Getting salon-esque hair at home is no easy feat—but it’s far from impossible. Believe it or not, your humble blow drier can help create bouncy beach waves, perfectly coiled curls, poker-straight, sleek strands, and it doesn’t end there.
But First…
Protection. Before exposing your hair to heat, coat your strands with a heat-protectant serum or spray to seal in the moisture and smoothen the cuticle. You can spritz a heat protectant on damp tresses before styling your hair. Comb through your mane to ensure the product is spread evenly across your hair.
Using a Hair Dryer For Straight Hair
If you’re into straight strands—and seem to have misplaced your straightener—use your hair dryer to get the look at home. Section your hair into four parts and clip out three sections, leaving one part of your hair loose to style. Attaching the concentration nozzle to your regular hair dryer, hold the tool facing downwards, moving from the roots to the ends of your hair with a blow drying brush. Repeat this process with the other sections of your hair to achieve sleek, straight strands.
Using a Hair Dryer For Wavy Hair
When attempting to get soft waves with the help of a hair dryer, remember that your hair should be 80% dry. Commence the process by sectioning your hair into three horizontal layers. Blow dry one section with a roller brush, pulling the roots upwards till your hair is entirely dry. Then, wrap and roll up your strands from the ends to the roots using the blow-dry brush. Expose this rolled-up hair to hot air and release. Repeat this process with the other sections of your hair until you achieve the desired look. If your curls are too tight, run your fingers through your hair to loosen the coils, giving way to a more casual, beachy wave appearance.
Using a Hair Dryer For Voluminous Hair
If your flat, limp hair craves volume, a hair dryer is the right tool to purchase. Follow the ‘blast drying’ method by removing the concentration nozzle on your hair dryer. Once your hair is 80% dry, use a dryer brush to hold your roots up. Doing so will give way to a more voluminous appearance, starting at your roots. Dry the rest of your hair using a round brush.
Using a Hair Dryer For Soft Bends
After washing and detangling your hair, make sure 90% of it is dry before exposing it to heat. Wet hair is more vulnerable to damage since the hydrogen bonds weaken when your hair is wet. With the help of the concentration nozzle on the hair dryer, direct the airflow over your hair onto a round brush. By focusing your brush and dryer along the mid-lengths of your hair, you can give your mane a soft bend.
Using a Hair Dryer For Soft Curls
If you’re looking for something more than just beach waves, you’ll have to use your hair dryer differently. After sectioning your hair into parts, roll on a few damp strands around a brush and expose it to a blast of heat. Once the section is dry, unroll the strands and voila! Follow the same process with the other parts of your hair to get gorgeous, soft curls. If you feel your curls are too tight, just run your fingers through them to open them up.
Using a Hair Dryer For Diffused Curls
A diffuser attachment is all you need to get the curls of your dreams. After cleansing your hair with suitable products, section your mane into parts and place the different sections onto the diffuser. Hover the diffuser across your strands in a circular motion and press them against your scalp to dry them completely.
The Ultimate Guide To Blow Drying Your Hair
Begin the blow-dry process by combing your hair for a few minutes to remove the knots and tangles. Next, wash your hair with lukewarm water to expand the hair cuticle and let products penetrate more deeply. Make sure that the water isn’t too hot or cold, as it could make your strands weaker and vulnerable to frizz. Apply a shampoo based on your hair type and massage the formulation in circular motions to get rid of dirt build-up. After washing away the product, turn to a conditioner to replenish your hair’s moisture. Avoid conditioning your scalp; focus on your mid-lengths and ends. It’s time to apply a nourishing hair mask for an instant boost of hydration. Hair masks help restore and revive your locks, making it easier to get rid of knots. Once you rinse it off after 15 to 20 minutes, run a comb through your strands. Before blow-drying your hair, spritz a heat-protectant spray or serum on towel-dried hair to protect your tresses from damage.
Picking a Hair Dryer According To Your Hair Type and Texture
When you buy hair dryer, consider the speed, different heat settings, wattage, and weight of the styling tool.
- Hair Dryers For Fine and Fragile Hair: Opt for a hair dryer that offers a low heat setting since fine hair is easily damaged.
- Hair Dryers For Thick and Textured Hair: For thicker, textured hair, pick a hair dryer with multiple heat settings and a cool-shot button to avoid frizziness.
Conclusion
A can’t-do-without hairstyling staple, the humble hair dryer has made its way into every beauty girl’s hair styling arsenal and for good reason. It’s your perfect companion during monsoon season and is the quickest, most convenient multitasking tool to achieve the mane of your dreams. But contrary to popular belief, a hair dryer can do much more than just dry your hair. The next time you plan to step out, put the styling tool to the test.
