Monday, June 2, 2008

The Fastest Way to Dry Hair...


Blow-dry from underneath, starting with the underlayers. “If you start drying your hair with the top layer, you end up scooping up wet hair from underneath and pulling it through the brush, rewetting the layers that are already dry” says Inez Gray, owner of the Habitude Salon and Spa. First apply mousse, which will coat the hair shafts and prevent them from absorbing more water. Then flip your head over, or clip the top up, and aim the dryer at the bottom layers first. Once the bottom layers are dry, use a brush to help dry and smooth the top layers. This technique will cut drying time by about a third.

Quick Tip:

Don’t blow-dry sopping-wet hair — you’ll need to use high heat, which will lead to damage. Blot with a microfiber or terry towel first.

Quick Tip:

To make your blow-dry even speedier, choose a dryer with at least 1,800 watts. A high-powered dryer gets the job done in less time than a lower-wattage one.

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