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How to dry hair with a hair dryerIT WOULD SEEM TO DRY THE HAIR EASIER : turn on the hair dryer in the socket, press the button and drag your hand back and forth until the hair dries. Alas, in most cases, such a simple technique leads to the fact that the hair becomes too dry, and the styling can only be called creative. With each trip to the beauty salon, we look at how the master takes a hairdryer in the same way, and cannot understand how to repeat this magic at home.
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The problem with hair dryer drying is so common that many salons even introduce both group and private lessons for clients who are taught - yes - yes - to drive them right and right. During practice, each acquires individual methods of taming hair and begins to understand how to direct the air, where to hold a hair dryer, and where - comb. Not everyone can take personal (and group lessons) on hair-drying with a hairdryer, and not everyone is ready to admit their own impotence. We understand what we did all our lives wrong and how to fix it.
Preliminary preparation
We know that makeup begins with skin preparation, and the same story with hair drying. Surely you observed in the salons endless manipulations with hair, which could seem to be a meaningless loss of time, a skillful circus for the entertainment of a client, or just a hairdresser's secret covered in darkness. In reality, all this is done for the right texture. Agree, on a well-peeled and moisturized skin tonal cream lies particularly supple and smooth. The situation with hair is the same. And if you additionally use a primer for makeup (read - lotion for blow-dry), this will only add to the result of durability.
Beautiful hair styling begins with washing the head, applying air conditioning and regular use of the mask. The task of the latter is to improve the quality of the hair from the inside (to restore, moisturize, sate - each according to needs), and the conditioner to smooth the hair cuticle, which is opened by shampoos and even masks. On the days when you use a mask, it is first applied to it, and only then - air conditioning. According to the top stylist of Sebastian Professional Urban Design Team Rufad Akhundov, in most cases hairdressers offer moisturizing shampoos, conditioners and masks to clients of the salon. It is they who prepare the hair most qualitatively for the subsequent application of styling products and drying with a hair dryer.
This is especially important for creating curls with a brush while drying hair: wet curls look more resilient and easier to style. In this case, the use of air conditioning is almost the most important step. The air flow should be directed parallel to the length of the hair, so that the air slides along the cuticle. If you pre-use conditioner, the hair after drying will be much smoother and shiny. But more about that later.
After washing
The most important thing to do right after washing your hair and applying all the necessary tools is to overcome the desire to twist your hair under a turban from a towel. Yes, it is convenient. But on this the advantages of the ritual of the heart of the heart end. The whole secret of beautiful styling in the smoothest possible cuticle, and coarse fibers of towels, especially terry towels, nullify the work you did in the shower. The maximum that can be done is to wrap the hair in a towel for five minutes (yes, as in the salon) so that it absorbs the excess moisture.
Here's a salon life hacking: take a medium-sized towel (for example, 50 to 70 centimeters), bend it 15 centimeters along the long side, tilt your head down, put the towel in the center of the nape with the lapel up, wrap the head with a towel, putting the loose ends on top of one another, shove free edge in the pocket, which was formed from the back of a long edge. From the towel you need to fold the "tube", which wraps the hair in length. Next you need to take the edge of the "pipe" (do not twist!) And put it in a pocket on the back of the head. Voila Do not hold on your head for more than five minutes - styling products should be applied to damp hair.
Ideally, of course, the scheme of actions immediately after washing the head should be slightly different. First, you should blot the hair with a towel to remove excess moisture, then gently comb it with a massage brush or comb with sparse teeth, and then blot your hair with a towel again. For applying styling products we need slightly damp and cold, but not wet hair.
Styling products
Next you need to apply for the length of an indelible hair conditioner, serum or moisturizing lotion - the names may be different, the essence is the same. Such tools are found in the format of sprays, balms, creams, lotions, and their meaning is to further moisturize the hair and further smooth the cuticle. When the indelible conditioner is absorbed, you can start applying styling products.
