Air drying Ideas
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Topic: Air drying Ideas
Posted By: tiajanice
Subject: Air drying Ideas
Date Posted: March 09 2006 at 2:50pm
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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...
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Posted By: Sweet_Ambrosia
Date Posted: March 09 2006 at 4:23pm
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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. ------------- *Transitioned Successfully (7-20-05~7-20-07) *100 Natural~3c/4a *Hair Goal: WSL *stretched/straighten* '08 |
Posted By: R2D2inoz
Date Posted: March 09 2006 at 7:37pm
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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.
------------- Natural 10 years 3b/4a armpit length hair |
Posted By: Hair Goddess
Date Posted: March 09 2006 at 8:26pm
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I wear 2 french braids after I wash and oil them well, especially the ends. Then I put on an Instant Weave if I have to go out and just touch up my hairline with a flat iron. HTH |
Posted By: tiajanice
Date Posted: March 09 2006 at 9:01pm
| Hair goddess...I love your suggestion! I just bought an instant weave and that would be a GREAT use for it! |
Posted By: 1babydimple
Date Posted: March 09 2006 at 11:15pm
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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. ------------- http://public.fotki.com/1babydimple/ - http://public.fotki.com/1babydimple/ |
Posted By: Vanity3
Date Posted: March 12 2006 at 9:05pm
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After a conditioner, I towel dry, moisturize and wrap it. Tie it down with a scarf and allow it to dry that way. ------------- Natural since March 2006 No "heat" challenge for Winter 08-09 public.fotki.com/Vanity3 keepitsimplesista.ning.com/profile/Vanity1920 |
Posted By: tiajanice
Date Posted: March 12 2006 at 10:53pm
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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Posted By: Hair Goddess
Date Posted: March 13 2006 at 7:39pm
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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' 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. |
tiajanice wrote:
and go without excessive heat on my hair. I'm seeing great improvement too. Posted By: deexox
Date Posted: March 13 2006 at 7:50pm
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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* Length-ranges from 5-7 inches =) Products- Garnier Fructis S & S Poo, Lustrasilk Shea Butter Mango Conditioner and Cantu-Leave in =) |
Posted By: Champagne_Wishe
Date Posted: March 14 2006 at 9:11pm
| 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. |
Posted By: tiajanice
Date Posted: March 19 2006 at 3:35pm
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Posted By: tiajanice
Date Posted: March 19 2006 at 3:43pm
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. |
Posted By: tiajanice
Date Posted: March 19 2006 at 3:44pm
| By the way, how do you get your ends straight w/out heat? |
Posted By: MsMocha
Date Posted: March 20 2006 at 5:43am
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^^^You could try a rollerset. I make sure I moisturise my hair well while it's damp and then air dry in a rollerset or some twists/plaits. ------------- http://public.fotki.com/SweetCocoa/ - http://public.fotki.com/SweetCocoa/ |
Posted By: Hair Goddess
Date Posted: March 20 2006 at 5:53pm
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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. |
and go without excessive heat on my hair. I'm seeing great improvement too. Posted By: Hair Goddess
Date Posted: March 20 2006 at 5:56pm
Is your hair relaxed MsMocha? |
Posted By: Hair Goddess
Date Posted: March 20 2006 at 6:03pm
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Yes. I understand. I was just asking if you are a natural or relaxed? Not everyone's hair will respond the same way. |
Posted By: Vanity3
Date Posted: March 20 2006 at 7:22pm
great idea! I love it. Are your ends dry/brittle when you take the rollers out? ------------- Natural since March 2006 No "heat" challenge for Winter 08-09 public.fotki.com/Vanity3 keepitsimplesista.ning.com/profile/Vanity1920 |
Posted By: tiajanice
Date Posted: March 20 2006 at 10:23pm
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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. |
Posted By: MsMocha
Date Posted: March 20 2006 at 11:18pm
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Hair Goddess: I'm natural. Vanity 3: Nope my ends come out smooth and moisturised, the key is to moisturise before you put the rollers in and remember that if the hair isn't rolled smoothly it will show when you take down the rollers. Tia Janice: Yep rollersetting is hard, and I'm not pro yet I find the hardest part is getting the roots taut, other than that I'm almost good at it. ------------- http://public.fotki.com/SweetCocoa/ - http://public.fotki.com/SweetCocoa/ |
Posted By: Champagne_Wishe
Date Posted: March 21 2006 at 9:13am
| For some reason, Razac Leave-In Conditioner for Perms helps keep my ends straight, like a setting lotion. I use a small amount, otherwise my hair gets hard. |
Posted By: Renata22
Date Posted: March 22 2006 at 2:42pm
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Here's an air drying idea for the summer time: If you're watching TV or whatever for a couple of hours, turn off the air conditioner, and turn the fan on yourself. That may speed it up. I don't know what to do for the other 3 seasons. ------------- Hair type: who knows? Length: 23 inches as of 3/10/06 MY HAIR IS OFFICIALLY BRA STRAP LENGTH!! Goal: Waist Length, which is only 30 inches so ADVISE ME ON HOW TO GET JUST 7 MORE INCHES OF GROWTH! |
Posted By: Hair Goddess
Date Posted: March 25 2006 at 1:51pm
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I guess everyones hair is different....huh? Ideally they should listen to the client and their needs instead of lumping everyone together. MsMocha: Got it! Thanx |
