Blow Drying?
Posted by Sid on October 05, 2003 at 20:13:14: Previous Next
Hey guys, well I have tried Loreal melting gel a few times but I'm afraid it's just not keeping my hair down like I would like(maybe it's just not for me?) Anyway I have been thinking a good way to keep my hair down may be to use a blow dryer when it's damp.
My question is, who here uses a blow dryer, and what advice can you give me on it?
nope
Posted by john on October 05, 2003 at 20:34:18: Previous Next
In Reply to: Blow Drying? posted by Sid on October 05, 2003 at 20:13:14:
if your hair is already frizz prone, a blowdryer usually makes it worse.
Re: nope
Posted by Sid on October 05, 2003 at 20:53:47: Previous Next
In Reply to: nope posted by john on October 05, 2003 at 20:34:18:
: if your hair is already frizz prone, a blowdryer usually makes it worse.
I don;t know if anyone remembers, but I'm thinking of trying to blowdry my hair through a very thin hat, which, if it works, wouldnt make it frizzy
Re: Blow Drying?
Posted by Jenn on October 05, 2003 at 20:37:43: Previous Next
In Reply to: Blow Drying? posted by Sid on October 05, 2003 at 20:13:14:
Strictly speaking, I avoid hairdryers, because if your hair is flyaway, frizzy, etc., the heat will damage your hair and make it worse. Have you ever heard of those ionic hair dryer thingies that they sell? Using one of those on low might help.
~Jenn
Re: Blow Drying?
Posted by Sid on October 05, 2003 at 20:52:26: Previous Next
In Reply to: Re: Blow Drying? posted by Jenn on October 05, 2003 at 20:37:43:
No, what exactly are those?
But anyway, my hair isn't really frizzy or flyaway, it's just thick and tends to have a lot of bulk.
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: Strictly speaking, I avoid hairdryers, because if your hair is flyaway, frizzy, etc., the heat will damage your hair and make it worse. Have you ever heard of those ionic hair dryer thingies that they sell? Using one of those on low might help.
: ~Jenn
Re: Blow Drying?
Posted by Jenn on October 05, 2003 at 21:02:16: Previous Next
In Reply to: Re: Blow Drying? posted by Sid on October 05, 2003 at 20:52:26:
: But anyway, my hair isn't really frizzy or flyaway, it's just thick and tends to have a lot of bulk.
Lucky you! My hair is a frizzball if there's nothing in it.
Anyhoo, if you go to a drugstore (one of the chains), or a beauty supply store, look at the hairdryers. The one I have is by Igi'a (sp), but I'm sure there are other brands. Look for anything that says "anti frizz" or "ionic".
BTW have you tried Vive Serum? It's great stuff.
~Jenn
Re: Blow Drying?
Posted by Sid on October 05, 2003 at 22:34:25: Previous Next
In Reply to: Re: Blow Drying? posted by Jenn on October 05, 2003 at 21:02:16:
Nope, I have yet to try the Vive serum... maybe I should though. I have used melting gel and it doesnt really do what I want, although it doesn't do anything bad either and so i dont think its that bad of a thing.
ANyway, I still don't get exactly what an ionic hair dryer is? Like what does it do?
Re: Blow Drying?
Posted by Jenn on October 06, 2003 at 11:07:55: Previous Next
In Reply to: Re: Blow Drying? posted by Sid on October 05, 2003 at 22:34:25:
: ANyway, I still don't get exactly what an ionic hair dryer is? Like what does it do?
Ahh, well, it's a bunch of technical hoo-ha involving molecules and junk, but I think the basic idea is that instead of using loads of hot air to dry your hair, the ions that the dryer puts out are supposed to make the water molecules in your hair evaporate. I'm not about the frizz aspect of the dryer...too complicated for me.
~Jenn
Re: Blow Drying?
Posted by Sid on October 06, 2003 at 12:18:55: Previous Next
In Reply to: Re: Blow Drying? posted by Jenn on October 06, 2003 at 11:07:55:
Hmm sounds like it could be promising. Any idea on the cost?
: Ahh, well, it's a bunch of technical hoo-ha involving molecules and junk, but I think the basic idea is that instead of using loads of hot air to dry your hair, the ions that the dryer puts out are supposed to make the water molecules in your hair evaporate. I'm not about the frizz aspect of the dryer...too complicated for me.
: ~Jenn
Re: Blow Drying?
Posted by Dan on October 06, 2003 at 11:12:40: Previous Next
In Reply to: Re: Blow Drying? posted by Jenn on October 05, 2003 at 20:37:43:
: Have you ever heard of those ionic hair dryer thingies
Would that be a hair drier that blows your hair dry and then squirts water at you? Oh, you said IONIC... ;-)
Re: Blow Drying?
Posted by Trip on October 06, 2003 at 14:27:44: Previous Next
In Reply to: Blow Drying? posted by Sid on October 05, 2003 at 20:13:14:
I have thick hair to, and use a blow dryer daily, no damage! just don't cook it, I tried the Ionic dryers and realy no diference. I know most on this boared are afraid of dryers but they are fine if used right. And your hair looks nice!
Trip
There is always the option
Posted by Sherri on October 13, 2003 at 18:22:56: Previous Next
In Reply to: Blow Drying? posted by Sid on October 05, 2003 at 20:13:14:
Of the cool air blow dry.
On my list of things to buy is a blow dryer with a cool air setting. The one I have now has a button you have to hold in for cool air. Hurts the fingers to hold it in for 15 mins. lol