bonding with my hood dryer by any means necessary

[ajoyfuljoy]

So I've been sitting under the dryer for a REALLY long time now. It's kind of annoying but I know it's the magical key for my hair. I'm sitting for a saran wrap (20 min.). I already sat for the DC (20 min.), oil treatment (20 min.) and rollerset drying (1 hr.).

Anyway, I have to sit on my nightstand table (normal chairs don't work bc I'm 6 ft. tall) and prop my portable hood dryer up on my dresser. Then I put two big books underneath the dryer.

Sometimes I have to put a pillow between my back and the dresser because the pressure kind of hurts my spine.

And I've got my feet propped up on the end of my bed while I'm typing with my laptop in my lap.

Oh yeah, and I'm slouching a little too.

When I start working I plan to buy a stand up dryer. But as a recent college graduate looking for a job (masters degree from Northwestern University, yeah baby!) this is all I've got to work with right now.

I know there are other hard-core hood dryin' sistas out there and I'd love to hear about other people's funny positions they have to get in to get their hood dryer to work properly.

 

[Dayjoy]

At one time I had the soft hood dryer that connected to the blow dryer. I fell asleep with the tube connection across my arm and woke up with ugly coil blisters. Also when I had a table top I had to slouch way down (even though I'm only 5'2") to fit my head under.

 

[ajoyfuljoy]

Ouch, that sucks! and it sounds like that really hurted too. I hope you but burn cream on it bc burns can take forever to heal!

 

[bellesocialite]

I saw you were going to saran wrap for 20 mins. Have you sat under with saran wrap for 20 mins. before? Does your hair come out damp in some spots?

 

[Daisimae]

I know there are other hard-core hood dryin' sistas out there and I'd love to hear about other people's funny positions they have to get in to get their hood dryer to work properly.

I'm kinda slacking today. Instead of DC'ing w/heat. I decided to just keep the conditioner/plastic cap on my head for an hour. I will be sitting under the dryer to dry in about 30 minutes though.

I'm fortunate that our kitchen table is just the right height for my tabletop dryer. The chair is another matter. It is wood and hurts my back, so I have to use a pillow. I use a step-stool to make it easier to wash my hair in the sink. The same step-stool is used for my feet when I am under the dryer, so I don't slide down and I can keep my laptop positioned on my knees easier.

The main problem I have with my dryer is getting the adjustable hood in the correct position. It is supposed to have three positions, but, I can only figure out two of them. One of them is just right, if I don't slouch. The other is way to low. It covers my eyes. That position is good for my wig though.

Most ladies here are dreaming of a Pibbs. I'm not. When we move and have more room. I'm getting the kind of dryer that fits inside a dryer chair and the chair. Like they have at the salon. That will be my luxury, no more aching back.

 

[ajoyfuljoy]

I saw you were going to saran wrap for 20 mins. Have you sat under with saran wrap for 20 mins. before? Does your hair come out damp in some spots?

I've done 15 in the past. My hair doesn't come out damp bc I let it completely dry with the rollerset before I saranwrap it. I sit under the dryer with the rollers in for about an hour just to be sure.

 

[ajoyfuljoy]

The main problem I have with my dryer is getting the adjustable hood in the correct position. It is supposed to have three positions, but, I can only figure out two of them. One of them is just right, if I don't slouch. The other is way to low. It covers my eyes. That position is good for my wig though.

My adjustable hood likes to move around while I'm using it. Who knows why! I guess you get what you pay for though, lol!

 

[victorious]

Put your hood dryer on top of an ironing board to adjust the height.

 

[ajoyfuljoy]

Put your hood dryer on top of an ironing board to adjust the height.

That is a great idea! That might alleviate the bulk of my problems. Thank you :trampolin

 

[Energee]

You ladies just reminded me of why I had to get rid of my table top hooded dryer (I keep my old one for backup now). After hearing about the Pibbs dryer I just had to bite! I'd been planning to buy a professional dryer for a long time and just put it off because I didn't have any idea of what brand or anything to purchase. Plus I was a slave to the salon and didn't really need one at home.

I used to hate the adjusting part. Stacking the dryer on books. Trying to find the right chair. My neck and back were suffering for my hair. I couldn't stand it any longer. I'm very happy with my stand up dryer and I can't go back. I know you've heard it before but it's worth the investment. If you can afford it. Get a good professional dryer..you will save your back and neck and your sanity!

**The ironing board tip is a good one though.... just read that .

 

[victorious]

That is a great idea! That might alleviate the bulk of my problems. Thank you :trampolin

You're welcome!

I reallly want a standing dryer, but I have to make the best with what I have in the meantime.

 

[Dayjoy]

That ironing board idea is genius. I'll have to tell that one to my mother. I gave her my table top. I bought a standing dryer from Sally, the Conair Pro. It goes on sale for $99. It's no Pibbs, but it's the best I've ever had and I love it!

 

[janeemat]

Before I got my dryer on the stand , the most comfortable position for me was sitting on the floor on pillows with the dryer in my short chair. I did have to use the phone book to balance it, but it worked. The kitchen table was awful. The dryer on the stand is the best thing since sliced bread, soooo comfortable.

 

[Energee]

That ironing board idea is genius. I'll have to tell that one to my mother. I gave her my table top. I bought a standing dryer from Sally, the Conair Pro. It goes on sale for $99. It's no Pibbs, but it's the best I've ever had and I love it!

Conair is good. My backup tabletop one is Conair and it really worked well on my hair. I didn't know Conair had a stand up one that's good to know.

 

[Artemis]

I sit my dryer (a regular Gold n Hot) on a 3-drawer spacesaver on castor wheels (the kind you buy at walmart) behind my computer chair at my PC. I plug it into the surge protector that connects all my stuff and then adjust my computer chair to the lowest setting. That way I can type and dry my hair. Can't wait to get a Pibbs, though, so I won't have to slouch or tilt my head down under the dryer...

 

[yodie]

I'm keeping my tabletop until it breaks down or until most of my major bill are paid.

I sit mine on one of those "going to college" foot lockers and I sit on the floor.

takes an hr. and works everytime.