20 Best Hair Products Before Blow Drying (Feb 2023 Update)

Sad to write a bad review since I am absolutely obsessed with Kerastase products. They’re the only products I use. This product left my hair feeling less smooth than normal and actually took away some shine. Maybe it’s just not compatible with my hair type..I have naturally dry curly hair, I tried it multiple times to give it a chance. My hair looks best without this product. I gave it two stars because I like the texture of the cream, it is very easy to apply.Kokolovee

I use the Dyson air wrap curler and found this product amazing. The bounce can often fall, but with the product it stayed for the whole day. I was sceptical about the restyling, but my hair held its style when I styled using heat over the following days. Top tip you really don’t need a lot. I over did it on the first attempt.D

Super light, smells nice but not too strong. I use about 1 pump on my towel dried hair, blow dry, then straighten. My hair looks much healthier when I use it (less frizz and more shine) and it doesn’t feel sticky or weighed down at all. I’ve tried a lot of other serums but this one is the best by far. It’s also great that it’s a heat protectant!LCEsber

This spray does give your hair a boost that probably couldn’t be achieved otherwise. It is in liquid form that you spray on your roots and let it do it’s magic. The reason I am giving it three stars is the condition it leaves your hair of the areas the product was applied to. It feels like it has been back combed. I like my hair to feel natural, regardless of which products are used. When wearing this, I am unable to run my fingers through my hair for instance. It visually looks beautiful and does the job as described, but this product is not for me.dani.l

This stuff is pure MAGIC! You only need a tiny spritz on the roots. This product is tricky, here is how I recommend using it. On clean wet hair, spray in your leave in conditioner/ moisturizing products first, then rough Blowdry your hair to about 60% dry, then as you Blowdry your hair, use this product on your roots section by section at the root. A little goes a long way so you don’t need to spray it all over, one spray at the root is enough per section to give you volume and hold that will last for days. If you spray too much, your hair will be hard to manage and hard to put a brush through so just a small spritz is enough! This product Can last you forever!!!! Highly recommend this with unites 💕✨monet.b

My wife likes to buy the best products for her hair, that works good for her. She has been using this product, for a number of years. And it shows! We found the lowest price on the Walmart app. If your a woman, and looking for a great product, please give this a try. It is worth the time and money for the product, and for you to look your best! Nothing is out of reach for you to look and feel your best!Phillip

Love this giant can of Unite strong hold spray for holding my style after blow drying and/or straightening my fine, slightly wavy hair. It offers good hold for dry climates, keeping my style for several hours without any buildup or stickiness; I’m not sure how this will work in humidity.susan.s

You would never know that a little bit of silky powder could give your hair so much volume, but it does. This stuff is incredible!! My friend cuts hair and gave this to me as a birthday gift, and it’s amazing. I have a lot of very fine hair, and it gives it lift, helps with the subtle waves, and isn’t heavy or greasy like a pomade or cream. It also works to create a “messy” look, which works great going out at night. Drag bingo, here I come. 💃💃💃nicole.g

Great hairspray that combines hold but still allows your hair to move around a little and look natural. Have tried many others over the years and this one is by far the best and worth every penny.Tracy

I have fine AND thin 3a hair, medium length, medium porosity. It's prone to breakage, tangles, and easily weighed down. I needed a heat protectant that would work on both my curls, and my blowouts. Previously I had used the Curlsmith miracle shield, but it left my hair feeling and looking extremely greasy. Though I initially expected this primer to be a spray, I like the pump because I can really control the amount of product and work it through my hair. The smell is nice and light and doesn't give me a headache. For my curls, I like to pair this with the Innersense hair love, and for my blowouts I find this works perfectly on its own. My hair feels soft, looks shiny, but isn't weighed down at all. This also helps detangle my hair before styling. The price is a steal compared to other brands, and I will definitely repurchase.Jill

