How to Blow Dry Hair Properly
The blow dryer is a tool used by women all over the world. Despite its constant use, many are unsure if they are properly drying their hair and may be dissatisfied with the outcome. No matter what kind of blow dryer or hair product you use, properly drying your hair is necessary to create the style you desire. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Towel dry hair until it is 30 percent dry. Do not blow dry hair that is sopping wet. This will fry your hair and damage even the healthiest of strands. Towel dry by squeezing hair with a dry towel. Avoid rubbing hair to prevent breakage and tangles.
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Rub a smoothing serum on ends and areas prone to frizz and dryness. Do this when top layer of hair and ends are halfway dry. A good serum will protect your hair from further problems caused by the heat of the blow dryer. Lift roots with fingers to create volume.
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Blow dry your hair. For the fastest results, use the highest heat setting or "turbo dry." However, If your hair is damaged, it is best to use a medium heat setting. Hold blow dryer at least six inches away from scalp. Use your hair brush to manipulate hair to dry the way you want. To blow dry bangs and front ends of hair straight, alternate brushing hair from right to left while blowing drying.
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Focus on drying the under layer of hair. Clip the top layer of your hair up and blow dry the underneath layer until it is 80 percent dry. Undo clip and blow dry top layer. Keep air angled towards the ends of your hair.
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Comb hair and blow dry any pieces that are still damp. If hair feels rough or frizzy in any parts, rub a bit of smoothing serum in your palm a smooth over hair. Fluff hair and you're set.
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Tips & Warnings
To straighten hair even further, heat a hair straightener at medium heat and run over hair in sections.
To wave hair, fluff hair with fingers as you blow dry. Use a curling iron to wrap sections of hair around the barrel. You may also want to use a wave or tousling product.
