Embrace Heatless Hairstyles: Your Guide to Gorgeous Air-Dried Looks

We love a good old-fashioned blowout, beachy waves, and sleek finishes, but sometimes our hair needs a break from the heat. Whether it’s the middle of summer or you’re just looking to minimize heat damage, heatless hairstyles are the way to go. Keep reading for tips and tricks to perfecting your air-dried ‘do with style and flair.

Essential Heatless Hairstyling Products For Sleek & Defined.

While letting your hair air-dry naturally is a great start, the right products can make all the difference in achieving a polished look. Here are some must-have products for fabulous heatless hairstyles:

Defining Cream: For those with wavy, curly, or coily hair, a defining cream can work wonders. Apply to damp hair to help define, moisturize, and enhance your natural curls, leaving them bouncy and frizz-free. Our personal fav is ECRU New York Defining Styling Potion for a frizz free and medium hold look. 

Volume and Texture Spray & Dry Shampoo: Achieve perfectly-imperfect texture and a boost of volume without reaching for the curling iron. A good texture spray will add grit and body to your hair, creating that effortless, tousled look. we also want to keep that mane cleaner and fresh in between washes!

The ECRU New York Dry Texture Spray is a must have! it is a hybrid of a dry shampoo and texture spray for the ultimate clean feeling of volume and texture! Having this two in one will slay your style, while giving it longevity with oil absorption! 

Shine Spray: Mimic the glossy finish of a blowout with a shine spray. Spritz onto air-dried hair for an ultra-glossy, healthy-looking sheen.

Now there are two great options in this role, there is your classic aerosol shine spray, or a more oil based spray for a sleek and glowy look. An oil based spray would probably be better for curlier and kinkier hair due  for it to give that dewy glow to the hair! Here are our top picks: 

Lakme Teknia Organic Balance Hydra-Oil Spray

Color Wow Extra Mist-ical Shine Spray 

High Hold Hair Wax: Perfect for up-dos and sleek styles, a buildable hair wax offers a workable high hold and a natural finish. Use it to smooth flyaways and keep your hairstyle in place all day. Our Keune Fiber Wax is the perfect option that is still lightweight, but gets the job done! 

Leave-In Conditioner: Start your styling routine right with a hydrating leave-in conditioner. It helps reduce frizz, detangles, and prepares your hair for air-drying, leaving it smooth and manageable. Our personal favorite is the Milkshake Leave In Conditioner

 

The Treatment Style

For a sleek, polished look that treats your hair rather than weighing it down with gels and sprays, try the treatment style:

1. Scalp Serum: Apply a scalp serum to nourish and hydrate your scalp, promoting healthy hair growth and reducing dryness. Out top pick is the  Keune So Pure Natural Balance Moisturizing Essential Oil.

2. Hair Oil: Smooth a few drops of hair oil through the ends of your damp hair to lock in moisture and add shine. The best hair oil to have in your aresenal is the Keune Argan Oil. 

3. Styling Cream: Use a small amount of styling cream to smooth and define your hair, giving it a sleek finish without the heaviness of traditional styling products. Foor this style the  ECRU New York Defining Styling Potion is the perfect option! 

Tips for Heatless Hairstyles

Braided Waves: After applying leave-in conditioner, braid your damp hair into one or several braids, depending on your hair thickness and desired wave size. Let it air dry completely, then undo the braids for beautiful, natural waves. Check out this tutorial by @sarahstrueby on Instagram! Watch it here. 

 

Twisted Buns: Twist sections of damp hair into small buns and secure them with hair ties or clips. Once your hair is dry, release the buns for voluminous, curly waves. Check out this bun tutorial series by @hair_is_fun_ on Instagram! Watch it here.    

 

Sock Curls: Wrap sections of damp hair around socks or fabric strips and tie them up. Sleep with them in, and in the morning, you’ll have soft, bouncy curls without any heat damage.

 

Top Knot: For a chic and simple look, gather your hair into a high bun. Use a high-hold wax to smooth out any flyaways and give your hair a sleek finish.

 

Headband Waves: Place a soft headband around your head and tuck damp sections of hair around it. Leave it in until your hair dries, then remove the headband for gentle, elegant waves.

Pro Tips for Extra Volume

• Use Double-Pronged Clips: While your hair dries, place double-pronged clips at your roots to lift them and add extra volume.

• Flip and Dry: Occasionally flip your head upside down while your hair is air-drying to encourage volume at the roots.

• Scrunching: For those with naturally wavy or curly hair, gently scrunching your hair while it dries can help enhance texture and volume.

Building Your Customizable Hair Routine

With these tips and product suggestions, you can create a haircare routine tailored to your needs. Whether you’re going for sleek and polished or wild and wavy, these heatless styles and products will keep your hair looking its best all year round. Embrace the natural beauty of your hair with minimal heat and maximum style!