I love Pacifica brand and currently use and have used alot of there body products, skincare products but this is my first hair product Ive tried. I have type 2a hair, blonde bayalage colored treated and work really hard to keep my hair healthy looking. I'm all about this brand and what they stand for and I love the fact they are cruelty-free and all vegan ingredients with no harsh chemicals or synthetic fragrance. After shampoo & conditoner I used 3 pumps on towel dried hair mid lengths lightly up to scalp massaging in hair BEFORE combing and followed up with my Verb Ghost Oil on top for added protection then blow dried hair…and OMGGGGG my hair is the softest, smoothest looking, so shiney and no frizz and the best I think I've ever seen. This is absolutely a staple and holy grail in my routine now. It's affordable and absolutely worth the purchase.Conner

I have coarse, thick curly hair and blow drying always makes my hair crazy poofy and dry. I decided to try a different heat protectant and purchased this. My hair has never been so soft, smooth and shiny after blow drying. I'm in absolute awe!! I'm recommending this to all of my friends and will most defiantly repurchase! I only needed one pump for my hair so I know it will last a long time. The vanilla scent is strong when you first pump out the product, but I don't smell it in my hair at all, which I prefer. 10/10!Sarah B

Great product that I’ve used for several years to style my hair. Spray on damp hair before blow drying and then also protects when using irons. Allows hair to stay flexible whilst protecting against the elements.JHWales

I didn't purchase the two pack, just the one, and it's become a staple in my hair care routine. I was recommended the product by a family member and I was so happy she told me about it. It's a great value, less than $20, and well worth the money. It cuts down on my time spent blow drying and for someone with thick hair that's a HUGE plus!!ashley.c

Im in love with this. I have straight fine hair, BUT, I change colours every time. At the end, I struggle to have a beautiful long hair every day. THIS product just change that completely. it lasts a lot on the hair, I did a 2day test without wash it didnt get heavy, it didnt get greasy and it still kept my hair straight and easy to comb. Really in loveAnonymous

I bought this by accident thinking it was dry shampoo. This was a great mistake! My hair is so silky and shiny after using this @itsa10. The smell is light and fresh. It definitely extends my hair style longer. I will always have a can of this true miracle spray! Tames frizz too! #greathairdaymelanie .h

This won’t make your hair less greasy like dry shampoo does, but it DOES freshen up your hair. It’s hard to put to words- you know how second or third day hair just smells like Hair? But kinda oily? This fixes that. Dry shampoo usually helps the scent but kinda masks it in whatever scent the spray is, but this actually does a great job neutralizing it. Also gives me the body dry shampoo always claimed to give but never actually gave. I’ll be repurchasing this for sure!michaela.q

my hair is slightly wavy, never dyed but a fair amount of breakage bc i wear it up a lot so this product really looked appealing. my main takeaways from using this product a couple times are: 1) use it while ur hair ur hair is like halfway between wet and dry for it to work the best (if you use it when your hair is wet it doesn't really work that well but if you use it when your hair is dry it makes your hair look greasy) 2) dont use a lot and i wouldn't recommend spraying directly on hair, i spray it on my hands then work through my hair 3) it smells very weird – chemically but also perfume-y? and leaves a cloud of the smell after use while if u use it in a very certain way (for me at least) it helps, overall im not sure its worth it, i might just but olaplex after i finish with the products i have rn to try and actually fix the damagekb

I like Kerastase in general for its quality and innovations. This leave-in is a decent heat protecting option for my bleached/fine hair that constantly needs high maintenance. The formula is lightweight and not greasy, and it does not weigh my fine hair down. It works great as a detangler, so there is no need for an additional detangling product. If you are sensitive to scents, mind it, this leave-in spray is very fragranced, and the scent lingers. While it helps fight frizz when I blow dry my hair, it leaves my hair a tad dry (It has isopropyl alcohol in the ingredients, which is drying for hair). Therefore it makes me want to use my hair oil afterwards to make sure my ends are not dry. Overall, I recommend this leave-in as a heat protectant, and a detangler, but for extra hydration I recommend using a lightweight hair oil on top of it.Alexazh

