Au naturel

Air-drying is huge right now, with stylish Brits emulating their French counterparts’ seemingly effortless gift for looking laid-back, pretty and oh-so cool.

We’ve been doing it for centuries, but would you believe that one of the, ahem, hottest things in hair right now is air-drying?

It might sound ridiculous, but there’s quite a bit of theory behind the term, rather than simply towelling off your hair after showering and letting nature to do its job. The motivation for downing heated tools is not only the desire to reduce damage, but also to embrace natural texture and take inspiration from what one commentator called a “French girl aesthetic”.

Wait for summer

Believe it or not, there are right and wrong ways to air-dry hair—both for the health and appearance of your hair. If you have textured, wavy, or curly hair then you’re more ideally suited for air-drying but will probably need more product than someone with straight hair. The technique is also better suited for warmer climates, so maybe wait for summer or a foreign holiday before you give it a whirl.

My simple steps for successful airdrying would be to do the following: Start with thoroughly clean hair, then moisturise with a leave-in conditioner. Next, and to avoid frizz, only brush or comb your hair when it’s wet or damp. Then apply a styling product that is designed for your hair type.

Do this in the morning

Another tip – ideal for people who tend to be permanently in a rush – is to use a microfibre towel after washing, which will help to reduce your air-drying time without causing the dreaded frizz created by traditional cotton towels, as these tend to generate more friction.

Finally, do this in the morning rather than just before bed. Not only is a damp pillow a nightmare, you’ll wake up in the morning looking like you had one. Which is as far from ‘Parisian chic’ as you can get.

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