Air-Drying Course - Healthy Textures

Air-drying is one the best ways to achieve stronger, healthier hair at home. We designed this web course to help you learn how to air-dry your hair effortlessly!

Course Objectives

This course will teach you how to:

Eliminate dry, hard and/or brittle air-dried hair
Learn how to style air-dried hair for work, school or special occasions
Discover ways to decrease drying time.

Course Components

1. Introduction to Air-Drying Seminar

This short video seminar will go over everything you need to know about air-drying.

2. Air-Dry Prep Video

This video will go over all of the tools you will need to air-dry. Learn which shampoos and leave-ins to use and what products will help you achieve soft, moisturized air-dried hair.

3. Eight Weekly Lesson and Assignments (New lessons posted weekly starting 6/15)

6/15 - Week One - The BantuBun Method

6/22 - Week Two - The Beach Bunny Method

6/29 - Week Three - The BantuKnot Method

7/6 - Week Four - The Pocahonas Braid Out Method

7/13 - Week Five - The Easy Braid Out Method

7/20 - Week Six - Braid Out Version Two

7/27 - Week Seven - French Waves

8/3 - Week Eight - Course Conclusion and Wrap-Up

4. Air-Dry Course Study Guide (Download NOW)

This two page worksheet will help your document your progress.

Air-Drying Challenge

Begins June 15th!!!

To help you make the most out of the course, we will run an Air-Dry Challenge beginning 6/15/2009.

A challenge typically involves a group of members that commit to a styling method or technique exclusively for a specific period of time.

For example, we have had Roller-Setting Challenge and a Curly Hair Challenge in the past.

Challenges are a fun way to learn a new styling technique and stay motivated by each member’s progress and observations.

To Join the Air-Dry Challenge:

Download Air-Dry Course Study Guide NOW
Join the Air-Dry Challenge Group on the Internal (click here) or External forum (click here)
Complete each weekly lesson and assignment with the group! Keep us updated with your progress.

* Please note - The group on the Internal forum will facilitated by Gennifer and will follow the Course Worksheet exclusively!

The External Forum group will Member Run. So, it may not follow the course timeline and assignments.

All Recent Articles

Air-Drying Course Lesson 8 - Course Conclusion and Wrap Up Video Aug 5, 2009: This video will isolate the key take-aways from the course and will provide you with the next steps to continue air-drying on your own!

Dry Scalp and Air-Drying Jul 30, 2009: One of the most common complaints I hear about air-drying is its tendency to leave the scalp a bit dry and/or tight. In particular, this seems to affect women that air dry and work in air-conditioned office buildings or live in areas with dry climates.

Here are a few tips that have helped me eliminate dry scalp from air-drying......

Air-Drying Course Video Lesson 7 - French Waves! Jul 27, 2009: This video lesson will show you how to create "french waves" overnight. Perfect for vacationers, workout divas and young girls learning how to style their hair at home!

Air-Drying Course Video Lesson 6 - Braid Out Version Two Jul 20, 2009: This video lesson will show you another technique for a super easy braid out. This style can be completed in 15 minutes and will dry overnight.

Air-Drying Course - Mid-Challenge Trouble-Shooting! Jul 17, 2009: Ok! We are about halfway through the Air-Dry Challenge. Here comes the hard part! Some of you may have tried a few of the styles and become frustrated or bored with the challenge.

Don’t give up! Here are a few troubleshooting tips to help you stay committed to the challenge!

Easy Braid Out Video Tutorial Jul 13, 2009: This video lesson will show you how to do a super easy braid out. This style can be completed in 15 minutes and will dry overnight. Wear out or pin up the curls for a soft summer look!

Pocahontas Braid Out Video Tutorial Jul 6, 2009: This video lesson will show you how to create Pocahontas braids, which are two basic side braids.

Bantu Knots Video Tutorial Jun 23, 2009: This video lesson will show you how to create bantu knots which are tons of small coiled buns that will create tons of beautiful curls. A great style that's 100% heat free!

The "Beach Bunny" Video Tutorial Jun 16, 2009: This is the second video lesson in our Air-Drying Course. It will show you how to create multiple stylish buns that are great for the beach, pool, vacation,etc.

Troubleshooting - How to Eliminate Dry Hair when Air-Drying Jun 16, 2009: So, let’s say you followed the Air-Dry Prep and you are still experiencing dry hair! Your hair ends up dry, brittle and/or rough. Don’t fret! Your air-drying regimen may just need some tweaking. Here are a few tips that have helped me!