This heat protecting leave in spray smells amazing, like a hair perfume. And the fragrance stays all day. That alone is enough to make me want to use it. But it also helps minimize hair breakage while brushing and makes hair stronger, protecting hair from heat from blow drying, which is exactly the problem I’ve been facing. My hair is soft and smooth after using this in combination with the hair dryer, and did I mention how amazing it smells? I just wish it did a better job at containing frizz – I was expecting zero frizz but ended up with some. Less than usual, but still some frizz. For reference, it’s hot and humid where I live, so frizz is a constant problem.gabizago

The smell is amazing- light but not overpowering. I am sensitive to fragrance but this does not bother me. Every time I use it my spouse comments on the love of the scent. Overall this product works really nice. I don’t like to add to much to my thick hair as normal products leave my hair greasy and heavy. The Kerastase left no build up and increased shine which held for days after blow drying and straightening. I tried leaving in overnight before blow drying and blow drying right away. Although results were better blow drying right away. Waiting still gave good results. As someone who suffers from bouts of alopecia related to illness I look forward to seeing how continued use impacts my hair strength. Would definitely recommend.swimergurl04

I recently bought Bumble and Bumble's Thickening Great Body Blow Dry Creme and I'm afraid to say that it didn't work out for me. The cream itself is alright. It doesn't have an overly strong scent to it and it isn't greasy. That is good. But, this cream is supposed to make your hair appear thicker and provide added volume. I, however, did not find that this cream gave my hair much added volume at all. Also, after drying my hair, this product made my hair feel like grass. Normally my hair is fairly soft and rather smooth. But, after drying my hair with along with this product, it no longer was. My hair felt normal again after my next wash and dry without using this cream, but still, that isn't the point, is it? Since this cream wasn't very effective for me and since it made my hair feel awful, I would not recommend this product and cannot give it a very high rating.alyssa.c

I tried this last night for the first time, rubbing a 10c piece sized amount through my thick hair. I noticed a strange smell as soon as I started blow drying, but I thought it must have been some dust in my dryer – then in the mirror I saw a puff of haze as I dried the roots (steam perhaps?). My hair looked great though – heaps of body and a bit of hold, but the bathroom smelled terrible. Anyway, half an hour later I ran my fingers through my hair and smelled the distinct burnt hair / chemical smell. Major panic – jumped in the shower again, double shampoo and a tonne of conditioner, and my hair dried fine, but this product definitely made my poor hair smoke and I hope I haven't damaged it too much. I'm not sure if I used too much or it just needs really low heat. I won't ever use it again … But … It did look amazing.CherryHill

I initially bought a small tube of this in a cosmetics outlet place and loved it so much that I bought the full size tube from lookfantastic. I have very fine hair which can be fly away and I find this crème is great, it smoothes down fly away ends and give some body to my hair but doesn't like it sticky or helmet hair like, as some mousses can. Getting the right amount is tricky. Too little and it's not enough but too much and it can make your roots look darker on highlighted hair and make hair heavy. I've just about figured it out but occasionally I still get it wrong. It is expensive but a tube lasts a long time and it's the best product I've found so far for my hair.Chris

My hair is so fine and this product has been a game changer! My friend told me the other day my hair looks thicker than she’s ever seen it before… this is the reason! It’s weightless and non textured which is key for fine hair! KM does it again! Must have.Emily

This product does give my hair shine and does seem to thicken it slightly However, it makes it very floppy and slippy and I have to keep flicking it out of my face. I probably bought the wrong thing as I expected a bit more lift and hold. The colour of the writing on the bottle makes it impossible to read.Ruth S.

