Does Blowdrying open or close the cuticle?

[TopShelf]

When i blowdry my hair even with some sort of smoothing product (i.e. frizz ease) the ponytail always seems "bushy". this is even with the dryer on medium-high heat. I prefer not to use any oils because I dont want to weigh my hair down, but i do want that smooth look that I get with a rollerset.

So is it that the cuticle is "opened" with blowdrying or is it "closed" after blowdrying?

 

[Fhrizzball]

I hear that the cool shot button helps close cuticles. Also some heat protection products depending on their ph may assist in closing it too

 

[lana]

Hmm, seems to me that heat can open the cuticle.

Try doing a cold water rinse as your final rinse after conditioning. Blow dry on low/medium heat and then use the cold shot button to set the style. It should help a LOT!

I always use heat protectant if I have to blow dry. Lately I ponytail set with heat and then touch up any areas that need it. (I do two or three ponytails) This works for me and I feel like it's way less heat than when I was blow drying.

 

[TopShelf]

thanks ladies

kusare, do you have a recommendation?