Avoid hot tools and let your hair air dry.

It’s summer, which means we all have people to see, places to go and plenty things to do. Between booking tickets to see Barbie and booking flights to Europe, there’s simply no time to waste on excessive hair styling.

This season, we suggest avoiding hot hair tools and saving time by opting for air-drying. As you embark on your sunny getaways, why not take advantage of the sun as a more natural alternative? It’s mother nature’s hair dryer, after all. Sure, there’s the dreaded threat of humidity-fueled frizz, but with the right products in your rotation, the summer heat will be no match for you and your air-dried hair. And when summer ends, you’ll find yourself with a head full of hair that’s healthier than ever and ready for the cold months ahead.

Ahead, we’ve rounded up groundbreaking products, from humidity-busting sprays to smoothing creams, that you (and your hair!) will love.

Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray

If you’re prone to frizz, look no further than Color Wow’s Dream Coat Supernatural Spray. This breakthrough treatment is powered by heat-activated polymer technology, which works to smooth hair and form an invisible, water-repellent layer of moisture protection. And for its final act, this babe can ensure your sleek style lasts up to four shampoos.

Buy it here: Supernatural Dream Coat Spray, $38

Verb Ghost Air Dry Whisk

A small amount of this styling cream from Verb is all you’ll need to achieve an effortless air-dried hairstyle. With a dreamy blend of moringa oil, mushroom extract and vegan protein, this lightweight product keeps hair defined, frizz-free and shiny for up to 24 hours.

Buy it here: Verb Ghost Air Dry Whip, $26

Oribe Waterproof Anti-Humidity Spray

During the summer months, the humidity can make our hair feel absolute worse enemy. Not only does this Waterproof Hair Spray from Oribe provide flexible hold, it also protects against environmental damage and humidity. Did we mention that every spritz fills the air with the summery scent of Oribe’s signature Côte d’Azur fragrance?

Buy it here: Oribe Waterproof Humidity Spray, $61

Pureology Smooth Perfection

Lock in frizz and flyaways for up to 72 hours with a few pumps of this smoothing hair lotion from Pureology. Part of the brand’s Smooth Perfection range, this lightweight lotion leaves hair smooth, smooth and protected from heat damage. Plus, its protective properties make it the perfect choice for shoppers with color-treated hair.

Buy it here: Pureology Smoothing Lotion, $38

Kérastase Sublimating Thermal Lotion

Protect your hair with one of Kérastase’s latest product offerings, Lotion Thermique Sublimatrice. New to the brand’s Nutritive family of products, this hydrating mist protects against high heat, frizz and hard-to-tame tangles. Formulated with plant proteins and niacinamide, these star ingredients keep hair conditioned from root to tip.

Buy it here: Kérastase Beautifying Thermal Lotion, $60

Yeah air dry foam

Ideal for wavy and curly hair, Ouai’s kale extract-infused air-dry mousse instantly forms a perfect head of soft-textured, air-dried waves with no crunch in sight. When you apply this product to damp hair, it simultaneously conditions and detangles, so no extra steps are needed. Just crumple and go!

Buy it here: Yeah Air Dry Mousse, $37

NVG Air Dry Cream

Designed specifically for air-dried styles, this NVG cream is a must-have. With its anti-frizz abilities and protection against UV damage, it’s obvious that this styling cream should be part of your summer hair product rotation, regardless of your hair type. We trust the expertise of Jonathan Van Ness.

Buy it here: NVG Air Dry Dream, $32

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