I've never been a fan of volumising products cause they're often sticky and smell awful. This one is the complete opposite, doesn't stick at all, the scent is subtle yet lovely, and it delivers volume that lasts between washes – I will repurchase.Aggie

I don't have thick hair but it appears like I do because I have SO much hair. It's color damaged and very dry and frizzy so I either need to add curling cream to get my waves or fully blow dry it straight. I used to use the Bb repair blow dry cream and that made my hair silky after a blow dry. This product left me with a residue on my hair I can feel. I can't comb my fingers through my hair which is unreal. Definitely washing this product out asap. Will definitely be returning and switching back to the Bb line.Erin

I was on TIK TOK late one night, as usual, and came across a hair dresser that recommended the Verb Ghost line shampoo, well one thing led to another and I found that Ulta has a starter kit that included the shampoo, conditioner, prep, and oil. So because it was such a great deal, I ordered a kit and added their deep conditioner because who doesn't like having a deep container to try as well. While I waited 3 days for my order to arrive, I allowed my hair to get as dirty as possible. If I was going to try this line, I wanted to get the full effect on the first use. The order finally arrived and I ran to the bathroom like a giddy school girl that couldn't wait to try this product line. Let's talk packaging! It is simple but high end. To be honest, the name Ghost and it being a black bottle, is what originally won my goth little heart! The smell was about average for salon quality hair care, which is great because I knew it wasn't filled with a bunch of artificial fragrances. I did my usual lather rinse repeat, followed with the deep conditioner that I let sit for 5 mins, towel dried my hair, added a little squirt of the Verb Ghost Prep through out my whole head, combed out, then added 2 pumps of the oil to my ends. Now usually that is where I stop because I HATE blow drying my hair. But today was different and I needed the results ASAP. So I grabbed my blow out brush and started at work. The results? My hair was so healthy and shiny! It smelled so good, felt amazing, and it actually had some volume! This stuff (when used sparingly) didn't make me feel weighed down at all. And because my hair is so long, usually most products make my hair feels so heavy and feels like it left a gross film on my strands. Now I will say, don't use the Prep if you want to air dry your hair. I have done it a couple times now, and it leaves my hair kind of crunchy feeling towards the roots. So give this a try when you're washing your hair AND plan on blow drying and styling right after.cheryl ann.m

I Love love love. I just used this last night and super pleased with the results. I have very fine hair and it does not weigh it down or feel greasy like others posted. It has a nice scent too. So many hair products have silicone which over time coats the hair but not allowing moisture in and can leave build up and dry hair from inside out. This hair product has none of the bad stuff and leaves my hair feeling nourished and protected. I have shoulder length fine hair, I used about a nickel size amount to entire hair shift but focusing more on the ends. I will buy this again.AmyAbs

I live in a tropical, warm, humid climate in Hawaii. It's nearly impossible to keep a blowout from frizzing right away on a drizzly hot day. However, I used this product with my T3 blowdryer brush and got absolutely amazing results. I did my blowout while it was raining outside and 80 degrees with the windows open, so it was incredibly humid inside. Usually my blowouts are a mess in similar conditions. However, this product along with their Seal the Deal split end repair cream made my hair feel silky, hydrated, masked my breakage, eliminating all my frizz, and made it easier to straighten! The roots were not weighed down, and my hair didn't feel sticky or leave residue on my hands when I touched it. I used to use this product a few years back when it came in a red bottle. I loved it, but thought it was discontinued! However, it seems to be the same or better now than ever in the new teal bottle. It also smells amazing, like tropical fruit. So happy to have found it again!Alyssa

I use this right of the shower, then blow dry my hair. then curl it. my curls stay all day. I've also have noticed that my hair improved greatly! won't go without anymore. recommend for thin hair..best mouse ever.. no stickying

I have fine wavy hair that tends to frizz and go limp after styling. This stuff makes my hair look and feel stronger, thicker and shinier. I have a ton of hair products, but this is the one I don't want to ever live without. Optimal results for minimal effort. Thank you!Jc.julie

I love Unite products however I struggled with this one. I have course thin hair that often gets frizzy. This weighed my hair down and dint eliminate the frizz. It also builds in your hair over time making it feel heavy and dirty. I cant recommend it for anyone that has hair like mine. Its expensive and when it doesn't work its disappointing.cynthia.h

Ive used this product before and love the volume it adds to my hair, whatever the style. You only use a very small amount so it will last for ages. Well worth the money.dg12al

When my hair stylist used Unite products on my hair I loved it. My hair felt silky, had a nice shine to it and it smelled great, so I was happy to see Lala Daisy sold Unite products. I love the 7 Seconds shampoo and conditioner, but the Smooth and Shine styling cream made by hair feel and look greasy and I didn't care for the scent at all. I definitely won't be buying that again, but I will definitely buy the 7 Seconds shampoo and conditioner again.Cat R.

