After getting out of the shower or bath, do not make the following mistake: a specialist explained what it is that hurts the most hair.

Do not use the brush immediately

One of the most common and typical mistakes in hair drying is carrying a dryer and brush in your hands only after washing your hair. The specialist advises: first use only the dryer and dry your hair without the help of a brush.

“When drying hair, set the average heat and the minimum speed. Start drying little by little, do not hit your hair, after a little drying, switch to medium or maximum speed until the hair is completely dry. If you immediately take a brush in your hands and comb your hair while it dries, it will start to crack. Brush your hair when it is completely dry, as wet hair is the most vulnerable. A little patience will help to have fewer and healthier split ends, ”said G. Ulbienė.

The specialist says that the dryer evaporates the moisture from the hair, which is a necessary part for healthy hair. So if you use the dryer too often and incorrectly, your hair will inevitably get dry. Also, you can hydrate and restore dehydrated hair with hair masks or special oils.

Don’t hold the dryer too close

The specialist mentions that you can do the most damage to your hair during blow drying by holding the dryer too close. The distance from the hair should be at least 30 centimeters.

“If you hold the dryer too close, it can not only dry your hair, it can also cover it. Especially if you have thicker hair, it will damage its ends by drying it for a long time. Remember this rule of thirty centimeters and you will do less damage to your hair, ”the woman shared her advice.

According to G. Ulbienė, the healthiest thing is to dry hair not completely wet, but when it is at least somewhat dry naturally. A common mistake is also using the hottest drying function.

Wrong address

The specialist says that we often dry our hair in a way that suits us. Still, hair should be dried in the direction of its growth.

“Start at the roots and work your way to the ends, directing the airflow downward in the direction of hair growth. If you do the opposite and start from the ends to the roots, some of the hair will already be dry, some not yet, and it will be difficult to deal with them. So the rule is simple, from root to tip ”, said the woman.

According to G. Ulbienė, it is very important to choose the right dryer model, so that it is not too big and not too heavy for you.

The woman says infrared hair dryers have become increasingly popular, drying her hair from the inside out, protecting it from long-term heat damage and cuticle damage.

Remember to use the nozzle of the dryer

For some, this part of the dryer may seem unnecessary, it is often left in the purchase package.

“This nozzle helps direct the airflow more precisely and thus protects the hair from excessive heat, preventing the dryer motor, which is often very hot, from coming into contact with the hair. It is essential for quality hair drying. Often times these nozzles are lost or simply screwed into the furthest corners of cabinets. Still, it is necessary not only for better hair formation, but also for your health. So if you don’t want to burn your hair unnecessarily, be sure to use this nozzle, ”said Giedrė Ulbienė.

The specialist added that, as with any job that wants to be done with quality, time is of the essence.

“If you want to do the job well, you have to spend enough time on it. This is the case with drying hair. If you do it in a hurry, you are likely to make mistakes that will affect your hair in the long run. So if you wash your hair in the morning, get up a few minutes early and dry it thoroughly before going to work. Still, if you don’t have enough time for your hair to dry naturally, choose an ionizer blow dryer. Dryers of this type do not dry out the hair as much, “concluded the representative.