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    Posted: March 03 2008 at 2:13pm
Hey there everyone!
 
Loving the new extension and have gotten a ton of compliments on them.  I was just wondering though, if there are any tips on getting them dry quicker?  I know that must sound silly but I have always had shorter, thinner hair that was maybe a 10-15min blowdry so with the longer hair I am having to break it up into a few sessions(my arms get tired lol).   Normally this would not be an issue since I don't work outside the home and I can let it airdry for a bit but we are going to Disneyland in about 2weeks and we will have 5 people in our room(me, hubby, teenage son, teenage sons friend and nine yr old) and I don't want to hold everyone up when we are trying to get ready for the Park.  I have a ConAir dryer that is 1875 watts and seems ok but would like to cut down some time on this if possible.  I guess I could do a partial dry and then braid it or ponytail it if I had to but thought I would see if anyone had some tips.  Thanks!
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Hi!  Not sure if this will help all that much.  But my extensions have a bit of a wave.  When I am in a hurry I just run the hair drier on the bonds and dry and style the area framing my face, and just let the rest air dry. 

If I am wearing it straight I find it helps to section it off.  With less hair to deal with it dries faster than trying to dry it all at once.

I also use a type of styling comb that allows me to clamp down on my hair and hold it straight while I blow it dry.  That seems to speed it up a bit, too.  I bought this tool at Sally's Beauty Supply.  I just tried to go to their website to give more information, but it appears their server is down.
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Unfortunately the longer drying time is the downside of having more hair on your head.  I find if you use a really good ionic dryer, it dries a little faster.  Also towel dry it very well first.
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Originally posted by metalgirl metalgirl wrote:

Also towel dry it very well first.
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Thanks ladies!  I think I need to get some better absorbent hair towels.  LOL 
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Originally posted by LdyApxr LdyApxr wrote:

 I was just wondering though, if there are any tips on getting them dry quicker?  !
 
If you find the answer let me know....Ive been trying to find that answer for 8 years! LOLWink
 
 
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