What is blow-dry
Literally, it means blow-drying, when the hair is now dry. Technically, the corresponds the perfect blow-dry styling. If you love the result the hairdresser gets, you can repeat it at home, too. We know it is not as simple as it sounds but not impossible either, on the contrary! You just need to learn how to use the brush and the hair dryer correctly, to apply yourself in the blow-dry (also called blow dry or blowdry). You will achieve both aesthetic and beneficial effects on the hair.
- An artfully achieved crease can shape, sculpt, smooth, volumize, and increase the shine of the hair. The effects can last for days if you use a fixing spray.
- Among the beneficial results, an excellent blow-dry dries hair without over-drying it. It leaves the hair soft, silky, preventing frizz from even the driest hair.
What tools you need to have for a perfect blow-dry
If you want to do a hairstyle at home, it is essential to have a variety of accessories, suitable for the condition of your hair. Here are the main ones, between electric appliances to traditional brushes.
✔The Phon. Let's start with the essential hair dryer, which, of course, must show excellent performance to eliminate excessive moisture in a short time. Preferably choose a hair dryer with a powerful motor and several heat settings. It must possess a nozzle to direct the air-you can still use the hair dryer with or without a nozzle, depending on the effect you want. An ion hair dryer is recommended, which helps eliminate frizz and maintains shine. Hair stylists believe that skillful use of the hair dryer is essential, to dry the hair by shaping it with a brush or diffuser.
✔The brush . Creating a hair style like at the hairdresser's requires a minimum of manual dexterity, although today many power tools help us. It is still essential to know how to dry the hair with a brush, the first step to flowing, well-groomed hair. To detangle knots after washing, you can use a flat brush but be careful that it does not have too narrow teeth-they break the hair.
A medium to large round brush is needed for styling. It should be held in close contact with the nozzle of the blow dryer as it creates the shape and turns the ends. For thick, strong hair that is difficult to discipline, round thermal brushes could be used. This blow dry may suffice for a not-too-smoothing effect. You might, however, decide to go over the flat iron to tame even the most unruly hair, refine the blow dry, and smooth out the kinks.
✔The speaker. If the hair is curly, it is advisable to insert a diffuser at the end of the hair dryer. This circular attachment with teeth separates and disciplines strands, defines curls and waves wavy hair. Its funnel shape distributes heat evenly and naturally. It saves you from channeling blow-dryer air directly onto hair fibers-a practice that stresses and knots hair. Conversely, the diffuser reduces frizz when used during the first blow-dry.
In addition, its teeth can enliven the roots of the scalp, giving volume to the hair. The diffuser is a valuable ally for blow-drying curly or wavy hair; while on straight hair it creates a sinuous "wavy" effect, a natural "wildness."
✔Clips, curlers and hairpins. To enhance the results of the blow dry method, you can choose whether to apply other styling accessories. You could use clips or goose beaks around which to roll the hair. You divide the hair into strands (at least 6), and attach the clips to the scalp before proceeding with the diffuser, from the roots toward the ends.
Larger volumes and the ripple effect are achieved with extra-large curlers. It will be useful if long hair tends to flatten and lose volume shortly after drying. Alternatively, you can use hairpins that secure strands behind the ears, creating soft vintage waves.
Step by step the various steps of blow dry
- Dab hair with a soft microfiber cloth to remove excess water without breaking hair. Gently comb through them to detangle knots.
- Pre-dry. Semi-dry with a hair dryer at medium temperature, before actual drying. You need to remove at least 80% of the hair's moisture before starting the blow-dry.
- Use clips or clips to secure the outermost hair on top. Start drying from the inner layers below, deciding what effect you want to give your hair with the round brush.
- Place the nozzle of the hair dryer in contact with the strand, directing the crease with the brush (keep it away from the heat). Proceed by always drying from top to bottom. To prevent the hair from burning, use non-excessive temperatures and a steady motion.
- Choose your blow dry style. You can twist hair around the brush, secure it in a bun to create waves; or secure it in a low ponytail for a smooth, shiny effect.
- Use the cool air from the blow dryer on the entire hair to complete the drying process and fix the hair styling.
- Whenever a layer of hair is dry, use a clip to keep it back and away.
- Apply some finishing spray to secure the crease.
Organics Pharm products for perfect hair styling
Blow drying may not give all the desired results unless specific hair styling cosmetics are used - similar to those used at the hairdresser's. When blow drying curly hair at home, for example, it is not likely to have the same volume and softness as at the salon.
Maybe they are poorly disciplined, dry, heavy: you will have to resort to products such as moisturizing shampoo and conditioner, volumizing spray or smoothing cream, to finishing with hair oils or creams. With the advantage that you can choose natural ones, though, like those in our Volumizing line.
Volumizing Shampoo
A perfect cleanser for fine hair, which usually holds the crease poorly, risking the "flat" effect. Volumizing shampoo deeply cleanses, thanks to all-natural ingredients that do not dry out the hair: orange, lemon, peppermint. Perfect as a moisturizing product to nourish the ends that, often, are brittle in fine hair. A resource for blow-drying or diffuser-drying hair without fear of breaking it.
Volumizing Conditioner
After washing your hair, you can use this volumizing hair mask, which lightens it without sacrificing hydration. It does not weigh down the hair but nourishes it while preventing frizz. It works thanks to natural extracts of lemon, mango and rose, and a high concentration of plant substances and natural oils. It also works as a disciplining conditioner: it will be easier to comb the hair for styling..
Volumizing Conditioner
This natural hair spray creates volume, body and support for blow-dry finishing.Spraying the volumizing spray should be done on damp hair before blow-drying. It will make them manageable during hot styling, without frizz, and reduce drying time. It is created with millet and soybean extracts, apricot, castor oil and other botanicals. A formulation that proves light on the hair, prolongs smoothness and maintains curl volume
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