10 Hair Products All Fans of Air-Drying Should Try

The budget-friendly Tresemmé AIR DRY Frizz Control No Blow Dry Hair Cream ($5) is a weightless and creamy formula meant to be applied right after you towel dry your hair. Its formula is frizz-controlling and light so that your hair won't feel weighed down after applying.

The Odele Air Dry Styler ($12) locks moisture into the hair and is sure to leave you with that "just-left-the-salon" feeling. The formula lightly conditions and softens the hair while giving your hair more texture as you skip the blow dryer.

If you want a product that really puts the "go" in wash and go, look no further than the Kristin Ess Weightless Shine Air Dry Créme ($10). It can be used on straight and curly hair types, and its formula is made to enhance the hair's texture post-wash while keeping frizz to a minimum.

The star ingredient of the Alterna My Hair My Canvas Easy Does It Air Dry Balm ($29) is prickly pear oil, which can help repair cuticle damage on the hair strands while keeping it protected from any future damage.

The Curlsmith Weightless Air Dry Cream ($26) is a moisturizing product that glides through the hair like silk and helps to keep curly hair looking soft and defined without leaving behind buildup or residue.

I was recently lucky enough to get my hair cut by Paul Windle, and he shared some seriously good air-drying tips as he scrunched my waves into place. A product he helped develop, Windle & Moodie Day & Night Hair Cream ($36), was his secret weapon in getting my hair to behave. This stuff is like moisturizer for hair — a rich, oil-infused cream that really works wonders to remove fluff and add softness the greasy feel. Windle used this generously, almost like a curl cream, but I've found it works just as well when you're trying to make that pricey tube last as long as possible. I also massage this into my hair on day two to give it a moisture boost around the ends.

If your hair can't take the weight of a cream containing an oil, Lee Stafford Air Dry Cream Lite ($22) is the perfect alternative. You can apply this quite liberally, and it really helps the hair to dry in a defined shape, rather than just a fluffy ball. Rub it in, scrunch or smooth depending on the result you want, and let the air do the rest. Bonus: it also works as a blow-dry cream for a natural finish.

I'm a long-time fan of Moroccanoil's classic oil treatment, but I find that it's most effective when I'm using heat to style my hair. When air-drying, Morrocanoil Smoothing Lotion ($34) is a better option, with a more lightweight formula that is easily distributed through damp hair. It also smells delicious, but not too overpowering.

If you have a natural wave that you're looking to enhance, there is truly nothing better than R+Co Sail Soft Wave Spray ($29). I spritz this through my hair when it's about 50 percent dry, give it a scrunch, and then try not to touch it again for an hour or so. The spray adds softness and texture at the same time, something I thought wasn't possible. If you love the effect of a salt spray but hate the gritty, dry texture it gives, meet your new hair holy grail.

If you've got seriously out-of-control hair, this product won't let you down. Bumble and Bumble Don't Blow It Thick Hair Styler ($31) turns fluffy, towel-dried hair into the soft and smooth style of your dreams. When my hair is longer, I love how this can transform the dry ends that have lost their lustre over time. It's also brilliant on thick, curly hair.