Kristin Ess Weightless Shine Air Dry Cream for Frizz Control, Curl Definition, Texture and Blow Out Prep - 5 fl oz: Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free
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This air dry cream is designed to enhance natural waves and curls while minimizing frizz, making it ideal for guests who prefer to let their hair dry naturally. Many guests appreciate its lightweight texture and pleasant scent, which adds a touch of freshness without being overpowering. However, some guests have experienced issues with greasiness and strong fragrance, so it's important to use the right amount for your hair type. Overall, it offers a convenient solution for achieving soft, manageable hair without heat styling.
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4.1 out of 5 stars with 549 reviews
effectiveness: 3.68 out of 5
quality: 3.78 out of 5
value: 3.58 out of 5
62% would recommend
179 recommendations
3 out of 5 stars
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17 May, 2026Verified purchase
C+/B-
I do not like the scent but it's not that overpowering it's just I'm really sensitive to anything that is scented. It is slightly thick and tacky and I think it works good if you want to air dry your hair, but unfortunately that's not what I wanted to do so I returned it.
1 out of 5 stars
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9 May, 2026Verified purchase
STRONG scent
VERY overpowering perfume scent.
1 out of 5 stars
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17 April, 2026Verified purchase
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The cream was just a bit heavy for my voluminous but fine hair yet I did like how my hair looked. However, I would have stuck with it had the fragrance not been so overpowering I had to rinse it out after an hour. I avoid fragrance due to an allergy but can generally handle a light fragrance. This fragrance was so strong I had to re-wash my hair due to feeling nauseated.
5 out of 5 stars
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31 March, 2026Verified purchase
Pillow soft waves
My daughter likes her hair to air dry so the waves and curls are soft and not too defined. This product helps to manage that extra frizz you get from when you don't use a hair dryer. It always looks soft and natural.
3 out of 5 stars
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29 March, 2026Verified purchase
Not for me
Menopause has given me a head full of crazy,cwavy hair. I have always been a wash and air dry girl. I have VERY dense, very fine hair. I wash about every 4-5 days, with no product. These days, it's just getting puffier and puffier. I tried NYM curl cream, and it's fine, but does still get frizzy. After many recommendations, tried this. Thoroughly combed through a small amount in freshly washed,cramp hair...Quarter size in my very thick, long hair, mostly at ends. Let it airdry, as usual. WHAT A MESS!! My normally dry, but shiny, hair looked like a greasy, heavy mess. I avoided the scalp, but it looked greasy from the root. I literally got back in the shower and use CLARIFYER 2× and my regular moisturizing shampoo once. Even after that, the texture was weird. Some curls straightened, some waves tightened up. Heavy, Greasy. Even my hands felt greasy all day. It did feel soft and bouncy--at the ends only. If you need a softener, it might be good for you. Minimal hold, even on my very fine, normally easy to style hair. I am very sensitive and had no reaction, though.
5 out of 5 stars
8 March, 2026Verified purchase
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My hair looked crazy, I walked out of target looking like a snack . #bundles #leaveout
3 out of 5 stars
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7 March, 2026Verified purchase
Just Okay
It's okay. It didn't weigh my hair down, but didn't really do anything for my hair either. Hate the smell.
4 out of 5 stars
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22 November, 2025Verified purchase
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A little goes a long way. The smell is nice and not overpowering. I use this for a natural look instead of mousse.
2 out of 5 stars
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25 September, 2025Verified purchase
Doesn't really do anything
I can’t really see a difference when I use this product vs no product at all and air drying my hair.
5 out of 5 stars
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21 August, 2025Verified purchase
Perfect finish
Great hair crème, light and the perfect finish
1 out of 5 stars
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4 August, 2025Verified purchase
Stinks
This stuff stinks! Not only that it doesn’t ever make your hair dry! Feels wet and smelly! I can’t wait to wash this out of my hair!
1 out of 5 stars
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8 July, 2025
Allergic Reaction on scalp, face, and body.
This air dry crème caused me to have a lot of itching all over my body and my scalp. Last night I had to go to urgent care because my face, lips and eyes swelled up. My eye was so swollen it was closing up. Please be forewarned that this product could cause an allergic reaction to your scalp and body.
1 out of 5 stars
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6 June, 2025Verified purchase
Overwhelming scent
The scent was so overwhelming. Gave me a headache and lasted over 24hrs. Had to wash hair twice to remove scent.
5 out of 5 stars
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27 May, 2025Verified purchase
Yeah, its amazing.
I stopped using this product after about two years to see if it really made a difference in my routine. Girl, it did. I went about two months, and tried a few other cheaper products. My hair was a nightmare without this stuff. Use in moderation, and ALWAYS mid shaft to ends. But it will give your natural wave shape, moisture, and LIFE. I’m a night shower-er, and this is a miracle worker. I wake up with soft, manageable hair. I can either re wet it and style the next day, or go in with heat (with protection from other products). But it gives me a template to work with, rather than unmanageable, dry hair.
3 out of 5 stars
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3 February, 2025Verified purchase
Eh
I’m torn on this, solid 3star as in I don’t hate it but maybe someone knows how to use it better. Tames frizz? No. Provides some gentle hold that isn’t crunchy and annoying? Yeah.. I think.
5 out of 5 stars
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5 December, 2024
Great product
Tried this on a whim. I saw the words air dry and knew I had to try it. I have wavy hair. I feel like it dried quicker and left the wave in it without making it frizzy. I will be using again.
2 out of 5 stars
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4 December, 2024Verified purchase
Not great for thin hair
I wanted a cheaper alternative to a prestige brand's air dry cream so I tried this. The heavy perfume scent is off-putting and even in sparing amounts, it weighs my fine, thin hair down and makes it look greasy. Might be fine for thicker hair, but it's a no go for my hair type.
5 out of 5 stars
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2 December, 2024Verified purchase
2c/3a curly girls wirh fine hair should give this a try
Real person who really bought this with their own money. I have lots of fine 2c/3a hair, so my curls can be easily weighed down and look like a poofy tangly mess. This stuff is great. Never knew I could use such a light hold product and trust my hair to just… do its thing. And I love how it smells. Plus the price is right. Try it out if your hair is like mine.
5 out of 5 stars
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24 November, 2024Verified purchase
AMAZING please read
OK. I LOVEEEEEEE THIS THING. I have been using it for almost three years, and i don’t know why i’ve never written a review so here it goes. I started using it cause i was looking for any product to help with my frizz. I tried A LOT and nothing helped, no oils, creams, leave in conditioner, hair masks nothing was able to tame it. So when i tried this it changed everything. I put it on when my hair is still wet (not dripping wet but 90% wet hahah), the amount you use its going to depend on the amount of hair you have but you wont need a lot, and i also just comb it through with my fingers, then another product that also helps a ton with frizz its the OUAI hair oil( it is expensive but believe me it WORKS) so i also use that after the kristen ess air dry crème and i don’t brush my hair wet, i comb it in the shower when im rinsing the conditioner and then i brush it once it’s 100% dry. (and i air dry it ALWAYS) (: also my hair has years of heat and bleach damage and kinda wavy.
1 out of 5 stars
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30 October, 2024Verified purchase
Hard pass
Don't waste your money. This doesn't work at all. I love their shampoo so I thought this would be good too. The only thing it does is make my hair greasy