To blow dry or air dry, which is better, which is right? Well… actually its a matter of personal preference. Some people don’t have much time to devote to styling their hair and want to achieve maximum styling so they opt for blow drying their hair. On the other hand, there are some who think blow-drying is a total waste of electricity and is a quick way to damage the hair, so they are all about air drying their hair.

Which is better? Both ways of drying the hair have their advantages and disadvantages. And, there proper ways of doing both.

Air drying. This is usually done by people who have short, low maintenance hairstyles or those with curly hair. There are also some people who have long hair yet have their hair air dry as air drying does not subject the hair to excessive heat. Therefore their hair is not as susceptible to damage as hair which is blow dried.

If you are going to air dry your hair, you must remember that the hair is at it’s weakest when it is wet. So, be very cautious not to rub your hair dry with the use of a towel. The friction caused by rubbing the hair with a towel with make the hair brittle and eventually break. Rather than rubbing it, you should instead blot the moisture out of your hair with a towel. As I’ve mentioned several times, at Fantasia we sell a chamois like towel with will help gently remove most of the moisture from your hair when washed. Be careful not to tug or pull at your hair much when it is still wet. Once the water is blotted out of the hair, you can fluff it with your fingers.

Blow drying the hair is the most convenient way of getting it dry and; because most people today live fast-paced lives, blow drying is typically the way it’s done. Also, blow drying adds volume to the hair. While it’s the most convenient method to dry the hair, it can also be dangerous to the hair, especially if it is over done. Blow drying can actually make the hair very brittle.

If you blow dry your hair, make sure that it is not soaking wet when you start. Blot the water out well first. Don’t hold the dryer too close to your head; keep it at least six inches away from the hair and move the dryer constantly around your head. Protect the outer strands of your hair from being over-dried by bending over and blow drying your hair with your head hanging upside down. Also, try not to dry your hair completely with the blow dryer, stop while the hair is ever so slightly damp.

Whether you air dry or blow dry your hair is your choice and should be based on lifestyle and preferences. Whatever method you chose, remember your hair is fragile. Handle it with care.