By Bri of Brirosecurly.com There are four major steps to diffuse natural hair flawlessly and efficiently every time. Let’s start with what a diffuser actually is. A diffuser is an attachment added to your blow dryer. Normally this attachment is circular or bowl shaped, with tips. With the diffuser being circular, the heat covers more …
Hair Drying Techniques
Come Again? Natural Hair Damage from Air Drying?
via TheBeautyBrains: Mik says…I found a new study made in Korea that says that blow drying hair in a particular way is actually less damaging than letting it air dry. Could this be true? The Beauty Brains respond: The study that Mik refers to was published in the Annals of Dermatology and it does indeed …
How to Dry Low and High Porosity Natural Hair
by NaturallyChelsea Before we delve into anything let’s do some quick educating for any new naturals out there. Hair porosity is the hairs ability to absorb water and hold onto it and is affected by the cuticle of the hair. However, since there are a number of articles about this you can visit this …
Diffusing Natural Hair- A Quick Drying Technique for Your Wash and Go Style
by Alicia James of MsAliciaJames.com How to Diffuse Natural Hair- 1. Shampoo or co wash your hair. Starting off with clean hair is the best way to ensure you get the best results and a style that lasts. Clean hair will lead to bouncier curls that easily clump together, which is what you usually want …
3 Tips for Drying Your Natural Hair
by Evelyn Ngugi There are plenty of ways to treat your coils with tender loving care during all steps of your hair care routine. All the little improvements we make at each step contribute to the overall health of our hair and to maintaining and growing that big afro. Healthy hair will grow sky …
Efficient Air Drying for Natural Hair
by Alicia James of MsAliciaJames.com I have low porosity hair and once moisture gets in it stays in. I can say I haven’t really ever had a problem with keeping moisture in my hair. The horrible thing about that is once my hair is wet it can literally sometimes take up to 24 hours to …
Hair Tip Tuesday – A T-shirt Is Better Than A Towel!
via GoodHairDiaries Ok, if you haven’t heard by now, drying your hair with those thick and fluffy towels is not the business! Yes, you heard me right! Towels cause breakage and split ends if you rub your wet hair with them, but even if you squeeze the water out gently it can still make your …
Decoding Diffusing- Natural Hair Tips
by Antoinette of A Curl’s BFF If you’re a curly who needs a little lift to get the bounce and body you desire or if it’s just too cold to walk out of the house with wet hair a diffuser is what you need. What is a Diffuser? A diffuser is an attachment for your …
The Best Drying Methods for Natural Hair
Step Away from the Towel by Shelli of Hairscapades You’ve washed, detangled and conditioned your hair, rinsing with lukewarm, cool or cold water. You step out of the shower or lift your head from the sink and reach for your bath towel. STOP!!! Put your hands in the air and step away from the towel! …
How to Diffuse Your Natural Hair
Susonnah of NaturallyCurly writes; If you have curly hair, you have probably come into contact with a diffuser. Curly girls are familiar with it: it’s that funky, funnel-shaped device that looks like it should be in your mechanic’s garage rather than with your beauty appliances. But for as long as diffusers have been around, so …