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Hopping into the thread, I’ve owned my current handheld blow dryer since May of this year. So far I’ve only used it on wash days so my hair can dry quicker. I want to try my own Dominican blowouts in the future.
What is criscoI was reading some old threads and saw that everyone was raving about the wonders of crisco for a press. I wasnt that brave but I did decide to go ahead and use the great value off brand crisco for a blow dry with my revair (I already use it for a prepoo). I'm happy to report that I didnt end up turning into a poodle head by Thanksgiving afternoon. I did use a heat protectant as well.
Blow drying hair won't change curl pattern permanently o my chemical relaxers does. Everyone should know that by now.Who is still blow drying? Who has been blow drying long term?
Have you experienced any damage or change in curl pattern?
Girl, excuse you?? Don’t tell me what I should know...with your rude and wrong self. Heat used at a high enough temp (for your particular hair) can absolutely break your disulfide bonds, permanently altering your curl pattern. Have you been living under a rock, or have those relaxer chemicals seeped so far into your brain, you’ve forgotten basic ish??Blow drying hair won't change curl pattern o my chemical relaxers does. Everyone should know that by now.
Omg. I don’t know how I missed this but your hair looks so full and long! You have retained so much length!!!! I love it!!!I was reading some old threads and saw that everyone was raving about the wonders of crisco for a press. I wasnt that brave but I did decide to go ahead and use the great value off brand crisco for a blow dry with my revair (I already use it for a prepoo). I'm happy to report that I didnt end up turning into a poodle head by Thanksgiving afternoon. I did use a heat protectant as well.
I have been blow drying all year. However, I do get lazy sometimes and air dry which I always regret. My air-dried hair requires too much manipulation to get it to look decent. I haven’t noticed any drastic difference with my curl pattern and my hair retains moisture so much better when I blow dry it (using the RevAir). I also experience less breakage. In 2021, I plan to do a full deep treatment and blow dry every week and see how my hair does.Who is still blow drying? Who has been blow drying long term?
Have you experienced any damage or change in curl pattern?
I have been blow drying all year. However, I do get lazy sometimes and air dry which I always regret. My air-dried hair requires too much manipulation to get it to look decent. I haven’t noticed any drastic difference with my curl pattern and my hair retains moisture so much better when I blow dry it (using the RevAir). I also experience less breakage. In 2021, I plan to do a full deep treatment and blow dry every week and see how my hair does.
Please keep us updated when you go back to your stylist! I wish I could find someone to give me a good cut but I am too tenderheaded for anyone to wash/comb my hair. I don’t know if places will do a flat iron/cut if I washed and blow dried my hair before coming in.This is also my plan for 2021. I agree with everything you’ve said. My hair is easier to style and manipulate with heat, and retains moisture better. The stylist I went to to get my hair cut (my first time with her), was trying to tell me not to blow dry weekly because “it will dry your hair out”, and . I ignored her, cause she doesn’t know my tools or methods. These new dryers on the market are a lot more gentle on the hair. I’m going to continue going to this stylist, cause she did a great job on my silk press and cut, so she’s going to see better than I can tell her. Lol
Please keep us updated when you go back to your stylist! I wish I could find someone to give me a good cut but I am too tenderheaded for anyone to wash/comb my hair. I don’t know if places will do a flat iron/cut if I washed and blow dried my hair before coming in.
I had stopped using my blow dryer (RevAir) since I got my hair cut really short. I tried a WnG and didn’t like it so I was doing braid and twist outs. DD reminded me to try blow drying again. I thought it didn’t make sense since my hair is short but she was right. So lately I’ve been blow drying and then doing flexirods or twist and Bantu knot outs and I like it SO much better. So to answer the question, yes, I’m back to blow drying. And, no, I haven’t experienced any change in curl pattern. I think that’s because I use the RevAir on low heat and low tension, because we all know that blow drying incorrectly for your hair CAN damage it and cause unwanted pattern change.Who is still blow drying? Who has been blow drying long term?
Have you experienced any damage or change in curl pattern?
I had stopped using my blow dryer (RevAir) since I got my hair cut really short. I tried a WnG and didn’t like it so I was doing braid and twist outs. DD reminded me to try blow drying again. I thought it didn’t make sense since my hair is short but she was right. So lately I’ve been blow drying and then doing flexirods or twist and Bantu knot outs and I like it SO much better. So to answer the question, yes, I’m back to blow drying. And, no, I haven’t experienced any change in curl pattern. I think that’s because I use the RevAir on low heat and low tension, because we all know that blow drying incorrectly for your hair CAN damage it and cause unwanted pattern change.
