The Truth About Blow Drying Your Hair

If you want to change the look and feel of your hair, blow drying is a vital step! It’s as simple as learning a few basic things, like the direction to blow dry and the right products to use! Unfortunately there are a lot of misconceptions of blow drying that we should clear up so you can be sure you’re making the best decision for you!

Myth: Blow Drying is Damaging to Your Hair!

Fact: Blow drying your hair adds shine, prevents breakage, adds volume, and more! The Ph of water is actually more damaging to your hair than the little heat you would get from blow drying, so when you air dry your hair, you’re doing more damage. If you are worried about the damage blow drying can cause, it’s important to remember that, when you use the right products, your hair can and will thrive! There are multiple blow dry sprays and heat protectants available that cater to your specific needs, so come in and ask your beUtofullness certified stylist what ones they would recommend to you!

Myth: My Hair Dries as I sleep so I Don’t Need to Blow Dry it.

Fact: Your hair may dry as you sleep, remember though, that you are putting your wet head on your pillow. The moisture is then trapped there for however long you sleep, let’s say 8 hours, and seeps through your pillowcase into your actual pillow. What happens when moisture is trapped somewhere? That’s right; MOLD. Sleeping with wet hair can cause mold and bacteria to accumulate on your pillow, and that can open up a whole can of worms we don’t want to deal with.

Myth: Blow Drying my Makes my Hair Frizzy.

Fact: If your hair is frizzy after blow drying, it could mean you aren’t using the correct products or you aren’t using your blow dryer properly. Using a heat protectant or blow dry spray can help, especially if it is one that works with your specific hair needs. Another thing to make sure you’re doing is to hold the blow dryer 6 inches away from your head and blow dry towards the ends of your hair. This is because it helps seal the hair strand, helping your hair stay more smooth. Lastly, if you can try blow drying with a brush or using a blow dry brush it can also help!

Myth: I Towel Dry my Hair to Prevent Breakage.

Fact: When your hair is wet, it is more elastic. Drying your hair vigorously with a towel can lead to even more breakage, split ends, and stripping of nutrients! Not to mention that the Ph of water is more drying and damaging to hair, it’s not giving nearly the benefits you think it’s doing. The best thing is to gently squeeze the excess water from your hair with a towel then blow dry to finish. 

As always, your beUtofullness certified stylists are here to help with any of your hair care needs. Whether it’s teaching you how to blow dry or guiding you to the right products for you, we’re here through every step of your hair care journey! Schedule an appointment with one of our beUtofullness certified cosmetologists!