. Leave your locks with a frizz-free look and give thanks to this under-$10 styling spray. It's alcohol-free so you won't have to worry about drying out your locks and enhancing the already annoying baby hairs.
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Air-Dry Your Hair Without the Frizz #6
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day (PhD) In-Shower Styler, $27 at Sephora
You read that right. This hair styling product is used in the shower. After application, lightly rinse under water. The product that remains will enhance your hair's natural waves as it dries/contracts. If you don't already have a natural wave, toss your mane into a braid or bun for best results.
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Air-Dry Your Hair Without the Frizz #7
IGK No More Blow High Speed Air Dry Spray, $29 at IGK
Want to cut your air-dry time almost in half? This spray accomplishes such a feat thanks to advanced flash cooling technology and a blend of lightweight, invisible starches that absorb moisture.