First of all you apply products for the volume of hair - usually it is sprays or mousses. It is important to distribute the product in the root zone, but not rub it into the scalp: if you do this, it threatens you with problems, in fact, with the skin . “An important point in creating the volume of hair: you need to immediately dry the root zone to fix the volume, and only then work with the texture in length,” says Rufad Akhundov. This can be done on the hottest mode to save time, but, most likely, it will be more convenient for you to dry at average air temperature and average power.
When you have dried the roots one hundred percent (direct the air only to the roots, without touching the rest of the hair), you can apply styling products to the length of the hair. These can be special creams for drying with a hair dryer, which additionally smoothes the hair and protects it from thermal effects, hair oils, lotions to make it smooth or special sprays to create a texture - who likes what. Beginners, we advise to stay on the first version, to understand the basics. When you understand how your hair should look after being properly dried with a hairdryer, you can include texture experiments in your diet.
Blow Drying
Make sure that the roots are completely dried, and turn on the hair dryer on average air temperature and maximum power. Direct the air flow directly parallel to the hair to smooth out the cuticle as much as possible. Use a very short side-to-side motion so as not to overheat the hair in one place. At the stage of drying the length of the hair does not need to use a round brush, you only need a free hand. Maximum - a large massage brush with rare plastic teeth. It is useful first of all for owners of very long hair in order to dry them evenly over the entire length. Dry your hair until it is ninety percent dry.
Then it all depends on personal wishes. If you already like how smooth hair looks, turn on cold air to maximum power and continue to do the same as when drying hair. This simple step will fix the styling and give your hair extra shine. If you want maximum smoothness, you can master the brushing technique: a round brush should be used on almost dry hair. To do this, stretch the hair strands, first on the average temperature of the dryer, and then in the same way - on the cold. If you want to make a small curl at the end, turn on the hot air when you wind the hair on the brush, and when removing the hair from the brush with a sliding motion, press the cold air button to fix the curl. In the salons, stylists often simply turn the hairdryer upside down,
If you want to use an iron for hair after a hair dryer or twist it on a curling iron, then first dry the hair with a cold stream of air parallel to the hair. “When working with irons or tongs, you should not set the temperature to the maximum, this may result in overdrying of the hair,” advises Rufad Akhundov. Then you can already apply varnish - it will not only fix the styling, but also smooth out the small “antennas” at the roots. If desired, after the varnish, you can add a little spray for shine.
Choosing a best hair dryer
Moreover, to compare the technical parameters and engine power (the more it is - the faster your hair dries, so you should not be afraid to invest in your time) after a brief search on the Internet, you can still buy a hairdryer offline. The main reason is the convenience of design. Try different models, see how they lie in your hand: you will often use this technique. The dryer should be as light as possible with all other specifications.
Everyone knows how a hand can get tired while drying hair, so it is in your interest to choose such a device that you can hold on your outstretched hand for ten to fifteen minutes. Many know the situation when the hair is still wet, and the hand is already so tired that there is no strength to continue all the torment. It will be effective to try different hair dryers in the salon at your hairdresser’s, to dry your hair yourself. By experience will you be able to evaluate the differences in the airflows of hair dryers with different powers and temperature conditions.
How to care for your scalp
WE USE THE MOST DIFFERENT FACILITIES for hair care, holim and cherish them in salons, but when the same time we often forget about the scalp. The maximum that she gets in most cases is the use of shampoo and a massage comb. At the same time, the appearance of the hair depends on the condition of the scalp. Yes, already regrown and damaged the correct care of the scalp will not change, but it will definitely affect the quality of future hair. With the help of Svetlana Kobzeva, Lead Technologist O'right in Russia, Tevoli dermatologist and cosmetologist Victoria Sokolova, and Art Director of the Matrix creative team Mila Zyukova, we understand the intricacies of caring for this body part.
