The Smoothing Air Dry Hair Styling Cream

Monumentally better than the JVN air dry cream. Less frizz. More definition. More curl activation.

I bought this because the brand suggested this for curly hair over the mousse, after the mousse did nothing for definition and hold. Unfortunately, beyond the absolutely divine smell, this was just as disappointing. I find that it offers zero hold, and just adds a gross product-y feeling to my hair. I tried using more, I tried using less, and ultimately it's just bad. I understand the "no makeup makeup for hair" concept, but this is just doing nothing.

Was willing to put up with the price but this did absolutely nothing it claimed to do. Made my hair look even frizzier and untameable than if I had put nothing on at all. Couldn’t return this any faster.

I was looking for a new curl cream and bought this because of the size and I love it! A little goes a really long way and the smell is so lovely and fresh. It keeps my curls defined without feeling crunchy.

LOVE THIS!! it makes my 2C/3A hair texture look great!! Paired with a lightweight gel and *chefs kiss* I’ve been rocking my natural hair lately because of this product.

TLDR; this is a miracle, use it correctly. For reference: I have lots of fine, Latina hair. It is wavy with some spring-ier curls throughout. I have tried nearly everything on the market over the years from DevaCurl to drugstore brands to every air dry creme out there (looking at you, JVN). I have NEVER found a one and done air dry styling product. The best combo I found previously was the Crown Affair leave in conditioner with the air dry mousse. And then this guy came along and blew that out of the water. I use this a little differently than my previous routines. And I have used it with a little bit of the CA Leave In on the ends. I put that on soaking wet hair, before it ever touches a towel. Then I wrap it up and let it dry for about 30 minutes (or whatever suits me). Then I comb it out and rewet any section that has started to really dry. You need water in your hair! But not dripping. Then I do about a quarter size amount on each side of my head. I apply this similar to how I applied gels previously. Gently with hands like a press and light finger combing and then scrunching. Once it has dried, if you feel a little crunch, then just scrunch the crunch! The same as most other curl products on the market. You have to break the cast and shake up your roots. I do use it again to refresh second day hair. YOU MUST REWET! I spray with a continuous mist bottle until my hair is damp. Then get a small amount (much less than day 1) and again lightly press it down over my hair and then gently scrunch. My curls are popping, the frizz is minimal (what one would expect in order to get volume). My hair is soft, not weighed down at all. And the refresh is shockingly easy and impressive. I am truly impressed. I’ve enjoyed all of CA products but I never thought I’d find an air dry product that worked for me. I personally love this smell! I’m very sensitive to fragrance, but find this fresh and light and it doesn’t last. (Exact same as every other CA product).

I've used the crown affair oil in the past and really enjoyed it. This however missed the mark. I have naturally curly hair and let it air dry 80% of the time. This feels sticky, and makes my hair feel frizzy. I've tried it a couple of times now, and mostly disappointed. It does smell lovely, just like the oil, and I do enjoy that aspect.

My hair is thick and somewhat wavy and this is very smoothing to my hair type. It's too thick to scrunch my hair into curls- for that you need the Crown Affair mousse and gel, skip this and the leave-in. So I only use this for when I want my frizz calmed down and my hair worn straight. Like all their products this smells clean and not overwhelmingly strong. The tube is huge too so I feel like I am getting my money's worth.

It might be user error so I’m trying to figure that out but it left my hair feeling really heavy and a residue on it. It’s almost like my hair isn’t all the way dry on how it looks and feels and it’s been 24 hours. I really want to like it but it just leaves my hair feeling super greasy and heavy!!!

I got a sample of this and it’s so good. Ive used it several times and my hair looks great. I just wish it was fragrance free or just have natural fragrance. I don’t think I’ll purchase this product for that reason. :(