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How to Dry Your Hair Correctly
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How to Dry Your Hair Correctly

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Drying hair incorrectly can cause damage, affecting its appearance and health.
  • Avoid wrapping hair tightly in a towel or using high heat from a dryer immediately after washing.
  • Proper techniques include gentle absorption with cotton, detangling from ends to roots, and using heat protectants with controlled dryer temperature and distance.

Improper hair drying can inadvertently damage your hair, impacting both its look and long-term health. Simple actions like wrapping your hair tightly in a towel or immediately using a blow dryer can cause breakage, dryness, scalp irritation, and knots.

If after washing your hair you tend to wrap it in a towel or pass the dryer over it to absorb excess water, stop doing it.

— L'OréalAdvising against common but damaging hair drying practices.

According to L'Oréal, a correct drying method involves gently absorbing excess water with a towel or cotton t-shirt for about 10 minutes, avoiding friction that can cause frizz. After removing excess moisture, it's recommended to detangle hair from the mid-lengths to the ends, using conditioner or a detangler if needed for easier combing.

If you rub your hair, you can cause frizz.

— L'OréalExplaining the cause of frizz from improper drying.

If using a blow dryer, experts advise applying a heat protectant spray first. The dryer should be used on a medium heat setting, directed downwards, and kept about 20 centimeters away from the hair to prevent damage and frizz. Finishing with a cool air setting can enhance natural shine.

This tool should always go downwards and at the lowest temperature possible to avoid puffing up the hair.

— L'OréalInstructing on the correct use of a blow dryer.

Redken experts suggest sectioning hair for better results when blow-drying. The choice of brush also influences the outcome: a round brush adds volume, a flat brush creates a smooth finish, a wide-tooth comb maintains curls, and other brushes are suited for distributing treatments or controlling flyaways. Adopting these habits can significantly benefit hair health and appearance.

The dryer should be set to medium heat and finished with cool air to avoid frizz. This also helps give a natural shine.

— Redken expertsProviding tips for using a blow dryer to achieve smooth, shiny hair.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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