I can only suggest what’s helped me. First, skip volumizing and thickening s/c. They’re drying AF+
Sure it’ll still work just fine. For cream I love Verb Ghost Prep Primer++
I air-dry my hair too (it’s very long), rubbing my favorite concoction btwn palms of hands ++
I've used and liked Bumble & Bumble Thickening Spray
I really like Kenra’s Blow Dry Mist for fine hair. It’s very light weight but don’t go overboard ++