Blow dryers... Do you use them???

[motherx2esq]

Last night was the first night in a long time that I used my hand held blow dryer. I did not blow bone straight because I was being lazy lol so I just blew the roots a little straighter and the ends just a bit so it is not wet when I moisturize and seal my ends. I was wondering if there are any other ladies who are SL or shorter who blow dry after their daily, weekly, biweekly or what have you, wash? Because when I air dry my edges do not lay down at all. I have tried everything under the sun. I just do not like my edges look busted. I know direct heat is a no no but I know I am not alone is using it. Come on fess up!

 

[MissMeWithThatIsh]

I just purchased a Conair Infiniti Hot air Styler... that I plan to use with my Curlaway...

I'm going to admit it with you!

 

[january noir]

I have started back using a blow dryer recently because of my hairstylist. I used to airdry all the time; I even gave away the blow dryer I did have.

Danny (my stylist) told me that the blow dryer helps to smooth the cuticle (when used properly) and should help me reduce my shedding and breakage.

I've blown my hair 3 times since he told me and I have seen and felt a big difference.

I think heat has it's place in hair care as long as you use it carefully. Just don't forget to use a heat protector on your hair. I have been using the FHI Hot Sauce that was recommended when I purchased my FHI Flat Iron. I like it!

 

[HoneyDew]

I use mine and I don't have a problem admitting that.

I airdry my hair but most times it is never totally dry when I need to get going on so I will use my blowdryer to finish up.

I never use any attachments except my concentrator. It seems that lower heats, even cool, are warmer with my concentrator.

I love my blowdryer - the best I have ever used. I own a Rusk HyperIonic.

 

[simone103]

I use a blowdryer once a week. I tried rollersetting a couple of weeks ago after a very long hiatus, but didn't really see a difference positive or negative - so I went back to blowdrying.

 

[motherx2esq]

I use a blowdryer once a week. I tried rollersetting a couple of weeks ago after a very long hiatus, but didn't really see a difference positive or negative - so I went back to blowdrying.

I love a good roller set but sometimes when I do them at home they do not dry all the way.

 

[chica_canella]

I haven't blow dryed my hair in at least a year. But if I was to blow dry it, I would not go super dry. I would blow dry half way and probably just the roots. Then I 'd let the rest air dry and flat iron. Of course all with a heat protectant.

 

[achangedlife]

I confess, I use my blowdrier and my curling iron on a regular basis. I use the blowdrier on low and with a comb attachment. The comb attachment helps me to hold the drier properly so that the heat is directed down the hair shaft and not directly at the hair. Also it keeps the heat moving when you're constantly combing the hair so that the heat is distributed evenly. Also the comb attachment helps me to stretch my relaxer by making my newgrowths a little more managable. I blowdry and hotcurl once a week and rollerset in between. I find that using the right products (i.e. conditioners and leave in) is key.

 

[HoneyDew]

I confess, I use my blowdrier and my curling iron on a regular basis. I use the blowdrier on low and with a comb attachment. The comb attachment helps me to hold the drier properly so that the heat is directed down the hair shaft and not directly at the hair. Also it keeps the heat moving when you're constantly combing the hair so that the heat is distributed evenly. Also the comb attachment helps me to stretch my relaxer by making my newgrowths a little more managable. I blowdry and hotcurl once a week and rollerset in between. I find that using the right products (i.e. conditioners and leave in) is key.

I don't understand. To me the hair shaft IS the hair.

I am just trying to understand how you do it.

I broke my hair off badly by using the comb attachment. I was addicted to it after I got my NG super straight with it. But after using it weekly for months, my left side broke badly. I suspect it was the way I was handling the dryer. I am right handed and I think I was just holding it badly. Maybe the dryer was too heavy. I stopped using the comb attachment and my hair had been doing so much better since then.

I would love to know how others can use it and still keep their hair healthy and retain all the length.

 

[simone103]

I think the key to not getting breakage from blowdrying is to do it in sections and use either a warm or cool setting. After I put all my leave-ins in my hair I part my hair in 4 sections, and blowdry section by section with the comb attachment. I also secure the sections that I'm not working on with a clip and re-wet each section with water before I blowdry it. Using one of those ion/ceramic dryers helps against breakage too.

 

[MizAvalon]

I have a CHI Turbo and I used 2 weeks ago for the first time in a year and a half. I had forgotten how much I loved it.

