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.
Back in January, we introduced you to a feel-good cause to inspire your New Year's resolution: a walking challenge to help raise funds for the amazing cancer fighters at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I took part in the challenge with the Brit + Co team and ended up walking 105+ miles in January — it was awesome.
This spring, there's a new challenge on the horizon, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Big Climb. The ask: On May 15, 2021, you can step up to take cancer down by committing to climb 1,311 steps, walking 3.2 miles, or doing 440 chair step-ups at home as part of the Big Climb. If you need some motivation to bring movement back into your daily routine — look no further!
As always, it's free to sign up, but climbers are encouraged to set a fundraising goal to help beat cancer. We'll be organizing another Brit + Co team to step up, and I hope you'll join us too! Keep scrolling for a peek at where I'll be completing the challenge in my Los Angeles neighborhood around the hidden Silver Lake Stairs. Happy climbing!
Never underestimate the power of an accountability buddy! I asked my in-laws, my partner, and a few friends to join me so we can keep each other motivated and accountable in completing the challenge — virtual high-fives all around! Also, my dog Fox is a great climber, too.
An aesthetically pleasing backdrop is a huge motivator for me! I'm fortunate to have all sorts of painted steps around my neighborhood to keep the challenge interesting, but you can also keep cool inside with at-home chair step-ups.
Don't forget to share your progress on social — #BigClimb!
Feel free to break the challenge up if you need to by tackling half the distance in the AM and half at sunset. Here's me 1,311 steps later and ready for a break — but, think I earned this one!
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