How to air dry your hair and make it look good on you

Goodbye hair dryer

Air drying your hair and making it look good is possible. You just have to incorporate a few small routines into your hair care.

With conditioner dry before

A little trick: if you apply conditioner, your hair will dry faster because the silicones they contain slightly "repel" water.

Aussie Original All Hair Conditioner, € 6.45

The turban towel

Dry your hair with the towel, without rubbing, just tapping the hair, and leave it on for a few minutes to absorb the excess water. Take advantage while to apply moisturizing cream on your body, get dressed … The longer you wear it, the more water it will absorb.

Best microfiber

Microfiber towels and cotton towels are the best option to dry your hair and place them in the shape of a turban, because they are the most absorbent.

KinHwa Waffle Weave Microfiber Towel, € 16.19 / 4pc.

Comb well

To take care of your hair and make it more manageable, it is better to detangle it with a wide wooden comb. Start at the ends, taking lock by lock with one hand and combing with the other.

EQLEF sandalwood comb, € 10.59

Go to the street

As long as it is not cold or raining, of course, it is best to let the hair air dry. Take the opportunity to go for a walk and wear your hair down. You will see what a beautiful result it leaves you.

Dry conditioner

If you have wavy hair and when you leave it in the air it becomes frizzy, it is best to use a leave-in conditioner (even if you have already used another in the shower, nothing happens). This will give more weight to the hair while it remains hydrated and your hair will be more beautiful.

If you have straight hair …

And you want to start air drying it, it is best that you opt for straight cuts. Obviously, a medium length like Emma Stone's will dry before a long XL.

If you have it frizzy …

Then it is better to opt for a layered cut, which lightens the hair and makes it easier for waves to come out naturally.

For curly hair

The classic option for these hair types is to apply a curl mousse and let it air dry to its natural shape.

Tresemmé curl mousse, € 2.49

Good alternative

A good alternative to the old foam is argan oil. Applying a few drops on your hair that is still wet will give it that extra hydration that your curls need to show off in all their splendor. It is also used for wavy and straight hair as a way to add shine and avoid frizz, but it is best used only from medium to ends.

Naissance 100% Pure Argan Oil, € 7.09

Tousled effect

Jennifer Aniston's styling is probably the result of a long process of drying and styling products, but there is a much easier way to achieve a finish as close as possible. When your hair is still wet, twist several strands through the length of your hair and let them finish drying like this. Then, comb with your fingers and you will have achieved that movement that feels so good.

Seawater

One of the best tools to give your hair a special texture and to work the shape of some strands is the salt spray.

Unique Hair Care Meersalz Spray, € 11.99

Mermaid hair

These types of waves can not only be achieved with tweezers. You can also braid your hair a little damp and leave it that way for hours. If you can, go to sleep with the braid or braids. And in the morning, apply hairspray before undoing them little by little.

Loose waves

Another trick that works is to make one or more ballerina buns with your hair a little damp as well. When it is dry you will have dreamy waves and without subjecting your hair to the torture of the dryer.

Smooth table

Surely you have seen your mother and maybe even your grandmother with the famous 'toga'. This method of straightening without irons consists of placing the hair around the head as flat as possible, as if you were wrapping it with it, and holding it with pins while it is still slightly damp. Then, put on a handkerchief and leave it for a couple of hours.

Lacquer is your best friend

To preserve the finish you have achieved for your air-dried hair for longer, hairspray will be your best ally.

Session Laca de Osis +, € 12.90

Using the dryer daily and even every two or three days is harmful to the hair. In addition, it is extremely boring and makes us lose precious time that we could dedicate to other things. For this reason, and now that the good weather is approaching, we have decided to let our manes air dry . But how do we get our hair to look good?

Tricks for your hair to dry (well) in the air

Microfiber towels . No rubbing your hair, dab it and then wrap it in the towel for several minutes to remove excess moisture. If the towel is made of an absorbent fabric, such as microfiber or cotton, the better because they will carry more water with them.
Conditioner before and after. After washing your hair regularly, apply a little conditioner from medium to ends and rinse. After towel drying it, apply a leave-in conditioner. If you have frizzy hair, this gesture will make a difference.
Use a good comb. So that the hair does not break and does not suffer from the annoying static electricity it is essential to use a wooden comb with wide teeth. Start detangling from ends to roots and not the other way around.
Your court influences. Obviously, the shorter your hair, the faster it will dry. In any case, straight hair is best air-dried with medium-length straight cuts, and if you have frizzy hair , with a layered cut.
Shape it. Using these techniques you will be able to create marked, open waves or straighten your hair without resorting to heat tools. For the first ones, sleep with braids, apply hairspray and undo them with your fingers. For open waves, make yourself a ballerina bun and wear it for a couple of hours, and to smooth it out, turn to the classic toga.