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Many women are puzzled as to why their hair is becoming drier and more brittle despite changing various shampoos, unaware that the reason lies in improperly using a hair dryer.
1. Tips for Protecting Your Hair to Keep It Shiny
Many women are puzzled as to why their hair is becoming drier and more brittle despite changing various shampoos, unaware that the reason lies in improperly using hair dryers.
Use high-power hair dryers (1500-1800 watts)
Dryers with lower power can cause hair to curl while drying. Conversely, high-power dryers help hair dry quickly and contribute to naturally smoothing hair fibers.
Use hair styling products without water in their composition
If using styling products on wet hair, opt for those without water to prevent hair from curling back after drying.
Maintain distance between the dryer and hair
Ensure the dryer is kept at a distance of 15 - 20cm from the hair and tilted at a 30 - 45 degree angle to avoid direct heat exposure, which can dry out the hair.
Apply moisturizing cream before blow drying
Before drying, apply moisturizing cream to the hair to retain moisture throughout the drying process. Additionally, the cream acts as a barrier protecting the hair from the direct effects of high temperatures.
Avoid blow drying hair immediately after shampooing
Many people often use hair dryers at high power or hot settings to quickly dry their hair instead of using the cold setting. This unscientific method gradually diminishes the hair's shine and keratin structure deterioration.
Therefore, the best way to dry your hair quickly with minimal damage is to wait for about 15 minutes after shampooing before using a hair dryer, instead of blow drying immediately after washing or towel-drying your hair before blow drying.
Use hair dryers at moderate temperature, select cool drying mode
Set your hair dryer to the lowest temperature, around 57 degrees Fahrenheit, when drying your hair. This temperature helps maintain proper moisture levels, leaving your hair soft, smooth, and less prone to breakage. If your hair dryer has a cool blow mode, it's preferable to use this mode instead of the hot setting.
Additionally, if your hair is heavily damaged, use the hair dryer at a low power setting to avoid further damage.
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