Contributing writer: Dwayne Pressley
Ladies, I know! I know...I know...I know! You hate it. You can't stand it when they (those evil stylists) put you under the dryer (and act like they forget about you) right?
AskDwayne.comWell...before you forget that a professional stylist is writing this, I'd like to present to you some startling information, that hopefully changes your outlook! Believe it or not, ladies....the dryer, is your friend!
There are (at least to my knowledge) three different ways heat can be applied to the hair: air drying, indirect contact, and direct contact.
As far as the health of hair is concerned, air-drying the hair is the best way to go. But let’s be realistic, we’ve all seen the results of air-drying (on coarse hair) so I don’t expect this to be considered an option for most of my readers.
Because this heat is not applied directly to each strand, indirect heat (i.e. hooded dryer) is healthier for the hair then direct heat. Improper usage of the dryer can lead to hair breakage/damage. Falling asleep under the dryer and leaning your head against the dryer will burn the hair, on the side the heat comes into direct contact with. This will make indirect heat; now become direct heat (and depending upon how long you stay asleep…that direct heat now becomes hair breakage).
Direct heat (blow dryer, hot irons, hot rollers) is more damaging to the hair then indirect heat (hooded dryers) and/or air-drying. Because direct heat is applied directly to the hair, it has more of a damaging effect on the hair then indirect heat or air-drying. I strongly suggest, some kind of barrier be placed between the hair and the heat (being applied to the hair) before hand.
What I want to stress here is indirect heat is healthier for the hair in comparison to direct heat. In addition, indirect heat helps styles last longer! Hot curls never last as long as sets, now do they? (Feel free to agree with me).
If you do your styles at home, or if you are a professional reading this, remember, you don't have to have the heat on "hell" to get the hair dry. If memory serves me correctly, I think the difference between med and high is 15 mins. and a medium setting is healthier for the hair!
So the next time you make that dreaded trip to the dryer...try to keep in mind, it's not a punishment! The dryer is your friend!
About the Author
Dwayne is a licensed cosmetologist, online hair consultant, and author of Products, Ingredients, and Your Hair Texture, as well as the internet's best selling ebook on the subject of hair "What Your Hairstylist Doesn't Want You To Know" found at http://www.askdwayne.com . All comments or questions about this article can be directed to dwayne@askdwayne.com
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