In the hair care world, it’s all about how you style and protect your hair. If you want to rock a fabulous blowout or keep your curls looking voluminous and curly. You need to learn how to use a hair dryer without damaging hair.
While there are many tools at your disposal when it comes to drying and styling your hair, the blow dryer is one of the most powerful. It can be used in many different ways, from drying out pesky frizz to giving yourself a bouncy blowout. However, because it is such an intense tool, you need to learn how to use it properly. So that it doesn’t damage your hair.
To help you master the art of using a blow dryer on your hair without causing any damage, we’ve put together this handy guide.
Read on for expert advice on every step of your hair care routine.
So How To Use Hair Dryer Without Damaging Hair
Protecting your hair from heat damage is a concern for many people.
Using a hair dryer might damage your hair that resulting in frizzing and dryness. People are looking for some solutions to avoid these problems, but the experts say you should not stop using a hair dryer completely.
The good news is, there are ways to use it properly. To protect your hair, you can follow some simple steps to learn how to use a hair dryer without damaging your hair.
Set the Temperature of Your Blow Dryer to Low or Medium Heat:
You should avoid using too much heat on your hair. Using too much heat can make your hair break off easily and increase frizzing. So it is better to set the temperature of your blow dryer to low or medium heat. Also, be sure not to hold the blow dryer too close to your scalp or get too close to the roots of your hair when drying.
Prepare Hair Before Using Your Hair Dryer
The best way to avoid damage is by prepping your strands before drying them. This means using products that both hydrate and protect your strands from heat. So, if you’re planning on using a hairdryer anytime soon, try applying a leave-in conditioner or oil before blow-drying your hair.
The most important step is making sure you don’t damage your hair. When using a blow dryer is to prepare your hair before using the hairdryer. This includes washing and conditioning it as well as towel drying it before using the blow dryer. When washing and conditioning your hair it is important that you use products. They are designed for your specific type of hair, whether that is curly, straight, color-treated, or natural. You should follow the directions on the bottle for optimal results. After rinsing out the conditioner gently towel dry your hair but do not twist or wring out excess water.
Use Products That Will Protect Your Hair
You can also use products that will protect your hair from damages caused by heat while drying. For example, you can use thermal protectant sprays before you begin drying your hair. The spray will coat each strand of your hair and prevent it from getting damaged.
You can also use leave-in conditioners to keep your hair moisturized and nourished for a longer time. If you already have damaged hair, then you can use products that will mend your damaged hair with the help of nutrients and proteins in them.
Keep The Temperature Low
The high-temperature setting of the blow dryer is one of the main reasons why most people get their hair damaged while drying their locks with a blow dryer. You should always dry your hair using a low or medium-temperature setting so that your scalp and follicles do not get damaged by extreme heat.
Keep A Distance
You should also try to keep a distance between the blow dryer nozzle and the strands of your hair. If you are too close, then the heat may burn through your strands and damage them completely, which cannot be undone. If you follow these simple tips, then you can easily use a hair dryer without damaging your hair.
Using the Right Attachments
You should always use the diffuser attachment when drying curly or wavy hair.
The diffuser helps distribute heat evenly across your hair while also helping to prevent frizz.
You can also use the concentrator attachment to help straighten the front of your hair and get rid of flyaways.
Use the right hair dryer tools
For the best results, and to avoid damaging your hair, use a diffuser attachment with your hair dryer. This disperses the heat and helps combat frizz.
If you don’t have a diffuser, you can use a wide-tooth comb instead. Just make sure you’re using very low heat and high speed when using this technique as it may still cause damage.
Consider using a heat protectant spray on your hair before heat styling to prevent damage.
Dry your hair in sections
You don’t want to go over the same part of your hair more than once, so dry your hair in sections for the best results. Starting with one side of your hair, dry it all the way until it’s completely dry; then move on to the next section. I like to start from the bottom of my hair and work my way up because it’s easier to get to that way.
Keep the nozzle pointed down & away from your face
This will help prevent frizz, which is what happens when you blast hot air at your wet hair in different directions causing it to puff up and frizz out (aka not cute). If you want to add volume, you can point the nozzle upwards but only after you’ve dried your roots and are ready for some added volume.
Dry your hair completely
The heat from the dryer can cause breakage if your hair is wet or damp. Blow dryers are meant for styling, not for removing moisture. Towel dry hair first and then reach for the dryer. If you don’t have time to air-dry, invest in a diffuser attachment to speed up the process without causing frizz or breakage.