Healthy scalp care
The hair consists of two parts: the visible part — the stem — and the hair follicle in the skin. The follicle, or bulb, is the root of the hair, which is responsible for its nutrition, growth and recovery. It is possible to hope for good quality of growing hair when enough protein, fats, vitamins and microelements are supplied to the follicle, and the level of blood supply remains constant. If the follicle dies, respectively, the hair dies. In addition, sebaceous glands are attached to the follicle, through which the sebaceous secret is derived. If it is too much or not enough, the process of skin renewal is disturbed, the hair shaft becomes weaker, and the hair may begin to thin and fall out. You can understand that everything is fine with your scalp, because of the absence of dandruff, itching, excessive fatness and any unpleasant sensations,
In this case, you can not bother much and follow fairly simple rules in the care of this area. First, you need to decide on the choice of shampoo, which should be searched based on the needs of the scalp, not the hair. At the same time, even healthy scalp may be different for different people - it may be drier or fatter due to natural causes, for example, invincible genetics. Everyday shampoo should be selected, paying attention to the type of scalp and a balanced pH level . Despite the simplicity of the rules, the choice of a cleansing agent is still a challenge for many. If during the years of torment and reflection you haven’t found your very shampoo, then the time has come for an appointment with a trichologist: do not neglect the advice of a professional who will be given to you personally.
When the issue with shampoo is solved, you should think about another product for deep cleansing. Sometimes the scalp should be pampered just like the face, on which we often use acid peels and cleansing masks. It can be scrubs or special peels for the scalp, which are applied before washing your hair or even overnight. Trichologists agree that the last option is the most optimal. As part of these products, look for acids that you already know: glycolic and salicylic. By the way, peeling can be replaced with additional shampoo with acids, which can be applied in advance to dry scalp five to ten minutes before washing. For a healthy scalp, it is enough to do peeling once a month, and at the same time to carry out a massage of the head. However, this free option should not be neglected on an ongoing basis: Massage enhances local blood circulation, which affects the nutrition of the bulbs. In addition, scalp peels are often included in salon procedures for hair care, so if you regularly combine haircut and coloring with additional care, you can ignore home peels.
Victoria Sokolova says that the skin on the head is completely self-sufficient and does not require special care. To maintain its good condition, it is most important to monitor overall health: eat right, drink enough water, and follow the level of essential vitamins and microelements. In addition, it is important to avoid negative effects of the environment on the scalp: a long stay in the sun or frost, frequent washing too acidic or too alkaline water, aggressive dyes. If you are often in the sun or go to the sauna - wear a hat. If you often dye hair at the roots and the composition gets on the scalp, do it only in a proven salon and be careful with independent staining.
When something went wrong
As in the case of the skin of the face and body, there are many diseases of the scalp, their reasons as well, and, as a rule, they are associated with disruption of the body. In rare cases, the causes of trouble with the scalp are improper care, abuse of styling products and chemical procedures. Moreover, problems with the scalp usually go together with skin problems of the whole body. The reasons can be mass, from hormonal imbalances and infections to diseases of organs and the blood-lymphatic system. In same cases, you should immediately consult a doctor: the treatment of excessive oily scalp and acne will not be successful without addressing the root cause.
There are also a number of diseases of the scalp caused by external factors: fungi and bacteria. The most popular example is the familiar dandruff. In addition to the fungus, which is normally present in the microflora of the scalp in a small amount, but under the influence of various factors, its content can increase, dandruff can provoke changes in the work of sebaceous glands, skin diseases, hormonal failure. Alas, the popular dandruff shampoos act only cosmetically and are quite capable of harm, so it’s best to consult a specialist who will prescribe a pharmacy. Other common illnesses include eczema, seborrhea and psoriasis - you guessed it, this is also a direct way to get a doctor.
