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If you air dry your hair and are looking for a cream that will give you soft and frizz-free hair without heat, go for it. Kitsch Smoothing Air Dry Cream’s ingredients include castor oil, coconut oil, squalane and panthenol, and it is stated to be effective on fine to medium strands.

The true ceiling is the real lightweight hold: hold is light, so if you’re looking for strong definition, you should pass. It is for wash-and-go type which requires low maintenance.

Ideal for: dry to medium fine hair that is air dried every day and requires soft frizz control.

Not for: one who requires firm hold, good curl definition and heat volume.

Pros:

• Holds moisture up to 24 hours (as stated in the listing).
• Castor oil, coconut oil, squalane and panthenol in the formula
• Contains no parabens, phthalates, sulfates, silicones or dyes.
• Vegan, cruelty-free and colour safe, USA made
• Makes a good styling cream and leave-in.

Cons:

• Hold is described as ‘lightweight’, meaning that it is made for touchable moves, not for casted moves.
• It’s fine to medium strands the listing went by.

But what determines it for air-dried hair?

There are three points to consider in determining whether or not this cream is suitable for you: the hold it provides, the oils it contains and the hair types it mentions. All the rest is detail.

Light hold – it’s not a cast

According to the listing, this is a “without stiffness” lightweight hold that defines waves and curls. That’s the truth. If you have light hold — movement — hair that swings and is soft, not crunchy or glued.

This does exactly that if you’re looking to have less frizz in your routine and your natural texture to be visible through it. If you are looking for a style that will last through the day, night and wind, a lightweight cream might not be the best choice. Choose an expectation to match the hold.

The smoothing is done by four named oils and humectants.

The four names listed are: Castor oil, Coconut oil, Squalane and Panthenol. The cream keeps the moisture locked in until for 24 hours. Listing Text: Daily use and air drying.

It is more for fine to medium strands than coarse hair

It says fine to medium strands twice and soft hold and frizz control for wavy hair. This is a tight window and it’s significant. Rich creams tend to cause fine hair to become limp, but a formula light is a good thing in this regard.

In the case of thick hair, consider richer butters or leave-ins that are heavier in texture. When it’s fine to medium and wavy it’s right in your lane.

The contents of the tube and what you will still add

This is a leave-in, which means you’ll need to use the same shampoo and conditioner as normal, as well as a towel or microfiber cloth for the damp stage of the hair. It’s the one-stop solution for soft, smooth, air-dried hair that’s left in. If the endgame you are looking for is a finish, it’s worth it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this suitable for thick or coarse hair?

The fine to medium strands are listed in the listing and is not intended to cover thick or coarse hair. If you have thick hair, you want something that has more of the product to it.

Do I need to wash it out or re-apply it every day?

It is a leave-in, so you won’t have to rinse. It “locks in moisture for up to 24 hours” and it’s described as something that one would use “daily,” so reapplying every wash day is what it’s designed to do. No refill or renewal scheme is mentioned, just use the tube and replace.

Should I bother to have an air dry cream?

Yes, if you already skip the dryer. Heat-free styling will prevent damage from blow drying and flat irons and the FDA’s recommendations on hair products is a good starting point for what you put in your hair. This one is vegan, animal-free and contains no ingredients from the 5 groups mentioned in the listing. If you are heating style, skip it.

Would you like to purchase the Kitsch air dry cream?

Yes with the daily air dryer if you have fine to medium hair and are looking for softness with no heat and less frizz. It’s formulated with named oils and humectants, doesn’t include sulfates, silicones or dyes, and is color-safe for most routines. The trade-off for this is to hold, which means light, not locked in.

If you’re the definition chaser: no. A lightweight cream won’t do if you’re looking for springy curls that stay put throughout the day, or you would be layering anyway. Consider buying a cream with a higher hold claim, or use a leave-in coupled with a gel. Purchase this one for softness and shine, not structure.

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