QuoteReplyTopic: Air drying Ideas Posted: March 09 2006 at 2:50pm
Anyone have some suggestions on how to airdry in LESS than 24-48 hours? I don't have that much down time to let my hair dry. Also, how do you keep it from feeling crispy after...Mine alwasy come out so yucky...
You can buy a microfiber towel to help speed up the airdrying time. I've read that its good for soaking up excess water, I may buy one cause it usually takes 12-24 hours for my hair to completely dry. You probably need to add more moisture when you airdry, if your hair doesnt have enough moisture it will come out dry and crispy. Been there done that.
By slathering on a creamy leave in and air dry in braids overnight. Next morning put in shea butter lotion. Works for me. Before, I had the same crispy problem particularly at the ends.
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Wild Growth Oil or ORS Olive Oil Lotion on damp hair will eliminate any dryness. When my hair is relaxed I can then pull it back into a pony give it a 2 strand twist, tuck it in, tie it down with a scarf and my hair not only dries conditioned but flat.
I just wanted to let you know, i accidentally discovered a pretty good solution to my air dry time frame: I had just finished my washing and conditioning and had put in my wgo, and my leavein/serum/blowdry lotion combo and was letting my hair air dry for about 2o min before using the blowdryer when I ralised Ihad an appointment for my daughter in about 15 minutes!!! I ran to the bathroom, pulled my hair back ina low pony, used some clips to secure the endsup flat against my head, then put my new 1/2 wig over everything. Then I put a fabric headband on myhairline to cover where the wig started. I ended up wearing it almost all day and when I took it off, my hair was about 50 to 75% dry, very soft and shiny!! P.S.I still used my dryer and flat iron, cause I'm WEAK! Next time I might be able to hold out for NO HEAT. If I can just figure out how to get my ends straight...
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Hair goddess...I love your suggestion! I just bought an instant weave and that would be a GREAT use for it!
Thanks. I'm glad I could help.
I just put two french braids (one on each side) before my hair dries because if I wait until it dries, it becomes difficult. then if I have to go out I just put on the instant weave and touch up the hairline because if does not stay straight when it dries...mind you I'm a natural. I find that it's a great way to 'fake it' and go without excessive heat on my hair. I'm seeing great improvement too.
Sorry if I'm so long winded, just excited I guess. Which instant weave do you wear?
I wear the "Maya" Human Hair...my new one. This one is great!
Ocassionally I wear my old "quick weave" called "LeCony" synthetic hair.
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I just braid my hair in about 6 plaits and the moisterize them throughly. Then I put the oil on my ends and it drys in about 2-3 hours...My hair dries quickyl for some reason. *shrugs*
Hair Type- 4a/b *transitioning front of my head*
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Products- Garnier Fructis S & S Poo, Lustrasilk Shea Butter Mango Conditioner and Cantu-Leave in =)
Maybe your hair is porous hence why it is taking so long to dry. You can try using Porosity control shampoo and conditioner or Creme of Nature porosity control shampoo. Both are made by the same company.
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Hair goddess...I love your suggestion! I just bought an instant weave and that would be a GREAT use for it!
Thanks. I'm glad I could help.
I just put two french braids (one on each side) before my hair dries because if I wait until it dries, it becomes difficult. then if I have to go out I just put on the instant weave and touch up the hairline because if does not stay straight when it dries...mind you I'm a natural. I find that it's a great way to 'fake it' and go without excessive heat on my hair. I'm seeing great improvement too.
Sorry if I'm so long winded, just excited I guess. Which instant weave do you wear?
I wear the "Maya" Human Hair...my new one. This one is great!
Ocassionally I wear my old "quick weave" called "LeCony" synthetic hair.
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[QUOTE=tiajanice]Hair goddess...I love your suggestion! I just bought an instant weave and that would be a GREAT use for it!
Thanks. I'm glad I could help.
I just put two french braids (one on each side) before my hair dries because if I wait until it dries, it becomes difficult. then if I have to go out I just put on the instant weave and touch up the hairline because if does not stay straight when it dries...mind you I'm a natural. I find that it's a great way to 'fake it' and go without excessive heat on my hair. I'm seeing great improvement too.
Sorry if I'm so long winded, just excited I guess. Which instant weave do you wear?
I wear the "Maya" Human Hair...my new one. This one is great!
Ocassionally I wear my old "quick weave" called "LeCony" synthetic hair.
Oops!
I was trying to say, I bought a synthetic to try it out, it's by sensationnel. I also got a drawstring pony by them, too.
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Hair goddess...I love your suggestion! I just bought an instant weave and that would be a GREAT use for it!
Thanks. I'm glad I could help.
I just put two french braids (one on each side) before my hair dries because if I wait until it dries, it becomes difficult. then if I have to go out I just put on the instant weave and touch up the hairline because if does not stay straight when it dries...mind you I'm a natural. I find that it's a great way to 'fake it' and go without excessive heat on my hair. I'm seeing great improvement too.
Sorry if I'm so long winded, just excited I guess. Which instant weave do you wear?
I wear the "Maya" Human Hair...my new one. This one is great!
Ocassionally I wear my old "quick weave" called "LeCony" synthetic hair.
Oops!
I was trying to say, I bought a synthetic to try it out, it's by sensationnel. I also got a drawstring pony by them, too.
[QUOTE=tiajanice]By the way, how do you get your ends straight w/out heat?
Hi tiajanice,
I don't need to worry about my ends because they don't need straightening at all.
Try the line of "Quick Weave" products vs. Instant Weave by Sensationnel. The comb is longer and a lot more secure. The quality is better too IMO.
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Hair Goddess: Thx for the tip! I had a problem with my quickweave not staying put the last time a wore it...I thought I put it on wrong somehow...It also seemed a little to big for my head and the wig cap bunched up at the nape of my neck...the hair covered it, it just felt wierd.
ms mocha: I can't rollerset to save my life...when I do ponytails or braids to dry, the ends puff out on me and I have to break out the flat iron.
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