How Can Curly Hair Be Blow Dried?

We have to confess that the way you blow-dry your curls makes a huge difference in their appearance. If you do it wrong, it will cause damage and frizz to your curls. Fortunately, if you wish to prevent both, we can help.

We'll show you how to blow dry your curly hair flawlessly in this post.

Learning how to blow dry your hair properly takes time. It entails having the expertise and being committed to doing it correctly for a beautiful result. Although air drying is a simple solution, most people find blow drying to be quicker and more practical. Thankfully, you can achieve perfect, bouncy, and defined curls if you use the proper technique.

The Preparation Steps for Blow Drying Your Curly Hair

Step 1: It Begins with Washing

Starting with the washing is the key to bouncy curls without frizz. This makes choosing a good wash routine necessary. You want to wash with a shampoo that contains no sulfate, paraben, or silicone. Trust us, they contribute to the damage the strands face. So, start with a good shampoo, then rinse out.

Step 2: Go in with a Conditioner

Conditioning comes next. Likewise, your conditioner should contain safe ingredients that nourish and won't damage your curls. The main purpose here is to hydrate your curls, so choose a product you are familiar with and one that works for your hair.

Step 3: Moisturize Your Curls

To make sure your curls are prepared for blow-drying, you should hydrate them after shampooing and conditioning.  Here, a leave-in conditioner may be effective.  As you get ready to blow dry your curls, apply.

Washing Tips

• Detangling your hair should be done gently while moisturize your curls. You can use a wide-tooth comb, then brush from the tip to the root.
• Squeeze water from your hair instead of drying it roughly. You want to use a microfiber towel or a cotton T-shirt for this. While you do, avoid rubbing too. You'll prevent frizziness and friction if you do this.
• Use cold water to rinse your hair at the last round. That way, your hair won't become frizzy. It's a top secret that works.

Your hair care regimen, curl type, and level of moisture will all influence what you do at this point.  Do everything it takes to have beautiful, healthy hair.

 However, please use washing solutions that offer optimum hydration and repair and replenish your curls if you believe your hair needs moisture or repair.

Step By Step Guide to Blow Dry Curly Hair

Now, it's time to have your curly hair blow-dried. But first things first, the secret is to invest in a good blow dryer with a diffuser. They should be perfect for your hair density and curl type as you don't want any damage to your hair.

An ionic blow dryer is an example of a good one. It will give you the shine, and allow you to say goodbye to frizz. On the other hand, the diffuser will make the heat reach a wider area, so you don't disrupt your curls and can avoid frizz.

Step 1: Apply a Heat Protectant

A heat protectant keeps your hair safe from heat. So, before you start blow drying, apply it to your hair.

Step 2: Dry Your Hair about 50%

To avoid exposing your curls to too much heat, dry your hair for about 50%. This involves leaving it to air-dry. It's a safe method that will keep your strands from damaging. Plus, you can blow dry faster if you do this.

Step 3: Section Your Hair to Make the Drying Easier

Now, section your hair into different parts to make it easier to blow dry. You can go with four parts or add more sections if you have thicker curls. Eight or 10 will be good. That way, you can blow dry every strand.

Step 4: Place Your Curls on the Diffuser Nozzle

Pick a section of your hair and place it on the nozzle to dry the hair. If you want it voluminous, lift the hair at the root while you put the dryer close to the scalp. This will give you extra volume.

Remember, the heat setting should be low or medium to avoid damaging your curls.

Step 5: Move Your Hair Constantly

While your hair is still in the nozzle, you want to move your hair forward and backward constantly. This is to help keep your curls shape and avoid frizziness. But you are at liberty to form the shape you want.

Continue blow-drying your hair till it's about 80% dry before moving to the other sections.

Blow Drying Tips

• You can apply a small amount of oil to your hair to prevent frizziness. Apply from your root to the tip.
• Finish the drying process with a hairspray you like.
• Lastly, never blow dry on high heat. It can damage your curls badly.

 

Frequently Asked Questions on Blow Drying Curly Hair

1. Is blow-drying good for curly hair?

It is. But you have to be careful not to use hot air. Hot air can cause frizziness and damage to your strands. You want to do everything possible to protect your strands from heat that can affect it. As we often advise, use a heat protectant whenever you want to style with heat and blow dry on low heat. Those tricks help to keep your hair healthy. Also, you should minimize using heat styling tools on your hair regularly.

2. Will my curly hair become frizzy after blow-drying it?

If you follow our steps and tips in this article, your curly hair shouldn't become frizzy after blow-drying it. However, it can be if you fail to prepare your hair before blow-drying it or watch out for frizz when you blow dry.

3. Can you blow dry curly hair?

Of course! Blow-drying your curly hair makes it easier to dry, and allows you to customize your hair shape. However, while you can, be mindful of blow-drying it wrongly or using too much heat on your strands. And as we've stated numerous times, too much heat can damage your strands.

4. How do I blow dry my curly hair without a diffuser?

While we won't advise you to blow dry your hair without one, here's how to improvise.

Start by sectioning your hair into four parts. Next, on low heat blow dry a section after lifting it upwards towards your scalp.

It's that simple but you must be careful. Make sure the blow dryer is on low heat so you can avoid frizziness too.

5. Is it possible to use a regular blow dryer on curly hair?

Yes, it is possible. However, follow our tips to protect your strands and achieve gorgeous curls.