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Top Ten Hair Drying Tips
By Mike Jones

Hair drying through rough rubbing with a towel when the hair is wet can cause damage, especially if it is already fragile.

Here are ten important hair drying tips to ensure your hair is kept in good condition despite the toll everyday wear and tear can have:

Hair Drying Tip: Naturally

1. While this may not be possible for everyone, especially if there is a rush to get out in the morning, allowing the hair to dry naturally is the best hair drying method you can adopt. This helps the hair retain moisture and allow it to curl naturally if that is its characteristic or make long straight hair sleek.

2. If your hair is curly, short or spiky, use your fingers to dry the hair which will help the hair stand up more than using a comb or brush.

3. Do not vigorously rub wet hair with a towel. Use a dabbing or patting action to absorb most of the moisture.

Hair Drying Tip: Using A Blow Dryer

4. Invest in a good quality hair dryer that has high power but a lightweight design. You will find it much easier to hold the hair dryer above your head for longer periods. Although you may not use the high power extensively, the capacity will give you a range of settings for hot, medium and cool.

5. Hair drying with the head upside down can give your hair lift and body.

6. Be sure to direct the flow of hot air in the direction of the hair to avoid disturbing the hair cuticle.

7. Do not have the blow drier on a setting higher than you really need and as the hair dries reduce the level of the setting.

8. Either keep your head moving or the hair dryer moving to avoid heat damage. Do not direct the hair dryer directly at the scalp.

9. If you have curly hair use the diffuser attachment. This will spread the air so the curls are not under a direct jet which will straighten them out.

10. Do not start to use a brush until the hair has dried sufficiently or is damp rather than wet. The pulling by a hair brush when hair is wet can really damage it.

Note on hairdryers: Ionic and Tourmaline hair dryers are now available. They produce negative ions which causes the hair to dry more quickly, thus reducing the risk of heat damage.

Additionally, these technologically advanced hair drying tools can add shine and sheen to your hair. See resource box below for a wide selection and product information.

Mike Jones is a writer, researcher and webmaster with over 10 years experience. His recommendations for hair care:

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Hair Straightener Irons - How to Keep Your Hair Straight Longer
By Kristy Klien

Hair straightening is a process of straightening your hair by using certain chemicals along with heat applications. However, people who opt for hair straightening, are often doubtful about the effectiveness of the process. They also want to know for how long this technique will last on their hair. Majority of people want to keep their hair straight for a long time after undergoing the hair straightening process. People use a hair iron or a flat iron to straighten their curly or wavy hair.

To meet the challenge of keeping their hair straight, many people use anti-frizz spray, before they blow dry their hair. They believe that it really helps in keeping the hair straight. If you want to give an extra bounce to your straightened hair, you can use this spray once the hair straightening process is over. Besides, you can also use a number of shampoos available in the market to wash your hair. These shampoos should be used before you blow dry your hair.

To keep your hair straight for a longer duration, you should keep the following points in mind:

• Never get a hair straightening done in a hurry. Remember, the hair straightening is a time-consuming process, and needs to be done in a relaxed manner. Straighten a small section of hair at a time, as this will really be effective at a later stage.
• You must use a good quality hair iron as old hair irons may not give you adequate results, and thus the straightening may not last for a long time.
• If possible, avoid hair straightening during unfavorable weather conditions such as rain, winds or humidity. It will help you to maintain your style for a longer period. Adverse weather conditions are bad for your hair and you will find it difficult to maintain your style.
• Do not shampoo your hair frequently.
• Avoid excessive heat applications on your hair to prevent damage.
• Dry your hair by using soft towel, or by using hair dryer. Otherwise, you must blow dry your hair before going for hair straightening. Wet hair is very delicate and may also break easily.
• After hair straightening is done, you must apply hair spray to keep the hair straight for a long time.
• Once the hair straightening is done by using hair iron, you can apply straightening serum or a heat protecting spray. This will help you keep your hair straight anywhere between two to four days. After washing your hair, you may need to repeat the same process.
• You must not brush your hair too regularly, as this would make your hair greasy.
• Buy the shampoos and conditioner meant for getting straight hair.
• While drying wet hair, avoid drying it upwards as this adds to excess volume.
• Avoid tying your hair for a loner duration, as this would create a twist, which would destroy the straight look.

The steps mentioned above may help you to keep your hair straight for a longer time. But, you should always use products, which are safe for your hair, and protect you from the heat generated by the hair straightener iron.

Kristy is a professional hair stylist and writer for My Hair Styling Tools a leading supplier of Professional Hair Dryers Curling Irons Visit us at: http://www.myhairstylingtools.com.

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