How To Prevent Hair Dryer Damage

blow dry hairUsing a hair dryer is quite easy, especially if you’ve been using one for a long time. Long term use, however, can cause damage to hair, especially if accompanied by improper usage. You mitigate hair damage when you blow dry hair properly.

Here are some tips to prevent hair damage when using hair dryers.

1. Apply Heat Protectant

You should never blow dry your hair without applying heat protectant first. While most heat protectants are sprays some are also creams or gels. Either way, use these types of products for any styling method that involves heat.

2. Use The Right Hair Dryer

The best hair dryers have controls that separate speed and heat level. This allows you to take full control when drying hair. Ionic hair dryers effectively dry hair with little or no damage.

Ionic dryers are often considered the quietest among quiet hair dryers. They emit ions that interact with water to allow water to evaporate faster than conventional heating. In addition to drying they also prevent hair from getting frizzy, splitting, or getting that flyaway-hair look. They are perfect for thick hair, curly hair, and especially long hair.

Ionic dryers are not suitable for people with fine and thin hair.

3. Make It Quick

As hair dryers always cause some damage to hair don’t overdo the time you spend using your dryer. Try to set aside time so that some natural air drying occurs to help maintain a healthy condition.

Never put the  dryer to its maximum level of heat or too close to your hair. While hair drying takes time be patient if you desire the best end result.

4. Never Blow Dry Frequently

One common mistake is blow drying hair on a regular basis. Every time you use a hair dryer you weaken your hair to some degree. For this reason it’s best to use your hair dryer for special occasions and not on a daily basis.

5. Seek a Professional Hair Stylist

Celebrities, stage performers, etc. can’t avoid blow drying their hair frequently, especially when they need to change hairstyles multiple times a day. These people need to get their hair done as quickly as possible, while maintaining healthy hair.

If you fit in this description, it’s time to seek a professional hair stylist. Since blow drying will definitely damage your hair, you need certain hair treatments to keep your hair healthy and looking great. Professional hairstylists are trained to maintain healthy hair conditions and know the best methods for styling and drying.

The Bottom Line

Blow drying hair is simple. However you need to do it properly if you want to keep your hair healthy and damage-free.

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