21 Mar Drying your hair naturally also known as no – heat styling or air – drying your hair
Many of the clients I take care of either do not have the time or they do not have the know-how as to blow drying their hair. As a stylist I know that a perfectly executed blow dry looks amazing but, I do advocate for best style management and hair care between visit to my chair that they work with their hair and allow their natural beauty to rule. Heated styling tools and blow drying can be damaging to the hair and time consuming. Here on the coast where life is on the more casual side people opt for the carefree natural look.
Air drying is more than combing your wet strands into place and pushing the wave to conform to your desired results. In fact, if it is not done correctly, especially in the humid climate, you could land up with a frizz ball.
Here are some tips and pointers to follow for a successful air dried style…..
Wrapping your hair in a towel the moment you step out of the shower is almost instinctual, but if you’re planning to properly air-dry, you may want to rethink it. Aggressively drying your hair with a towel results in frizz and tangles. Rather, dab your hair with an old or unwanted T-shirt for a smooth and absorbent approach, then gently squeeze out the moisture so that your hair is no longer dripping wet.
Air-drying your hair doesn’t mean you’re not supposed to do anything to it or mean you don’t use products in your hair. Putting a little gel or mousse in your hair as it air-dries while gently crunching the hair in your hands for texture. This will help set the hair, add volume, and reduce frizz and unruliness,
Don’t run your hands through your hair or brush your hair excessively as it dries as this will cause the hair to frizz. But, if you must as I know some people will find it hard to break the habit, use a little product before touching your hair. Use a blow-dry serum on your hair as it dries. Add the serum and then comb through your hair — the serum will help cut down fizziness.
You could wash your hair, apply a little product, and be OK. But to achieve the best air-drying results you must style your hair. If your hair is long enough to put up, twirl your hair into a tight bun when damp (This will elongate and smooth your natural curl pattern). When your hair is fully dry, release your bun and finger-comb through lightly. Or put your hair in two loose braids as it dries. Use a [styling product with a] lotion-like consistency so it doesn’t weigh your hair down; then when your hair dries or is almost dry, take your hair out of the braids, shake your hair around, and you will see loose waves. But be careful not to keep your hair in the braids for a long period of time unless you are going for a very tight look.
To pull off the perfect air-dried look do not shower before bed. When you sleep, your hair can become tangled and knotty which leads to messy hair. If you must shower before bed however, try sleeping in a shower cap with some leave in conditioner through your hair.
