Air-drying: the summer ritual for wavy, curly, coily and afro hair
Air-drying: the summer ritual for wavy, curly, coily and afro hair
With the summer heat, simplicity takes over: less time spent in front of the mirror, more time spent enjoying the sunny weather.
For wavy, curly, coily or afro hair, air-drying is the natural choice for the warmer months. But to get the best results, you need to use the right methods. Here is our ultimate guide to successfully air-drying your hair to beautifully enhance your texture.
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Why choose air-drying?
Air-drying has several advantages:
- A softer, more natural finish.
- Less heat damage: textured hair, which is often more fragile and porous, is particularly sensitive to repeated exposure to excessive heat.
- Lightweight and simple: saves space in your suitcase as you no longer need to take it on holiday.
The 3 essential steps to a successful result
Ensure your hair is well hydrated
It all starts with shampooing. Properly hydrated hair will be more supple, shinier and less prone to frizz.
After shampooing and conditioning, make sure your hair is thoroughly saturated with water before applying your styling products.
Choosing the right products for your hair goals
There isn’t a single product that works for everyone when it comes to air-drying. It all depends on your hair texture and the look you’re going for. Here are our recommendations:
For well-hydrated hair:
The main reason curls lose their definition and hold is a lack of hydration. With the 3-in-1 Hydra Shot treatment, give your curls a real hydration boost. Formulated to deeply hydrate the hair fibre and lock in hydration, from wash to style.
- It can be used in 3 different ways:
- Co-wash (between washes): a gentle wash without shampoo
- Conditioner
- Leave-in treatment
Application: on wet or dry hair
For definition without cast effect:
Specially designed by Innersense to reveal the natural beauty of your wavy, curly, afro and afro hair without heat or effort: the Air Dry Styling Cream.
Its lightweight cream-gel texture:
- Enhances the hair’s natural texture;
- smooths the cuticles;
- reduces frizz, and
- provides long-lasting hold without weighing the hair down.
Why do we love it even more at COHEA? It contains sun protection.
The ideal choice for a natural result with minimal effort.
Application: on damp hair.
For soft waves and a beach-inspired look:
The perfect product for a beach-inspired look is Innersense’s Himalayan Pink Salt Spray: I Create Waves.
Ideal for wavy and curly hair, its formula, rich in minerals, amethyst crystals and aloe vera, adds texture, volume and hydration to the hair.
Application: Spray onto damp or dry hair, then scrunch the hair to create waves or enhance curls.
For a 3-in-1 styling solution
Say goodbye to lengthy routines. With Curl Bloom, moisturiser, styling gel and serum are combined in a single product, making your routine simpler, quicker and just as effective. Ideal for wavy and curly hair.
Application: apply to damp hair.
A versatile cream for frizz-free, hydrated hair:
Rich in nutrients, Serenity Smoothing Cream contains mango seed butter (certified organic) which deeply hydrates, tames unruly strands and reduces frizz without weighing the hair down. The combination of baobab and frangipani helps minimise hydration loss and protect the hair from the heat of styling tools and environmental damage.
Application: on wet hair
Avoid touching your hair whilst it’s drying
This is probably the most common mistake. Once you’ve applied your products, resist the urge to touch your hair: every time you do, it encourages frizz.
Air-drying doesn’t mean sacrificing definition. With the right techniques and products suited to your hair texture, it’s possible to achieve soft, defined, frizz-free hair whilst letting nature take its course.
At COHEA, we cater for every hair texture (wavy, curly, kinky and coily) with advice and routines tailored to the needs of each hair type. Do you still have questions about your hair? Book your consultation with our curl specialists now.
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