The washing-and-drying process can be time-consuming, but it doesn't have to be!
By Emily Foley, Brides
The age-old joke of "I can’t, I have to wash my hair" may be a big tease about not wanting to go somewhere, but the truth of the matter is the entire process of washing and then blow-drying
hair really is time-consuming! And for those of us with thick, long, or
curly hair, it literally requires scheduling into your day. So how can
you make the process easier and, most important, quicker? We’ve got easy
tips to help you spend less time drying and more time enjoying that perfect blowout.
[post_ads_2]Say Goodbye to Your Towel
Believe it or not, a paper towel absorbs tons (tons!) of water from your hair—way more than your towel. Plus, blotting your hair between paper towels, versus rubbing or squeezing it with your towel, is much better for those fragile, wet strands. (Don’t forget to reuse the towels once they’ve dried!)
If
you're really pressed for time and a towel is a must-do, opt for a
towel that doesn't contain cotton, which can tug and break hair. We like
AQUIS Lisse Luxe Hair Towel.
Made with ultra-fine, uniquely woven fibers that are insanely smooth,
water is quickly absorbed and hair goes from wet to damp in a pinch.
Even more amazing? This multi-tasking towel reduces frizzes while
cutting drying time in half. Perfect for the girl on the go.
Get Out of Dodge
Drying
your hair in the humid room where you just showered is counterintuitive
at best. Instead, take your dryer and go out of the bathroom so you’re
not fighting against the dampness in the air!
[post_ads_2]Use the Right Tools
Make sure your hair dryer
has at least 1,800 watts, because anything less than that simply isn’t
going to do a good enough–or fast enough!–job. We’re obsessed with the Revlon One-Step Volumizer Hair Dryer.
This thing really does dramatically cut down on drying time, and it
gives you the ability to create volume and round your ends without the
need for a brush.
Use Your Time Wisely
Trying to dry soaking-wet hair
is simply going to take time. Bottom line. So instead of immediately
drying your hair once you get out of the shower, do other things first,
like getting dressed and putting on your makeup. Starting with hair that
has already air dried some really speeds up the blowout process.
[post_ads_2]Get Rough
If you’ve ever read through celebrity hairstylists’
step-by-step guides for how they’ve created various red-carpet looks,
you’ve likely heard the term "rough dry." Pros love the technique!
Rough-drying simply means blow-drying your hair by tousling it with only
your fingers and focusing on the roots. You might have even seen your
hairstylist do this before. Then, once your hair is about 40 percent
dry, grab your brush and begin your traditional blowout process.
Prime Time
And
of course, every blowout is only as good as the products you use! So
find products that are designed specifically to cut down on drying time,
like Redken Pillow Proof Blow Dry Express Primer, which protects your hair from heat styling while also seriously reducing the time it takes you to dry.
