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16 Air-Dry Hair Products That Are a Lazy Girl's Dream

Because it's time to kick that blowout habit
There's nothing better than finding a product that's easy on your hair and your bank account. Enter: This advanced air-dry spray from drugstore favorite L'Oreal. Featuring flexible hold that lasts a whopping 24 hours (bring on the summer concerts and swim-up bars!), this ingenious wave spray will give you the natural bend you want -- without the sticky residue. To apply, simply spray, scrunch and let air-dry!

Pro-tip: If your hair is straight or fine, pull your tresses into a braid prior to spritzing. Soft, mermaid-esque waves will ensue.

Best for: All hair types
Hold: Strong

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Be it your lip, face or hair, there are two types of people in this world: those who love shine and those who prefer the muted look of a matte finish. If you identify as the latter, you'll love this luxe lotion from Oribe. It imparts the same beachy look as your favorite salt spray, minus the inevitable dryness that typically ensues.

Best for: All hair types
Hold: Medium

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If polished and perfect isn't your M.O., buzzy hair-care brand IGK has your back for achieving a gritty, undone air-dry look. A good pick for those with some natural texture, this lush formula is the antithesis to your dehydrating salt spray, but still delivers the same covetable beachy look. Nourishing ingredients like shea butter and argan oil keep hair controlled, shiny, resistant to humidity and ultra-moisturized -- without weighing it down.

Best for: Wavy and curly hair
Hold: Strong

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Rahua Freestyle Texturizer, $34
It's no secret that organic, all-natural products have been getting a lot of love lately within the beauty realm. And if you've been trying to incorporate more organically sourced alternatives into your beauty routine, you'll love this texturizing styling spray from Rahua. Great for hair that's fine to medium in density, this air-dry friendly product is thoughtfully formulated with ingredients hailing from the Amazon rainforest, and creates a tousled look with customizable volume.

Pro-tip: Do the hair flip! Work the product through the scalp, roots and the underside of your hair, then flip again and spritz lightly through your ends.

Best for: Fine to medium hair
Hold: Medium to strong

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ICYMI, Kristen Ess -- the celebrity hairstylist behind the lovely locks of Lucy Hale, Lauren Conrad and Nikki Reed -- released a hair care collection earlier this year, and pandemonium ensued. Specifically created to add strategic weight and shine, this air-dry hair cream will be your new go-to for enhancing natural curls and coils. You could use your diffuser post-application, but air-drying imparts equally polished results.

Best for: Coiled, super-curly hair
Hold: Light

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BY ERIN JAHNS | AUG 17, 2017 | SHARES
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