The Air-Dry Products Hairstylists Use When They Don't Have Time to Style

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As much as I’d love to be one of those people who can bake in time to blow out or curl my hair, the truth is that 99.9% of the time, I’m an air-dry gal. I’m lucky that I like my naturally wavy hair texture, but it took a long time to embrace—and even still, there are days when I wish I had a live-in hairstylist to help me zhuzh it, à la a Real Housewife. But since that’s a Bravo-induced fantasy, I thought I’d do the next best thing: ping some of my favorite hairstylists to find out how they recommend styling air-dried hair. Because sometimes even the pros just don’t always have the time or energy. 

These seven incredible hairstylists have product recommendations, from air-dry creams to sprays to hair oils, for every hair type and texture. Keep scrolling to find your perfect picks and enjoy your gorgeous hair, no dryer required.

Andrew Fitzsimons, Celebrity Hairstylist

Daily Dose Miracle Moisture Spray Leave-In Hair Conditioner

TPH by Taraji Twist and Set Moisture-Rich Twisting Hair Cream

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Kristin Ess Hair Weightless Shine Air Dry Crème

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NatureLab Tokyo Perfect Texture Wave Cream

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NatureLab Tokyo Perfect Volume Texture Mist

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Jonathan Van Ness, JVN Hair Founder and Queer Eye Star 

JVN Complete Hydrating Air Dry Cream

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Annagjid "Kee" Taylor, Celebrity Hairstylist and Beauty Entrepreneur

Deeper Than Hair First Class to Jamaica

E'Tae Buttershine Moisturizing Hair and Scalp Cream

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Justin Anderson, Celebrity Colorist and Co-Founder of DPHue

DPHue Apple Cider Vinegar Leave-In Hair Therapy

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DPHue Color Fresh Oil Therapy

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Jenna Spino, Stylist at Maxine Salon in Chicago

Kérastase Elixir Ultime Hair Oil Serum for Frizzy Hair

Oribe Matte Waves Texture Lotion

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Sebastian Whipped Crème

Kérastase Densifique Bodifying Mousse

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Sunnie Brook, Biolage Global Ambassador and Celebrity Stylist

Biolage All-in-One Coconut Infusion Multi-Benefit Spray

Biolage Hydrasource Daily Leave-In Tonic

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Cynthia Alvarez, Biolage Curl Specialist and Celebrity Stylist

Alterna My Hair My Canvas Easy Does It Air-Dry Balm

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Lindy Segal is a freelance writer, editor, and content strategist based in New York City. She's originally from Atlanta, but she's sorry to report she doesn't have an accent. However, she does still have her taste for carbohydrates, love of losing sports teams, and fear of driving during rush hour. She's been in editorial for over eight years as a social media manager and writer covering beauty, fashion, and lifestyle at Glamour and People. Most recently, she was the women's editor at Express. These days, in addition toBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , you can see her byline at places like Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Ipsy, and WeWork. Both a skincare obsessive and a minimalist, she keeps her routine short, sweet, and effective—and she doesn't go a day without sunscreen. She's also deeply passionate about sustainability, and she strives to recommend products she truly believes are worth the investment. When she's not writing about the best and brightest beauty finds, she can usually be found hunting for vintage and secondhand treasures, attempting to find zen at a yoga class, bingeing Bon Appétit YouTube videos, or napping under her weighted blanket.