Question about blowdrying
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Topic: Question about blowdrying
Posted By: yeahyeahyeah
Subject: Question about blowdrying
Date Posted: August 06 2005 at 3:22pm
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I was wondering if blowdrying your hair with the "cool" mode would be alright for you hair? Does it still damage as much as heat does?? Thanks Heidi |
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Posted By: AnaisSatin
Date Posted: August 06 2005 at 6:00pm
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I've never owned a blow dryer that had a cool setting so I've never known exactly how cool the air can be... But it sounds great ------------- http://anaissatin.livejournal.com">  my LJ , 40 inches long
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Posted By: AmberJune
Date Posted: August 06 2005 at 6:43pm
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What is wrong with blowdrying your head upside down? I have fine/thin hair and do it all the time....for extra volume. I wouldn't see how it could do any more damage. ------------- *AmberJune* http://twitter.com/AmberJune01 |
Posted By: AnaisSatin
Date Posted: August 06 2005 at 7:30pm
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There's a theory that blowdrying your hair "upwards" (pointing towards the root of the hair) will blow opposite to the direction of your cuticle ... and possibly cause breakage. Having no personal experience with blowdrying (at least not in the past 8+ years)... I haven't a clue. Anais ------------- http://anaissatin.livejournal.com"> my LJ , 40 inches long
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If it works for you without causing breakage or otherwise, go for it! Posted By: DaveDecker
Date Posted: August 07 2005 at 4:08pm
So Heidi could flip her head over and blow-dry on the cool setting with
the dryer pointing downwards. That should be okay. And I'm
guessing that the cool setting on your hair dryer means that the
heating elements are not on, so the air coming out is warmed only by
the heat generated by the motor. Give it a whirl and let us know
how it works for you.  ------------- |
Posted By: crazylady
Date Posted: August 07 2005 at 5:48pm
| i hope this isn't a stupid question, but for those of you who do not blow dry....what do you do? doesn't it take FOREVER to dry your hair if its long? |
Posted By: AnaisSatin
Date Posted: August 07 2005 at 6:15pm
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We use microfiber towels and then air dry Or what I like to do is use a microfiber towel and then damp-braid to set waves, or http://anaissatin.freespaces.com/sockcurling/howtosockcurl.html - sock curl to set curls. Anais Edited to add: however it DOES take "forever" to dry if your hair is thick. ------------- http://anaissatin.livejournal.com"> my LJ , 40 inches long
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Posted By: Viktoria
Date Posted: August 08 2005 at 10:38am
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Perhaps it does take forever to dry, but then again, if I donīt have time to dry it, I donīt need to wash it! With long hair, Iīll just put it in a tight bun, with some oil in it for a sleek look, and be on my way! God, I love having long hair!!! (couldnīt find an emoticon for jumping up and down with joy!) ------------- The more you complain, the longer God lets you live. |
Posted By: AnaisSatin
Date Posted: August 08 2005 at 1:32pm
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Say, we ARE missing that bouncing frog smiley, aren't we? ------------- http://anaissatin.livejournal.com"> my LJ , 40 inches long
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Posted By: DaveDecker
Date Posted: August 08 2005 at 7:41pm
I agree with Anais. My hair takes as long to dry now as it did when it was mid-back length. Depends on the temp and humidity -- and if I'm active, or just sitting around. Anywhere from 2-4 hours, if loose. If I braid it wet, it'll stay damp for a day. ------------- |
crazylady wrote:Posted By: yeahyeahyeah
Date Posted: August 09 2005 at 11:28pm
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Well i'm finding that the cool mode shoots really really cold hair out....which doesn't help because we onlyhave a bath..no shower...and I try to take cool baths....so I end up cold...But it does leave my hair feeling really soft and not dried out....I really like it..I'd suggest it to anyone! |
Posted By: Longhairdreams
Date Posted: August 10 2005 at 9:53am
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I miss those days victoria.Short hair has been higher maintenance than my long hair ever was.I'm looking forward to the days when I can just braid it back or put it into a ponytail. ------------- 
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