Setting your hair with a hairdryer involves drying and styling simultaneously for a desired look. This is achieved through a combination of techniques and tools.
Preparing Your Hair
Before you begin, ensure your hair is clean and conditioned. Using the right products is crucial for achieving the desired style. A heat protectant spray is vital to prevent damage from the heat of the hairdryer.
Techniques for Setting Hair with a Hair Dryer
Several techniques can be used to set your hair, depending on the style you're aiming for:
1. Straight Hair:
- Start with damp hair. Apply a heat protectant.
- Use a round brush to gently stretch the hair while simultaneously directing the hairdryer's airflow downwards, from roots to ends. This technique helps smooth the hair cuticle, resulting in a sleek, straight look.
- As shown in the reference video, brushing your hair out after blow drying helps maintain the smoothness.
2. Voluminous Hair:
- Use a volumizing product before drying.
- Tilt your head upside down and direct the airflow upwards from the roots to create lift and volume.
- Once mostly dry, flip your head back up and use a round brush to style the top layers, directing airflow downwards for added smoothness.
3. Curled or Waved Hair:
- Apply a heat protectant.
- Use a round brush or a curling brush, wrapping sections of hair around it and simultaneously directing the airflow to set the curls or waves.
- For tighter curls, use smaller sections of hair and a smaller barrel brush.
Tools You'll Need
- Hairdryer
- Round brush (various sizes depending on desired look)
- Heat protectant spray
- Comb
- (Optional) Curling brush
Additional Tips
- Use a nozzle attachment on your hairdryer to focus the airflow.
- Don't hold the hairdryer too close to your scalp to prevent heat damage.
- Work in sections for even drying and styling.
- Cool shot setting: Finish by using the cool shot setting on your hairdryer to set the style.
As demonstrated in the provided YouTube video snippet, a comb can be helpful for detangling and achieving a smooth finish after blow-drying. The video also highlights using different sections of hair to achieve overall styling.