I have the spray in version of this which is better for thinner hair in my opinion but both of these products are amazing. they’ve lasted me for years which feels crazy saying. They make blow dry and even just brushing my super tangly hair so much easier! 10/10rose.b

Thick, curly hair girls UNITE! Great product for thick, curly hair at a great price. The Smooth and Shine helps control friz and it all comes with a nice citrus smell. Try it. I'm sure you'll like it.Norma D.

This is an amazing product! I have tried several other detanglers and nothing compares to this product. This product was recommended by my daughter’s stylist for her hair and it works! My daughter has fine, medium density hair and it gets tangled very easily. She used to run away when I had to brush her hair and that ended when I started applying this product to her hair. I wash her hair with shampoo, but don’t always use conditioner. I towel dry her hair and apply 4-5 pumps to her hair and, voila! The brush () slides through with a little effort, but no tears. I let her hair air dry and it is still manageable in the morning. I highly recommend this product, but also warn that it has a strong scent.kate.c

Leave it to someone who’s tried literally every single detangler/leave in on the market. Unite has really impressed me (as the price is not exactly cheap—but, that’s okay) and I can confidently say I won’t be switching or searching for a every day staple detangler anymore—I’ve found herrrrrr! Available via prime—so super convenient—and you can always try the travel size before committing. Leaves my hair silky, without weighing it down or greasy.tess.k

My hair dresser recommended this conditioner to me when I had my hair coloured by her. I’m so happy I bought it. It’s the best conditioner I’ve used. It’s smells amazing and conditions me hair really well and the smell lasts for a few days after too. It doesn’t leave my hair greasy either as some have that I’ve used in the past. Definitely my favourite.Jane

My hairdresser told me about this product for my dehydrated hair. I'm getting older and I've noticed that the texture of my hair was suffering so I was willing to try something new. I saw a big difference on the first wash but especially a month or two later. I use it almost every day and I feel like I cannot live without it now. I also started using it on my daughter's hair and saw an immediate improvement to her wavy, dry hair. Highly recommend!JEG

I'm so impressed with how well this conditioner detangles my baby fine hair and keeps it tangle free, without any product buildup at all. The shampoo, conditioner, and serum are the first beauty products I've used up and then gone back to re-purchase in years! Many scents (even natural ones like coconut oil) are a migraine trigger for me. But I also try hard to select beauty products that are healthy (EWG approved). I have a lot of very fine hair, and a scalp that loves to break out in pimples at the slightest hint of product. All together, a really challenging set of criteria for hair product. But Seen is amazing and I'm sticking with it for good! No more switching back and forth between products that cause buildup and products that dry my scalp and hair out. The shampoo gets my hair clean enough to go 5-7 days between washes (I do the double lather method). The conditioner and serum makes my hair easy to detangle and manages frizz well, without weighing it down at all!Elle

I've always been tempted to try hair oils, serums and creams but couldn't because they break out and irritate my skin overnight. Even though my hair has been noticeably dry and damaged for years, I could only treat it with masks and multipurpose oils that could only do so much. After trying this product, I'm wondering why I didn't try a hair serum sooner (because the texture is more of a serum than a cream). This particular winner is extremely softening, hydrating and makes a huge difference to my overall hair texture and blowout finish. While I was worried about how sticky it would feel after drying, it absorbed surprisingly well, barely leaving behind a trace if at all. It left my hair so soft, silky and touchable. While I was quite skeptical about the skin-friendly claims, this leave-in hasn't upset my sensitive, breakout-prone skin at all. After applying it in the morning, I took a long nap with my face pressed against my hair and pillow and was surprised to wake up to extremely clear skin. It's only been a couple days, but for now I'm committed and very grateful to this brand. I hope it conditions my hair to be inherently silkier over the long term.Yuka K.

