How to use a hair blow dryer without frying your

How to use a hair blow dryer without frying your hair!

The hair blow dryer has been around for decades now. Such a handy gadget, especially when you're in a hurry. Yet, used improperly, a blow dryer can severely damage your hair, in just a month's time, particularly when used on a daily basis. You can end up with broken ends and split hairs (which continue splitting in an unattractive path right up to the roots). The end result may be a new, shorter do you didn't anticipate! On the other hand, used properly, your hairstyle and the blow dryer can live in peaceful harmony for years. Here are some tips on how to use the hair blow dryer to keep your beautiful locks looking beautiful.

Most blow dryers come equipped with at least three heat settings: high, low and air. While the high setting may be tempting when you're in a rush, it's recommended that you use the medium or low setting. These gadgets put out enough heat to burn your face or neck on high, so think what might happen to your hair! With this amount of heat, you need to use a good hair conditioner, to help retain your natural oils, each time you shampoo.

Always towel dry your hair, before wielding the mighty hair blow dryer towards your locks. Draw a bath towel across your forehead, drawing the towel back towards the nape of your neck. Next, lightly twist the towel in a circular motion until you've reached the ends of your hair. Untwist the towel and remove. Brush out your hair, then use a comb for any remaining tangles. Part your hair as usual.

Now you're ready for the hair blow dryer routine. Hold the dryer about 6 away from your scalp. Any closer means potential damage to your hair think split ends and breakage.

Grab one section of hair at a time, pulling it away from your head and out to the side, keeping hold of the ends. Don't try to fully dry each section. Repeat for each section, until you've made the rounds. Your hair should now be semi-damp.

If you set your hair in rollers, now is the time to do it.

If your hair style is 'wash and wear', turn your head upside down and brush thoroughly, from the roots to the ends. This helps add volume and evenly distributes any dampness remaining.

Turn your head upright and brush it out again, parting as usual. Again, use the comb as necessary.

Turn the blow hair dryer's heat setting to the air setting. Repeat as before, section by section, now using your hairbrush to hold the ends.

All done! Wasn't that easy? And, doesn't your hair look great? Yes! That's the proper way to use the hair blow dryer.