Blow Dry Hair Straight

The best way to get that perfect blow dry is to have the right hair care products and tools for it. If your natural hair texture is straight, then it's much easier to straighten your hair. For curly hair, it is a bit harder to blow dry hair straight. Extreme heat can damage hair, making it dry and brittle. So proper care should be taken to set the dryer at low heat.

Tools Required for Blow Drying Hair Straight

• A hairdryer, that comes with a medium heat setting
• A paddle brush
• Large clips to separate hair
• Hair Mousse
• Smoothening serum to remove any frizziness.

Procedure For Blow Drying Hair Straight

• Before you shampoo your hair, disentangle your hair with a wide toothed comb. Make sure to take out all the kinks from your hair, as it will help you while drying your hair.
• Shampoo your hair and apply a conditioner, which helps in straightening and smoothening hair. There are a variety of hair straightening shampoos brands that you can choose from, that will suit your needs.
• Brush your hair with your fingers and then blow dry hair at a low setting, until the hair is almost 90 percent dry.
• Partition your hair into 5 inch deep sections and secure them with clips. Staring at the nape, take a section of hair and brush it from roots to end, pulling the section towards the shoulders. Now using the hair dryer with the nozzle attached, blow dry your hair.
• Always direct the hair dryer downwards so that cuticles lie flat against each other. This gives a sleek look. Brush through the underside of your hair, so that the heat of the dryer is directly exposed to your hair. Blow dry the top of your hair once you have finished drying the underside of your hair. Keep the tension uniform, while using the brush to obtain uniform texture of hair.
• Be sure to keep the hair dryer at least 4-5 inches away from your hair, otherwise you might end up with burnt hair. Continue blow drying the section of hair until it is fully straightened.
• As you finish one section of the hair, very carefully let it fall back. Avoid touching that section until it is fully cooled. Repeat this process for all the sections to straighten your entire length of hair.
• Now apply a smoothening serum to take care of any frizziness. Do not apply the smoothening serum too close to your scalp or you will end up with limp hair. Additionally, if you want to create volume to your hair, blow dry hair upside down.

Here is a list of blow drying products that are recommended for different hair types and textures.

• Thick hair: Thick hair needs heavier products like gel, creams and high strength mousse.
• Fine hair: Fine hair works best with lighter products like mousse or a hair spray.
• Wavy hair: For wavy hair use gels, liquids and cream styling products.

If you want to blow dry hair curly, then always use a shampoo specially designed for curly hair to make blow drying easier. Use a good quality leave-in- conditioner to tame your hair, as curly hair is more prone to frizz. Follow the same steps for blow dry as that for straight hair. If you want more volume, gently lift your curls while blow drying.

A round brush is essential for creating hairstyles that requires volume and texture, while a paddle brush is used for those hairstyles that has a sleek and straight look. For perfect blow dry hairstyles use the proper brush. The heat from the blow dryer makes the cuticles of hair 'open up', so always apply a blast of cold air to the hair that has been blow dried to help smooth the cuticles, helping the style to set. With the right blow dry hair brush, it is possible to get your dream hairstyle and dazzle everyone at any occasion.