And what not to do.
After all, hair can easily by damaged by using the wrong technique, products, or heat setting.
However, there are many ways to minimize harmusing a blow dryer doesn’t always equal damage.
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Then, there are differenttypes of blowdryersyou can choose from, each that use different types of technology.
There are lots of factors to consider, and we understand it can get confusing.
Below, learn what you should and shouldn’t be doing while blow drying your hair.
Your best blowout is in the near future.
Meet the Experts
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Use a Fortifying Shampoo and Conditioner
The first steps of a solid haircare routine start in the shower.
So first, pick a nourishing shampoo and conditioner.
With that said, use a non-abrasive fabric, like a jersey T-shirt or Aquis’s Wrap.
It’s important for all hair types to take this step, but especially so for curly hair.
Apply Haircare Correctly
As with most things beauty-related, technique is everything.
Instead, add them to your hair from mid-shaft to ends.
“To prevent heat damage, do not use a ceramic or metal brush,” notes Mistry.
“They can get very hot, and constant overuse will burn the hair shaft.”
“Another thing to pay attention to is the wattage of your hair dryer.
“Better blow dryers have multiple heat setting options to give you complete control,” adds Alvarez.
Part Your Hair in Clean Sections
“Always split your hair into clean sections,” instructs Mistry.
“This will prevent the overlap of too much heat on your hair.
Plus, overworking your hair in that way will make it all the more staticky.”
Below, Alvarez explains which heat setting each hair throw in should use and why:
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Instead, she says to angle your blow dryer down the hair shaft to get to close those cuticles.
“Closing the cuticles down reduces frizz and flyaways.
Plus, it makes your hair appear shiner and healthier,” she says.
Keep the Nozzle From Your Brush
Your brush and hair dryer placements are important.
“This will not only burn your hair but it’ll also ruin your brush,” he explains.
Plus, Brager says that this will lead to an uneven blowout.
