Best Tips for Hair Drying
May 26, 2008
Dry hair occurs when your scalp produces a less than average amount of oils to
naturally moisturize the shaft. Either you have few oil glands, or the glands produce
a low amount of oil; dry hair is not influenced by hormones. Dry hair tends to occur in
the darker shades, and it holds a style for along time. Dry hair does not respond well
to perms or coloring and will become brittle due to water loss unless great care it
taken.Hair Drying Tips
It’s very important to make sure your hair is 80 percent dry before you start styling it. Although any form of extreme heat or brushing is bound to damage your hair somewhat, hair is at its weakest when wet. Wet hair becomes even weaker when high heat is applied. Once the hair is 80 percent dry, style your hair carefully and gently.
We usually ignored on dryers is the “cool shot.” You may have noticed the button and not really understood what it’s for, but it’s very useful. After drying and styling your hair, give it a quick blast all over with the cool shot button. This seals the cuticle and sets the style, making sure it holds, while giving it shine.
Best Blow-drying Tips for Smooth, Shiny Hair
Twist hair up into a towel in order to remove excess water. How long you keep it wrapped in the towel is up to you—my hair is long, so time permitting, I keep it like that for about 15 minutes.
Comb out any tangles and part hair as you wish.
Remove clip and take another section of hair to be dried. Re-twist your hair and replace pin.
Once hair is completely dry, brush and style as you wish, or leave it down, as it should be less dried-out and more manageable. If your hair is not completely frizz-free and cooperative, rub a small amount of gel in your hands (a nickel’s worth or a quarter’s worth) and gently smooth over your hair, paying close attention to the ends.
Be sure to give yourself at least 2 hours before bedtime after washing your hair to allow it to dry sufficiently. Lying in bed, on a pillow, or lounging against at chair/couch back will slow drying time because it does not allow the hair to come into contact with enough air to dry.
Always try and use the dryer downwards because using it upwards can cause frizzy hair.
You can use a hair mousse before using a blow dryer, which will make your hair look straight.
Blow Hair Drying Tips for Hair
If you have two crowns on the top of your head, try drying the hair first in the opposite direction and then move on to the direction you want to make them stand uniformly. Drying hair flat to the scalp can only emphasize the double crown.
Fully dry each section of hair before moving to the next section, so that you don’t need to redo it again later.
You can also protect your hair by wearing a swim cap when you go into the pool. Another option is to saturate your hair with conditioner before heading to the beach or pool. If you swim in a chlorinated pool, wash you hair in fresh water after swimming. If you swim frequently, consider using a shampoo designed to remove chlorine from hair.
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