I think I'm going to go back to using it again in moderation.

 

[fluffylocks]

I don't understand. To me the hair shaft IS the hair.

I am just trying to understand how you do it.

I broke my hair off badly by using the comb attachment. I was addicted to it after I got my NG super straight with it. But after using it weekly for months, my left side broke badly. I suspect it was the way I was handling the dryer. I am right handed and I think I was just holding it badly. Maybe the dryer was too heavy. I stopped using the comb attachment and my hair had been doing so much better since then.

I would love to know how others can use it and still keep their hair healthy and retain all the length.

I think she means not blowing the dryer on one spot of hair, but more like if you were bending over and letting your hair hang, and having the air hit all sections or a bigger area...(i think )

But anyway, i was thinking of using the blowdryer weekly...so good post & bump for more answers

 

[HoneyDew]

I think she means not blowing the dryer on one spot of hair, but more like if you were bending over and letting your hair hang, and having the air hit all sections or a bigger area...(i think )

But anyway, i was thinking of using the blowdryer weekly...so good post & bump for more answers

Okay. I see. That is what I do but without the comb attachment. I use the concentrator. It seems to allow my hair to dry faster. With it, my drying time cuts down 50% or stays the same at a cooler temp.

 

[Je Ne Sais Quoi]

I use my blow dryer 1-2 x per month before straightening my hair.

 

[4mia]

i have been wanting to try the Conair Infiniti Hot air Style, i have their hair dryer, it the best

 

[Jade Feria]

Only when I get a relaxer, when my beautician is blowing my hair out.

 

[achangedlife]

From what I've read on proper blowdrying, the key to minimal damage is to direct the heat down the hair shaft instead of directly at it, and to constantly keep the dryer moving so u don't get hot spots. When drying with a comb attachement you are drying your hair in the same direction that you comb it. The comb (and dryer) is constantly moving down the hair shaft. When I don't use the comb attachment I tend to hold the dryer so that the air is blasting directly into my hair instead.

Try this analogy: A child (hot air) sliding down a slide (the hair) is safe.
A child constantly running directly into a slide (if it were strong enough) could potentially cause damage.

Don't know if I'm making sense but I hope this helps.

 

[MizzBrown]

I've been using blow dryers for years. No issues if done properly. Same shedding i get as if i rollerset. Tried the hard top, bonnet, and I never really had the time or patience to sit under a dryer at home. Plus it gets my NG straight as I don't know what.

I use the one seen below because it's easier to control just like combing your hair.

I use the big tooth one to detangle and then the fine tooth one to get it super straight, no frizz and target NG.

 

[luvinwife]

I think the key to not getting breakage from blowdrying is to do it in sections and use either a warm or cool setting. After I put all my leave-ins in my hair I part my hair in 4 sections, and blowdry section by section with the comb attachment. I also secure the sections that I'm not working on with a clip and re-wet each section with water before I blowdry it. Using one of those ion/ceramic dryers helps against breakage too.

This is exactly how i blowdry my hair. I wash twice a week. One day i let airdry, the other i blowdry like this.

 

[AwesomelyNappy]

I use em with no problems. I'm a believer in the thought that heat is heat. so called indirect and direct both have their pros and cons... whatever the case is... i love my BD. I bd after toweling off my hair, (and sometimes airdrying my hair -while washing my face or whathaveyou- to where its just a little more than damp... then finishing it off with the bd to dry it and straighten ) use heat protectant, and hold it above my head 6-8 inches from my strands moving all over fast & using my denman brush or some manner of paddle brush. I have a min. # of lost hairs, and my hair seems to love being bd.

saving money to get a better one though... mine is a getting to be a dinosaur. maybe in 08.

 

[texasqt]

Yes.
I had the best experience last night with my new Ion BD. I was replacing the attachments for the old Ion I had but felt it necessary to get the new one since it was on sale I know! But this one has more settings if that justifies anything (one for speed and one for heat and one to turn the ion on and off).

But, I used it on cool the whole time, first fingercombing with the concentrator and then using the comb attachment. My hair is soft and feels strong and healthy and I didn't loose much hair at all (and I'm 8 weeks post). Its either the BD or the KeraCare Leave In conditioner I got from Polly. Either way, no problems yet and it has me thinking I may be able to transition after all.