Is it your first time giving your hair the blow-out treatment? Want it to be done perfectly and easily? Get aware of do’s and don’ts to blow dry your hair to avoid the common mistakes most people used to do. Using this electrical styling product in the wrong manner can be harmful. This blog post covers some mistakes you need to avoid before and when blow-drying your hair.
1. Using the Wrong Product
Blow dryers differ from each other not just in terms of quality and price but many more parameters like the material they are made of and for what type of hair they’re manufactured. Choose the right dryer based on your hair type. If you have fine hair, pick a lightweight formula. Ionic is best for quick drying time, tourmaline to get a smooth & sleek finish, and ceramic for dry hair.
2. Avoiding Hair Sectioning
In a hurry to blow dry your hair, most people do not section their hair which causes frizz. If you have ever noticed the experts of the best salon in Gurgaon – Grace & Glamour take 1 or 2” of sections of hair for manageable blowouts and prevent frizz.
3. Ignoring the Cool Shot
The heat from hot hair styling products such as flat iron, curling iron, or a blow dryers can damage your hair by making them frizzy, dry, and brittle. To prevent heat damage, it’s good to use the cool shot by using a premium quality heat protectant spray or cream. Partition your hair into different sections and then apply a spray to help set the strands and get shinier hair.
4. Dry your Hair when it’s too Wet
It might seem like a joke to you because dryers are made to dry your wet hair. But, drying your hair when they’re highly wet can cause heat damage because it takes longer time. It doubles the effort and increases the risk of burning your hair. Go for a blow dry when your hair has at least 30-40% of moisture.
5. Using Wrong Brush
Not just the right dryer but you also need to pick the right brush to get the required results. Use a metal brush for fine hair as it heats up and adds some movement and volume to the hair. Use a brush with boar and plastic bristles for curly or coarse hair as they grip your hair and add texture. Natural boar bristle brush is perfect for medium hair as it improves texture and shine.
6. Holding your Dryer Wrongly
The way you hold your dryer when blow-drying your hair matters a lot. It is necessary to understand how far you should hold your dryer from your hair. Go from the back to the front when blow drying your hair. Start from the temple, crown, and then the hairline. Now, go ahead back to the nape. Avoid the dryer repeatedly touching your hair to prevent excessive damage.
7. Skipping the Concentrator Attachment
When you buy a new blow dryer, it will come along with certain attachments, for example, a concentrator. Don’t ignore the use of concentrator attachment as it focuses the heat straight to the section you want it, losing less heat, and reducing frizz. Make sure you don’t miss using the cool shot.
8. Drying more Often without any Break
Drying your hair multiple times a day with no break can result in adverse effects. Regular heat exposure will not provide your hair enough time to recover from previous heat damage. This may make your hair dry, weak, and brittle. Take small breaks to avoid breakage.
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