It took me 43 years to master the air-dry
With very few reasons to blow-dry my hair these days, my styling efforts have pretty much been limited to combing my hair when I get out of the shower and pulling it back into a scrunchie. However, I’ve been in the mood to try something new for the past few weeks, so I started playing around with my air-dry technique. I’m proud to say, that after a bit of trial and error (and several days of major fluffiness and frizz), I think I finally figured it out. It’s been a fun change, and although everyone’s hair is different, here’s the step-by-step process that works for me.
After washing and conditioning my hair, I detangle it with a wide-toothed comb before I even get out of the shower.
I gently blot my hair dry. (If I’m in a rush, I’ll wrap use my Aquis turban for just a few minutes—but I find this takes too much moisture out if I wear it for too long.)
I turn my head upside down and rake my fingers through my hair to separate my natural waves.
Still with my head upside down, I scrunch in René Furterer Volumea Volumizing Foam. (P.S. You can schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation with a René Furterer hair expert who can help you figure out the best products for your hair.)
With my head still upside down (and at this point experiencing a head rush), I add a bit of Sashajuan Ocean Mist and scrunch a little more.
I finally flip my head over and keep my HANDS OFF until completely dry.
OK, so there are a few hours of awkward stringiness before my hair is finally “done,” and that’s when I’ll do the final shake to loosen the waves. Although this process can require some scheduling (especially if I have a Zoom meeting) it’s totally worth it. The result is great on day-two as well, and I usually add a little dry shampoo to my roots and comb my hair through with my fingers to smooth it out. Truth be told, finally having another hair-styling option that won’t damage my strands may be one of the best things to come out of the past few months.