I like everything about the deeper conditioner, except I have to let it sit for 15 minutes (at minimum) if I don’t want my hair to be too dry later. By the way, my hair is long, curly, fine, medium density, and very dry on the ends. If I don’t feel like my ends are as drenched as the hair on my scalp then it’s not conditioned enough. For this reason, I would like to see seen’s deeper conditioner be more potent. This way, I won’t have to lengthen my shower routine. It has really helped me with back acne. I used to get pimples on my skin when I used stuff like pattern, Redken, ag hair etc. I used to have to change the way I showered so that I would avoid getting as much of the conditioner on my body as possible. I basically had to stoop over in the shower which is bad for the neck! Thanks to this it’s no problem. I think I’ll get the frangrant one next time, but the frangrance free is fine. I would use the fragrance free if I was sensitive to odors; but I am not.Teresa

Would you believe me if I told you you could achieve this look with this blow dry spray, the perfect body mousse, a blow dryer, and a paddle brush?! One of my favorite products is the blow dry spray. Heat activated, it protects the hair and leaves a sheen finish. No tacky residue, no stiffness.jyle.t

This did not work on my hair at all. My hair was very dry and no blowing out right. I have fine, naturally-curl, thick hair, for reference. It might work well, for other types of hair, but not mine that is already prone to. dryness. I had to start over by dampening my hair and spraying on , my favorite. That was after I had saturated my hair with Amika's product. I had received in a FabFitFun box. Will not be purchasing in the future. I do love Amika's touchable hold hairspray and I always like their packaging on all their products. The artwork on the packaging of all their products is so pretty and very feminine.patrice.m

I am pretty happy with this product! I have coarse and thick, very wavy hair, and it takes some major effort to get my hair borderline straightened. This spray, like other Amika products I have tried, has a really nice scent, and delivers on it's promises. I notice I still get great volume, and can go over sections multiple times, but my ends don't seem damaged. I would purchase again.brianna.d

This spray does give your hair a boost that probably couldn’t be achieved otherwise. It is in liquid form that you spray on your roots and let it do it’s magic. The reason I am giving it three stars is the condition it leaves your hair of the areas the product was applied to. It feels like it has been back combed. I like my hair to feel natural, regardless of which products are used. When wearing this, I am unable to run my fingers through my hair for instance. It visually looks beautiful and does the job as described, but this product is not for me.dani.l

This stuff is pure MAGIC! You only need a tiny spritz on the roots. This product is tricky, here is how I recommend using it. On clean wet hair, spray in your leave in conditioner/ moisturizing products first, then rough Blowdry your hair to about 60% dry, then as you Blowdry your hair, use this product on your roots section by section at the root. A little goes a long way so you don’t need to spray it all over, one spray at the root is enough per section to give you volume and hold that will last for days. If you spray too much, your hair will be hard to manage and hard to put a brush through so just a small spritz is enough! This product Can last you forever!!!! Highly recommend this with unites 💕✨monet.b

My wife likes to buy the best products for her hair, that works good for her. She has been using this product, for a number of years. And it shows! We found the lowest price on the Walmart app. If your a woman, and looking for a great product, please give this a try. It is worth the time and money for the product, and for you to look your best! Nothing is out of reach for you to look and feel your best!Phillip

I have just enough natural wave to make my hair frizzy, not smooth, & dull. The straight for sure cream gave me a beautiful smooth blowout AND it was STILL STRAIGHT after sleeping on it overnight. This has never ever worked for me! Because of my natural wave, my hair always curls up overnight & just won’t lay right again. I normally have to wash every single day. I’m so impressed!! I’m going to see how many days it will lastMM