Air Drying Techniques – The Top Tips to Combat Frizz

The epitome of undone chic, learning how to air-dry your hair unlocks fresh, effortless ways to style your hair. And as the seasons shift, anything that reads “new” and “low-maintenance” is at the top of everyone’s lists. Whether you’re settling back into your air-dry routine or just beginning your journey, it’s important to note that you will need to follow a few steps to achieve a flawless, frizz-free finish.

To understand how to control frizz, it helps to know where it actually comes from. It’s not as cut and dry as simply having damaged or overly porous hair. Frizz is most often the result of dry hair—and dryness is usually a consequence of damage or high porosity.

For this reason, practicing a healthy hair routine is the first step toward a more refined finished style. Skipping the blow-dry is a great first step to cut down on heat damage, but you'll also want to add a few products and habits to your routine.

Start with a trim. By trimming what no longer serves you, you’ll notice stands are more manageable, there’s less breakage, and natural texture is easier to define.

Then, add a weekly masque. Using quality shampoo and conditioner are key, but adding a masque to the mix is a surefire way to increase healthy hair. Pick from ANGEL.MASQUE for fine hair, HYDRATE-ME.MASQUE for moisture or YOUNG.AGAIN.MASQUE for rejuvenation.

To finish the healthy hair prep, always use a leave-in conditioner. Whether you lean on STAYING.ALIVE for repair with a weightless touch, UN.TANGLED for unruly strands or NIGHT.SHIFT for an overnight dose of hydration, this is one step you should never skip.

Prepping your hair for air-drying begins in the shower. You’ll need to deeply cleanse and condition the hair to ensure it’s free of buildup before adding back nourishing ingredients with your products.

When you’re air-drying your hair, some hair types benefit from a good brushing, while others end up with endless frizz. This is one of those steps you’ll need to try out for yourself.

If post-shower brushing works for you, choose a comb that detangles easily and helps evenly distribute your leave-in and styling products.

If combing after the shower is a no-go, prep hair before the shower by getting rid of any tangles and then use a wide-toothed comb in the shower to prep the hair.

Because you’ll need to let nature work its magic, you need to choose products that enhance your look without the help of heat.

• KILLER.TWIRLS is one of the top choices of air-dry cremes for curly/coily clients who want definition and a frizz-free finish.
• KILLER.CURLS can also work wonders to offer definition while also giving you the ability to pair with a diffuser for a bouncier finish.
• KILLER.WAVES is ideal for wavy hair in need of more movement. This spray is lightweight yet helps enhance texture with increased shine and elasticity.

If further refinement is needed, MOTION.LOTION— a curl-defining lotion or EASY.RIDER, an anti-frizz creme will help define your texture pattern for better finishes.

While your hair is in the process of drying, you’ll want to keep your hands off to ensure you don’t break up the curl patterns. However, once the hair is dry, running your fingers through your hair and releasing the patterns can help define your look for more movement without frizz. The key is allowing your hair to fully dry before tousling it.

Ever wondered why your texture looks better on day two? Thanks to natural oil, day two gives your style a more settled look. Plus, the added oils help combat frizz and define your texture. Instead of redoing your hair, opt for FRESH.HAIR dry shampoo + YOUNG.AGAIN DRY CONDITIONER combo to further refine without the shower.