Wow, I have never known hairdryer heat or flat iron heat, curling iron heat to permanently change curl pattern been using it for 30 years. No need to take it the wrong way or get personal which was way over the top reaction from you.Girl, excuse you?? Don’t tell me what I should know...with your rude and wrong self. Heat used at a high enough temp (for your particular hair) can absolutely break your disulfide bonds, permanently altering your curl pattern. Have you been living under a rock, or have those relaxer chemicals seeped so far into your brain, you’ve forgotten basic ish??
I guess you could say I big chopped. I just turned 50 in June and wanted something different. I was APL stretched before and now I have a TWA and I love it! I once got heat damage using the Revlon blow dryer brush. That thing gets hot.I didn’t know you got a haircut. Did you big chop??
Going back to using heat has really made my life so much easier. My hair is just a lot more predictable.
Thanks for mentioning the bolded, because it absolutely CAN. We know this. I have had heat damage before, and it wasn’t invisible relaxer fairies. It was the heat.
Just an FYI - heat damage in natural hair presents itself as loss of curl pattern, very loose or straight ends/sections of hair that never curl back or regain their shape.Wow, I have never known hairdryer heat or flat iron heat, curling iron heat to permanently change curl pattern been using it for 30 years. No need to take it the wrong way or get personal which was way over the top reaction from you.
That's damage where its singed not everyday usage. I had normally use the highest strength relaxer and I've always notice the ends revert if they are not cut off this is why I think that relaxers are not really permanent for some coarse hair types like mine I have 4c.Just an FYI - heat damage in natural hair presents itself as loss of curl pattern, very loose or straight ends/sections of hair that never curl back or regain their shape.
If you’re relaxed, the curl pattern is already destroyed, so it will present differently.
You can cause heat damage to natural hair without singeing it. I had heat damage from flatironing. And I had it done by a professional and only every 8 weeks. Heat damage can happen any time you apply heat and tension to your hair.That's damage where its singed not everyday usage. I had normally use the highest strength relaxer and I've always notice the ends revert if they are not cut off this is why I think that relaxers are not really permanent for some coarse hair types like mine I have 4c.
When I've transitioned and had done canerow for a year then pulled it out, washed it etc people always think my whole hair is natural when in actual fact the relaxed hair is still there and not fully grown ou. The twisting of the plait has reverted the hair and looked more coily. My hair fools so many people.
I am! If I don’t blowdry, I get too much breakage and my hair won’t stay moisturized. My problem now is that I sweat so bad when I work out that my hair looks a hot mess. It is still soft but it just looks a hot mess. I hope you love the RevAir!!Any naturals still blowdrying on a regular basis? I ordered the Revair 5/24 and it finally shipped out today. I'm looking forward to regular use because these SSK are not the business!
Same with me. I also had alot of breakage in just two months of not using my dryer regularly.I tried going without heat this summer… a mess.
Fyi, oil is not recommended for use with Revair. My wand got damaged. They nicely replaced it for me, but said oil use with it voids the warrantyI was reading some old threads and saw that everyone was raving about the wonders of crisco for a press. I wasnt that brave but I did decide to go ahead and use the great value off brand crisco for a blow dry with my revair (I already use it for a prepoo). I'm happy to report that I didnt end up turning into a poodle head by Thanksgiving afternoon. I did use a heat protectant as well.
Hi @Mapleoats! I'm still blow drying regularly. I have in a keratin treatment and prefer my hair straight. My hair is still doing well. I blow dry with the Dyson comb attachment then switch to the concentrated air nozzle with a ceramic round brush. I usually follow up with a few flat iron passes (Loreal Steampod). For products, I tend to stay light handed. I use It's a Ten or Aveda Smooth Infusion as my leave-in with the blow drier and Paul Mitchell Super Skinny with my flat iron. Throughout the week I moisturize usually with Keracare Overnight in the blue container, but that's been difficult for me to get my hands on so I've switched to Marc Anthony's coconut leave in spray. Neither reverts my hair.those who are still blow drying regularly, how is your hair doing after another year of blow drying? Care to share Hi Tips, tricks, and favourite product combos?
those who are still blow drying regularly, how is your hair doing after another year of blow drying? Care to share your Tips, tricks, and favourite product combos?