How to Air Dry Your Hair Professionally

The best time to train your hair to air dry is during the summer. But if you've ever truly air-dried your hair, you know that it's never quite that easy to get your strands to seem smooth and frizz-free. Fortunately, you can easily get smooth, frizz-free hair after air drying with the aid of a few decent products and a few methods and advice. Below, we've included all the benefits of air-drying your hair as well as instructions on how to do it correctly.

What Are the Advantages of Air-Drying Hair First?

1. It protects your hair from the potential heat damage that blow dryers might cause.

Your hair may suffer irreparable harm from heat styling, including breakage, split ends, fading hair color, and a loss of curl and wave pattern. The use of little to no heat when air drying makes hair less susceptible to heat damage. It implies that not only will your hair length significantly increase, but also its general texture and quality.

2. It will lessen the possibility of frizzy, dry hair.

Your hair may hold moisture better when air dried as opposed to heated. This is due to the fact that blow-drying swiftly depletes your hair of moisture, whereas air-drying takes a longer time. Hair has less of a risk of drying out and getting frizzy without the fear of heat slowly robbing it of moisture.

3. It aids in maintaining the natural texture of hair.

Even fine hair may look fantastic if the correct products are used to give it lots of volume. Curly hair lends itself particularly well to amazing results in this regard.

How to Quickly Air-Dry Hair?

The hot, muggy summer months are the ideal time to take this extended break from your blow-dryer or curling iron. You'll get a low-maintenance style, and your hair will dry quicker than in the winter! No matter what type of hair you have, keep reading to learn how to air-dry your hair without frizz for stunning results.

Step 1: Thoroughly clean your hair.

Regardless of the type or texture of your hair, you must be sure to properly clean it in the shower if you intend to air-dry it. This is so that your conditioner or leave-in product's moisture can't reach your hair due to product accumulation. For the hair to successfully air dry, it must be sufficiently hydrated, and conditioner and leave-in treatments may not work as well on unwashed hair.

Wash your natural hair regularly.

Use a clarifying shampoo that is effective on dirt and oils if you discover that you have a lot of product or buildup in your hair. However, you should be aware that it could be too abrasive to use frequently on scalps and hair that are dryer. Therefore, depending on your hair type and the styling products you use, you might only need to deep condition once a week or even once a month.

Additionally, choosing a mild, hydrating shampoo and conditioner that is preferably devoid of sulfates and rich in moisturizing elements like glycerin is the best approach to ensure that you have smooth, frizz-free hair.

Step 2: Rinse thoroughly with cold water.

It might not sound enjoyable. But to get super-shiny results, be sure to thoroughly rinse your hair with cold water to get rid of any shampoo or conditioner buildup. It only needs to be colder than room temperature; it doesn't need to be ice cold.

By doing this, the cuticle will be more sealed and the gloss will be increased. Naturally, it can seal in your conditioner's hydration, giving you less frizz and more shine.

Step 3: Pat yourself dry with a microfiber towel.

Do not dry your hair with an ordinary bath towel. Choose a microfiber towel instead. As it turns out, the majority of bath towels still have much too coarse of fibers to be used on wet hair without risking frizz or, worse, significant damage.

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Instead, a microfiber towel is not only kinder to your hair's strands but also absorbs moisture far more quickly than a standard towel, helping to cut down on the amount of time you need to let your hair air dry without the frizz. More importantly, pat or squeeze water out of your hair gently rather than rubbing your head, which is excruciatingly hard on the strands.

Step 4: Cut the Ties.

Minimizing frizz is the top priority when air drying. Hair should only be combed when moist. In order to prevent loosening the curls and generating uneven definition throughout the hair, which will disrupt the curl pattern and cause frizz, it is recommended to avoid combing your curly hair while it is air drying, especially without the use of any hydrating or moisturizing products.

Additionally, the kind of brush or comb you use on damp hair is crucial. A good comb is the best tool for damp hair since the extra room between the teeth makes it possible for the hair to flow through it without experiencing any additional pulling or friction.

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In order to avoid pulling on delicate strands, only use a wide-tooth comb or a brush designed for wet hair when combing your hair. Apply a detangling spray or light leave-in conditioner to the ends and mid-lengths of the hair before combing to help reduce damage. Once all the knots are gone, begin gently combing from the ends of your hair up to the roots. Or, for even better results that are frizz-free, deep condition your hair with a moisturizing masque and use your fingers.

Step 5: Apply the appropriate styling products.

Apply some styling products, such as volumizing mousse, sea salt sprays, gels, and styling creams, once your hair is completely detangled and partially dried. Obviously, the best air-dry styling product will depend on the type of hair you have.

Step 6: Don't go to bed with wet hair in step six.

You must avoid going to bed with your hair still damp or wet after washing and conditioning if you want to air-dry it successfully.

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Even if you use a silk pillowcase to minimize friction while you sleep, your hair may still develop dents or wrinkles before drying completely. After all, any motion while you sleep will result in frizz. Make sure you allow enough time for your hair to completely air dry if you intend to wash it at night.