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How to Set Hair with a Hair Dryer?

Published in Hair styling 2 mins read

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.