We get it — sometimes you just can’t be bothered with heat-styling your hair, especially during the hot summer months. So what do you do? You pull your hair back into a ponytail or just let it rock until humidity takes over and the frizz becomes too much to handle — and then up it goes into a messy bun. Well, we have a solution and it’s air-dry creams.
New York City hairstylist Devin Toth stands by these and explains exactly what they are. “An air-dry cream is a hair product that enhances the natural texture and appearance of wash-and-wear hairstyles,” he says. Toth also stated that these miracle workers don’t require any heat activation to get hair looking styled and done. “These are standalone leave-in treatments that deliver incredible results without the support of styling tools like blow-dryers, flatirons, and curling wands,” he adds. We know – sounds like a dream come true to us, too.
There are tons of air-dry creams on the market for purchase at all price ranges. How do you choose one, you ask? Well, you came to the right place. Below we listed our favorite air-dry creams for tamed, frizz-free, and no-heat hair.
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