What is the best method of drying hair to gain and retain length?

[charmtreese]

For me rollersetting under heat is the BEST drying method. I have tried both blow frying and air dieing with not so good results.

 

[TaraDyan]

I prefer to airdry my hair in four big twists with rollers on the ends.

 

[prospurr4]

Well, it depends on how long it's been since my last relaxer. I relax every 8 weeks, so for the first 4 weeks, I airdry in a rollerset to straighten. For the last 4, I airdry in 12 twists w/roller on ends and wear more textured styles. I usually avoid all heat, except the bonnet dryer set on LOW for rollersets. My hair is thriving as a result.

 

[tiffers]

Silkii_locks!! Your hair looks fantastic! Good job!!!

I voted airdry, it's saved my hair

 

[Isis]

ITA, only I don't have time to rollerset with each wash...soooooo, this afternoon after my co-wash, I detangled under the water, then applied coconut oil, smoothed my hair down with my Denman, tied a scarf on it, rolled the ends up with 4 rollers, and BAM! After a few minutes (less than 30) under the dryer and a few hours in the rollers while I got other stuff done around the house, my hair looks GREAT! Smooth, the ends look nice as if I had rollerset my entire head. THANK YOU SYLVER2!!!

This is what I've been for a year or so now , except I airdry overnight this way. Works just as well and doesn't take as much time. It's also perfect for keeping ng smooth and flat for stretching.

 

[discobiscuits]

I almost exclusively airdry.

uh DITTO! LOL

 

[natural_one]

I have done airdrying and rollersetting w/ heat. Me personally I like rollersetting w/ heat the best. I rollerset on Sun and pincurl all week, so I only use heat once a week. My hair looks and feels so much better.

 

[tinkat]

For me its airdrying.

 

[Lady Esquire]

I airdry with a scarf, Sylver's method, most of the time lately because I am pregnant and its low maintenance.

I also rollerset with or without heat when I want a more coifed look, or when my new growth is susceptible to tangling in the later weeks of a stretch.

I prefer rollersetting cause its just as healthy, and you still look like your hair is "done".

 

[lana]

I just air dryed for the second time in my hair journey and it turned out well! I lost way less hair detangling with my jilbere shower comb.

But the only thing is once I air dryed and then flat ironed with my Sedu on low heat and wrapped, the next day I still lost hair when I combed it down (with the jilbere) and yes, I was gentle. So what gives? Can one of you please PM me or respond here?

I'm really going to try air drying from now on, but what am I doing wrong?

 

[silkii_locks]

Silkii_locks!! Your hair looks fantastic! Good job!!!

I voted airdry, it's saved my hair

Thank you!!

 

[InnerSoul]

I air dry!! it keeps my ends moisturized longer.

I basically air dry with leave ins in a bantu knots style... and the next day I remove my scarf and I have nice curls.

 

[Blessed_Angel]

I like rollersetting with heat, but I like it without as well. Depending on how busy I am. I try not to blow dry my hair if I don't have to.

 

[diamondlady]

Lately I've been air drying. Sometimes in braids and sometimes in a rollerset. I'm trying a personal "no heat" challenge.