The Great Dryer Debate

“How long do I have to stay under here?” 
    That is the question most asked in salons (besides prices).

But is the answer always “an hour”?
     
     Proper drying time is essential when trying to achieve a particular style. In many cases, not drying properly can cause frizz and even mildew.  This happens more often with styles where the scalp isn’t easily accessible. (Example: Sew INS & Updos).

     But does EVERY style require sweating for an hour? Um…No! Dryer time is determined by hair length, thickness and type of product in the hair. Some products that are of lighter consistency dry much faster than heavy creams & gels used to set or mold hairstyles in place. Foaming products and setting lotions are the quickest ways to go when dryer time is needed. Just be sure not to over do it

     True enough there are stylist who put you under the dryer as a way of buying more time for themselves. Its cruel, but it’s the truth (don’t tell them I told you:). But let's be real; I haven’t always been a hairstylist. I was once where you are now and I knew at age 18 that my short crop style did NOT require 1 ½ hours of intense heat! When picking your style, consult with your stylist about the required drying times. I’ve had clients that routinely pick styles that require little to no dryer time. In many cases, the stylist wishes you didn't have to sit so long either, since it makes their day flow a bit faster and keeps the room at an even temperature. We'll just add this to the list of "necessary evils".

     You can make your dryer experience go a bit faster with a good magazine, an Ipod or MP3 player or even a good nap! Excessive bathroom trips, reaching for new magazines, trying to talk on the phone or having your head hanging out so that you can hear the latest gossip, will just prolong the process.

Just know it'll all be worth it in the end, when heads start turning :)

Remember....Beauty is pain!

       

                

Nairobi Wrapp-It Shine                                                Foaming Lotion      

                                                              Paul Mitchell 

                                                Foaming Pomade

                                      *not recommended for fine or thin hair*