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How to dry hair without creating frizz, according to the hairdresser
Blow drying can create voluminous waves, shiny straight hair or bouncy curls. But, if it’s not done properly, blow drying can create a frustrating mess of frizz. The key to creating the best frizz-free style is preparation, product and good tools.
How to dry your hair without creating frizz
This step-by-step guide is all you need to create a beautiful style. For each step, we’ll discuss different hair textures so you can look your best whether your hair is straight, wavy or curly!
Step 1: Shampoo and condition with high quality products
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Whether you have straight hair, curly hair, oily hair or dry hair, choosing the right shampoo and conditioner will make or break your style. Here are some things to keep in mind when shampooing and conditioning your hair:
- Sulfates in shampoo can strip your hair of natural oils, so if you have dry hair, try to avoid shampoos with sulfates. You can use a shampoo with sulfates every now and then to deep clean your hair.
- Shampoo at least twice before conditioning. This will ensure that your hair is really clean before you add conditioner. You want to be able to build a good lather with your shampoo, and that usually doesn’t happen with the first wash.
- Always use conditioner. If you have an oily scalp, you can apply the conditioner to the ends of your hair, rather than the roots. It is better to leave the conditioner in the hair for a few minutes.
- The best time to detangle most hair textures is when the hair is saturated with conditioner. After your conditioner has soaked into your hair for a few minutes, use a detangling brush or wide-toothed comb and run it through your hair. Start by detangling the ends and work your way down to the roots.
- Rinse off the conditioner with cool water. Most of us love steamy showers, but if at all possible, wash off the conditioner with cooler water. This will seal the conditioner into the hair, making it shinier and more moisturized, thus reducing frizz.
Step 2: Gently remove excess moisture with a towel
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After shampooing and conditioning your hair, gently remove excess water with a towel, preferably a microfiber towel.
You don’t want to be too rough with this step because if you aggressively rub your hair in all different directions, you will create more frizz. Simply dip and squeeze the excess water out.
Step 3: Apply high-quality styling products
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Applying quality products before styling is perhaps the most important step in achieving a beautiful, frizz-free style. There are thousands of products to choose from, so it can be a bit confusing.
Below are recommendations for hair types and results of different styles.
Products to achieve a straight blowout or body with straight, wavy or curly hair
Fine: Use a small amount of product. You can start with a moisturizing serum or other light moisturizing cream and add a thickening heat protectant spray.
thick/coarse: You may need to use more than the recommended amount of the product. Start with a leave-in conditioner or spray and add a mouth-drying cream or spray designed for thicker hair.
greasy: Try to avoid adding product to the roots of your hair. You can still use a lightweight conditioner and styling cream, but only apply it to the middle and ends of the hair.
dry: Use plenty of leave-in conditioner. You want to apply enough to moisturize your hair but not so much that your hair becomes greasy. A good moisturizing serum or oil can do wonders for dry hair as well.
Products to achieve natural bouncy curls with curly or wavy hair
Fine: Use a very light moisturizer and a small amount of curl gel. You can also use a lightweight mousse instead of a gel.
thick/coarse: Chances are, if your curly hair is thick and coarse, it also craves lots of moisture. Choose a heavier leave-in conditioner. Combine it with curl cream for soft styles, and curl gel for styles with more hold.
greasy: If your curls tend to be a little greasy, try applying the product a few inches away from your scalp.
Step 4: Dry the mouth using the right tools, techniques and heat
The tools, techniques and heat you use while drying your hair will make or break your style. You can apply the best products to your hair, but if you don’t dry it properly, you’ll end up with a head full of frizz.
How to get a straight or body blowout with straight/wavy/curly hair
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Here are step-by-step guides to drying your hair, whether you want to achieve a straight or body wave style with your straight, wavy or curly hair or if you want to accentuate your natural curls or waves.
Step 1: Apply the product and part the hair
After applying the product to your hair, leave a section of hair at the nape of your neck and use a clip (or clips depending on how thick your hair is) to secure the rest of your hair out of the way.
Step 2: Use a round brush or a straight venting brush
Use a round brush to achieve body waves or a straight fan brush to achieve a straight style. Either way, start by placing the brush under your hair at the roots.
Step 3 – Brush downwards
Run the brush through your hair until you reach the ends. Keep a close eye on your brush with your tumble dryer. You want the dryer to be angled down as it follows your brush.
If your dryer is pointed upwards towards the roots of your hair, it creates frizz. It is best to use medium to high heat. If you feel the air is getting too hot, damaging your scalp or causing your hair to smoke, turn the heat down immediately.
Step 4 – Repeat until hair is dry
Take your brush and place it again at the roots of the hair, and repeat step 3 until the hair is dry.
Step 5 – Use clips to secure the body waves
If you’re trying to achieve body waves, you can roll each section of your hair after you’ve dried it and use a double-pronged clip to secure the rolled hair to your scalp. This will ensure that the waves will hold even after drying.
Then, when you’re done with the whole head, remove each clip, starting with the first section you dried, and gently brush through each section of your hair with a round brush, in the same direction you dried your hair.
Step 6 – Use a flat iron to seal the crease
To eliminate any extra frizz, enhance your style with a flat iron or curling iron. You can use a lightweight heat protectant oil or spray per section before using a flat iron or curling iron.
How to get natural bouncy curls with curly/wavy hair
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Step 1: Comb the product through the hair
After applying your product, be sure to comb it through your hair with a wide tooth comb or your fingers. You can apply your product and scan it one section at a time, or all at once. For thicker hair or tighter curls, you may need to work on one section at a time.
Step 2: Connect the diffuser to the dryer
Place the diffuser attachment on your dryer. There are many diffusers to choose from, and if your dryer doesn’t come with one, there are diffuser attachments that fit most blow dryers.
Step 3: Dispersing curls on medium heat
Diffuse your curls on medium heat. To create volume, toss your hair upside down, or tilt your head from side to side so that your hair roots are lifted from your scalp. Try not to keep your diffuser in one place for too long, as this will create frizzy, stiff curls. You want to move your hair often to create bouncy curls without frizz.
Step 4: Finish drying with a cool setting
When your curls are almost completely dry, switch the dryer to cool and finish drying. This will help hold the curls in place and reduce frizz.
Step 5: Shake out curls
Once your hair is completely dry, shake out your curls by placing your hands at the roots of your hair and gently shaking.
Step 6: Seal curls with light oil
Seal your curls with a light oil after blow drying. If you have very fine or limp hair, you may need to skip this step.
In conclusion
With the right products, tools and techniques, you can create a beautiful, frizz-free style. Blow drying can be a great way to achieve shiny straight locks, big mermaid waves or bouncy curls.
Important things to know
- Make sure your hair is clean and well-groomed before starting the styling process.
- Use quality products suitable for the texture, thickness and moisture level of your hair.
- To achieve straight hair or body waves, use a round brush or a blow-dry brush and blow dry on medium or high heat.
- To achieve bouncy, natural curls or waves, use a diffuser and dry on medium heat, using cool air at the end.
- If you feel like the ends of your hair keep getting frizzy, it might be time for a trim.
- Do not give up! If your style doesn’t come out perfect the first time, keep practicing and you’ll figure it out!