I finally went to a hairdresser that specializes in curly hair and I have to tell you, it's the best thing I ever did. My cut was spectacular, and I'm finally not frustrated by my curls - but styling has been a little tricky.
My mane definitely needs product, but it CANNOT handle a daily blowdry.
Would my stylist have the answer? I called up the salon to talk to her, and she told me she'd heard great things about Hairstory's Hair Balm, which is recommended for air drying.
I was surprised to hear that there was a product specifically for letting your hair air dry. Still, I looked it up; it's a leave-in conditioner that works to tame frizz, shape curls and add moisture, without getting that crunchy dry effect.
There was free shipping on my first order, a money-back guarantee, and the product is made from all natural ingredients, so even though I'd never even heard of this brand before… it seemed like their products were high-quality.
They were also super transparent about their ingredients, which is kind of Hairstory'sthing; everything is listed, even if it's only in trace amounts that aren't required by law to be included on a label (yikes!). If you hover over an ingredient, they give you a full explanation on why they use it! Pretty cool.
Even with my limited knowledge of hair products, I could scan and see that this was packed with proteins, hydrating oils, and essential oils for fragrance instead of other weird stuff.
I figured I'd give it a try - they're most known for their shampoo-free cleanser, New Wash, which intrigued me, so I'd try that next if this worked out.
My package arrived pretty swiftly and I liked the crisp blue and white bottle. I double checked the instructions online for how much to use, and read that one full pump was right for long, thick hair (me!).
After a shower, I worked a pump full of Hair Balm into my hand and ran it through my hair, scrunching as I went. It smelled nice, at least, and not like chemicals.
I went to go watch a 2 hour movie, and didn't check on my hair until after...
Oh my goodness. There was a Noticeable Difference. First off, no frizz whatsoever - every hair was wound in a thick curl. I hadn't seen my hair silhouetted like that since I came out of the salon! My hair was soft too; it was like body lotion for my hair.
I walked around my apartment, checking it out in every mirror, and noticed as time went by, it still didn't lose volume or frizz up. It was a long-lasting effect.
Not to be dramatic, but this is life-changing for curly hair. If you subscribe for a new shipment every 6, 8, or 10 weeks, you'll get 5% off!
It apparently works for other hair types, too, so if you're looking for a hair-healthy styling product you can air dry with, I can't imagine anything better.
