The weather is (finally) heating up, which can throw your daily haircare routine for a loop. While you crave gorgeous, polished tresses, standing under a hot blow dryer or wielding a curling iron is not your idea of summer fun. All that heat styling isn’t just uncomfortable — it can also lead to lots of damage. If you’re looking for a fuss-free way to style your hair, air-drying is your best low-maintenance option. Luckily, there are many products out there to help you get effortless style, no matter your hair type.
John Frieda Frizz Ease Dream Curls Air Dry Waves Styling Foam
This affordable foam is your new best friend for creating soft and frizz-free hair.
Bumble and Bumble Bb. Don’t Blow It Thick (H)air Styler
Straight or curly – thick hair can be a chore to air-dry alone. However, this nourishing creme tames frizz and flyaways, so you can wash-and-go worry-free. Bumble and Bumble also has a version for fine hair.
Kristin Ess Hydrating Curl Defining Creme
Ladies with wavy and curly hair, you don’t need to spend all day getting the look you want. This hydrating product enhances your natural curl and creates clean, defined, and enviable coils.
Cantu Coconut Curling Cream
Tight, coiled, or coarse hair can actually be a breeze to air-dry when you use this highly moisturizing coconut cream. It not only creates defined ringlets but also leaves your hair super-soft.
Living Proof Perfect hair Day In-Shower Styler
Straight or wavy hair needs a styler that’s not too heavy, and this light in-shower cream is the ultimate no-maintenance hair solution. It not only enhances waves and tames frizz but also adds volume for people with fine hair.
Rahua Freestyle Texturizer
Speaking of fine hair, it can be difficult to let your locks dry naturally without them feeling limp or lifeless. Pump on this lightweight foam, and you’ll be amazed at how gorgeously voluminous your hair will be.
IGK Sunday Funday Texture Foam
Tired of crunchy curls? Unlike your regular mousse, this foam is not sticky, is humidity resistant, and leaves your hair soft.
Redken No Blow Dry Just Right Cream For Medium Hair
Going heat-free is NBD with the right product. This cream speeds up your hair-drying time, which is a dream come true for wavy or curly haired women out there who crave effortless style. It also comes in formulas for fine hair and coarse hair.
R+Co Rockaway Salt Spray
Beachy waves are the ultimate air dry style. A volumizing salt spray enhances your curl and makes everyone think you just got back from lounging in the sun.
Pureology Hydrate Air Dry Cream
Every girl knows that if she wants stress-free locks, she needs to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Just like the rest of your body, your hair craves moisture to stay healthy and springy.
Madame C.J. Walker Beauty Culture Coconut & Moringa Oils Curl Whip Styling Souffle
A lot of products out there say they’re for all hair types, but this one really means it. The lightweight formula gives you control and keeps hair bouncy – no matter your type.
Ouai Air Dry Foam
Touchable, tousled hair sounds like nothing more than a daydream, but you can turn it into a reality. This “wash and wear” formula enhances your natural wave and keeps your hair shiny.
Kinky Curly Original Curling Custard Natural Styling Gel
This isn’t your run-of-the-mill styling gel. It adds shine without crunch and offers long-lasting hold, so you can turn your tightly coiled strands up to 11.
Fatboy Perfect Putty
Don’t we all just wish we could have that second-day hair look even if we just washed? A bit of putty gives your hair a perfectly matte finish, so you always have that “I woke up like this” look.
Ouidad Curl Quencher Hydrafusion Intense Curl Cream
This unique cream is specifically designed for tighter curls and delivers a ton of moisture to make your locks strong, shiny, and frizz-free.
Verb Ghost Oil
Even the finest hair can benefit from this lightweight oil. The transparent formula leaves your hair touchable, like there’s nothing in it at all.
Your relationship with your finances is one of the most important relationships you'll ever have, and you can't avoid it. That said, for many of us, the pandemic only added to our financial stress. If you find yourself feeling frazzled, just remember that financial insecurity isn't a net-worth issue — it's a mindset issue. And, we happen to have plenty of advice on how to turn your money mindset around so you can take charge of your funds once and for all.
To start, feeling secure begins with a strong foundation, and there's no better time than now to get started stacking the bricks. It's easy to get swept up in the January "new year, new me" mentality, but really? Any time is the right time to get yourself in order. You don't need to wait for a new year, a new moon, the right moment, or a sign from above. You don't even have to start on the first day of the month — you just need to start.
Introducing NerdWallet: A Safe and Reliable Money App
To help with that, we've put together a list of the just-right-for-you ways that NerdWallet can help you monitor your financial outlook. Haven't heard of them yet? NerdWallet is a personal finance company that helps consumers make smarter financial decisions. Their website and app let you compare different financial products, find articles and tools to make financial decisions with confidence, and keep tabs on your finances (hey there, credit score, I see you!) all in one place. Plus, NerdWallet has over 75,000 glowing reviews in the App Store (and a 4.8 star rating) if you want to read up on any more testimonials.
Tim Chen, NerdWallet's CEO and co-founder, started this financial journey in 2009 after his sister needed help finding a credit card. Even with an economics degree and a Wall Street background, it took awhile for Tim to find the right recommendation (so don't feel too bad when it takes you a while, too). Their mission is to bring clarity to all of life's financial decisions.
So it's safe to say that NerdWallet is a pretty good sherpa for your journey, too.
Get the most from your money
Did you know that the money you park in a savings account can lose value? Harsh, but true. If your money isn't earning interest that's on pace with inflation it will actually be worth less to you in the future. And if the bank charges fees? Forget about it. Make sure you're earning the interest you deserve and come out on top. NerdWallet has researched dozens of financial institutions to help consumers find the best options. The hard work has already been done for you, so you can just select the account that works best for you and your nest egg.
Keep an eye on everything, securely
Once everything is set up, tracking and managing your finances is what will keep the money machine running smoothly. You can create an account either through the site or the app and link your bank accounts, then keep tabs on all your finances in one place. Get a clear picture of your saving and spending, get insights into how to master your money, and even build your credit score all in one place.
Get extra credit points
Do you have the best credit card for your lifestyle? Some cards give cash back on every purchase, ones with travel perks, and ones that charge way less interest than you're paying now. NerdWallet takes the guesswork out of choosing the right credit card with simple side-by-side comparisons of different credit cards so that you feel confident choosing the right one. Whatever you want to do, NerdWallet can help you find the best credit card to get it done.
Know your options for settling down
Mortgage rates are pretty low and it looks like they're going to stay that way for awhile, so buying a home might be the move sooner than you think. But there's so much more to a mortgage than just the interest rate! To help you choose a mortgage lender, NerdWallet has in-depth reviews on multiple lenders in a mixture of categories so you get the home loan with the mortgage rate, term, and fees that's right for you.
Settle an old score
NerdWallet helps you monitor your credit score for free and helps you see how little things (like raising the limit on your credit card or paying your bills on time) can increase your score. NerdWallet partners with TransUnion® to provide your VantageScore® 3.0, based on information in your TransUnion® credit report. Your score and credit report information are updated weekly. But that's not even close to all:
- They provide you with tips from experts on how you could build or optimize your credit score
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When it comes to managing your money, safe and reliable is where it's at. Establishing a healthy relationship with your finances begins when you take control and practice habits that build wealth. Signing up just takes a few minutes. Set your intentions to build a solid financial foundation, it will only strengthen your relationship with your finances. And don't be afraid to get a little nerdy while you're at it.
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