Blow Drying
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Printed Date: October 30 2025 at 9:38am
Topic: Blow Drying
Posted By: PickledGeuse
Subject: Blow Drying
Date Posted: March 23 2006 at 5:29pm
| Does anyone have any tips on getting smooth & sleek when blow drying? |
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Posted By: Champagne_Wishe
Date Posted: March 23 2006 at 11:15pm
| This is kind of tricky. Basically focus more on the roots since the roots of the hair will basically "set" the hair style. The reason why I said it is tricky because it takes practice and frankly I haven't fully mastered that part so I gave up. |
Posted By: tiajanice
Date Posted: March 23 2006 at 11:23pm
| I use a little serum while my hair is wet along with my other leave-ins, then I use a large, flat, square paddle brush, about 3in x4in, with plastic bristles. I blow each section, roots to ends, brush in one hand and dryer in the other. Honestly, it has taken me years to get the technique down. |
Posted By: PickledGeuse
Date Posted: March 25 2006 at 8:57am
| Wouldn't a paddle brush rip out hairs? |
Posted By: Vanity3
Date Posted: March 25 2006 at 1:35pm
I use a paddle brush too. The Hairdressers make it look so easy.  I know my hair dresser uses a ceramic blowdryer so I'm sure that's how she's able to get my hair SUPER straight.------------- Natural since March 2006 No "heat" challenge for Winter 08-09 public.fotki.com/Vanity3 keepitsimplesista.ning.com/profile/Vanity1920 |
Posted By: butterfly73
Date Posted: March 25 2006 at 6:24pm
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I go to the Dominicians and they are able to get my hair bone straight! They use a roller brush, serum and ceramic blow-dryer. I have duplicated the process at home and have been pleased with the results. I work from the roots out as well. The hair dryer is close to the brush with the section of hair that I have selected (if that makes sense:) ). Move the brush and dryer together in the same direction. Hope that helps! ------------- Shining Always...Humbly awaiting your reply Butterfly73 |
Posted By: PickledGeuse
Date Posted: March 25 2006 at 6:44pm
So I'm guessing, just like a blow out that most white chicks get?! Has anyone watched the show Blow Outs? .. Anyways.. how about none frizzy with a 20 dollar Andis blow dryer..with a pix attachment?
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Posted By: Vanity3
Date Posted: March 25 2006 at 6:56pm
Are you talking about a round brush?
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butterfly73 wrote:
Posted By: princess8907
Date Posted: March 25 2006 at 9:28pm
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my hairdresser uses a round brush on mine..its just beautiful when it comes out and will last 2 weeks ------------- 4b-natural,shoulder blade length,hair goal of to my bra strap 
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Posted By: tiajanice
Date Posted: March 27 2006 at 2:54pm
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Here is the exact paddle brush I use...if it is a good one it won't rip out hairs. it costs about $15 and is called the Via Crystal Ion Paddle Brush.
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