Blow drying your hair is not the healthiest method for your hair. It is best to let it air dry. But in this day and age, blow drying is almost necessary. As long as you protect your hair from the heat with a good thermal protectant spray, and have a healthy hair maintenance routine, blow drying will not be that damaging.
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Towel dry hair until it is about 2/3 damp.
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Mousse or hair gel can be added to wet hair before blow drying to achieve a desired look.
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Section hair in four even sections, for instance two sections on top and two in the back. If you have straight hair, use a blow dryer with a wide tooth comb attachment for better distribution of heat. If hair is curly, use a diffuser attachment to keep curls in place.
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Dry one section at a time on high heat starting with the roots, which takes longer to dry. The drier the hair becomes, work down to the ends on a lower setting. The ends of your hair tend to dry faster, and if they are overheated they could become brittle and result in split ends.
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Dryers should be at least 6 inches away from hair to prevent heat damage. If not using any type of attachments, make sure you wave the blow dryer back and forth to prevent scorching of the hair and burning of your scalp.
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Another way to blow dry hair is by using a round brush on the bottom of hair, brushing in a downward motion while blow drying over the hair in the same direction. You can achieve a sleeker, straighter look using this method.
Remember, though, never to blow dry in an upward motion because it could cause hair to frizz.
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Author: Brittany Artis