Nevertheless, sometimes we ourselves provoke problems with the scalp. This may be increased sensitivity, itching, dryness or, conversely, excessive fat. “When washing the head, the water should not be hot, and masks and conditioners are applied only to length - exceptions are specialized products for the scalp. It is also necessary to dry the hair on a cool mode of the hair dryer, since high temperatures stimulate the work of the sebaceous glands, ”Mila Zyukova advises. In addition to abnormally similar care products, the temperature of the water and the air of the hair dryer, frequent staining, excessive use of styling products for the volume of hair and many dry shampoos, which are common to many, affect the condition of the scalp. Choose products without ignoring the features of your skin.
If your scalp has become sensitive and itchy, use serums, lotions and ampoules with soothing properties. If you feel dryness that is not typical for it, look for products with moisturizing and nourishing properties, you have found fatness - look at the note “seborrhea”. With the peeling of the scalp and excessive fat content it will also be useful to use peels more often (once or twice a week depending on the situation) - this will help the serums work better. Of course, it is worth eliminating the means and procedures that provoke the problem, and if this is not possible, then at least reduce the frequency of their use. You should not expect instant results from the use of additional funds, but if the care of the scalp becomes a habit, in a couple of months the result can be assessed by the quality of freshly grown hair.
What to do with a fallout
"Hair loss can be caused by a large number of causes: genetic, and external, and internal. General recommendations are reduced to enhanced nutrition of hair follicles with the help of special preparations that are rubbed into the scalp. Prescriptions for nutrition, medication and additional procedures should be made by the doctor based on patient tests, ”says Mila Zyukova Frequently, changes in hormonal levels, an incorrect diet, frequent chemical procedures, and stress lead to hair loss in women. The last factors are the most innocent, and the problem is solved by their elimination. It is worth remembering that the hair reacts to everything with a delay of several months. Loss of stress or abuse of fast food should just endure. If the hair sypyatsya for several months and do not plan to stop,
Hair loss due to hormonal changes can occur for natural reasons during adolescence, during pregnancy and immediately after it and, of course, during menopause. “To prevent such problems, it is very important to start skincare care as early as possible for preventive purposes. Then this process can be stopped and controlled, ”says Svetlana Kobzeva. Means against hair loss work in two directions at once: hold the follicles in the skin more tightly and stimulate the growth of new hair from inactive follicles. To see the result of products for hair growth, you need to use them for a long time (at least three months) and eliminate other problems with the scalp, and if they are, combine the drugs. For example, one day use seboreguliruyuschuyu serum, and the next - a means for hair growth. It will be useful to pass the analysis on vitamins and minerals. For example, hair can often grow slowly due to lack of zinc.
As in the case of the skin of the face and body, there are many diseases of the scalp, their reasons as well, and, as a rule, they are associated with disruption of the body. In rare cases, the causes of trouble with the scalp are improper care, abuse of styling products and chemical procedures. Moreover, problems with the scalp usually go together with skin problems of the whole body. The reasons can be mass, from hormonal imbalances and infections to diseases of organs and the blood-lymphatic system. In same cases, you should immediately consult a doctor: the treatment of excessive oily scalp and acne will not be successful without addressing the root cause.
There are also a number of diseases of the scalp caused by external factors: fungi and bacteria. The most popular example is the familiar dandruff. In addition to the fungus, which is normally present in the microflora of the scalp in a small amount, but under the influence of various factors, its content can increase, dandruff can provoke changes in the work of sebaceous glands, skin diseases, hormonal failure. Alas, the popular dandruff shampoos act only cosmetically and are quite capable of harm, so it’s best to consult a specialist who will prescribe a pharmacy. Other common illnesses include eczema, seborrhea and psoriasis - you guessed it, this is also a direct way to get a doctor.
Nevertheless, sometimes we ourselves provoke problems with the scalp. This may be increased sensitivity, itching, dryness or, conversely, excessive fat. “When washing the head, the water should not be hot, and masks and conditioners are applied only to length - exceptions are specialized products for the scalp. It is also necessary to dry the hair on a cool mode of the hair dryer, since high temperatures stimulate the work of the sebaceous glands, ”Mila Zyukova advises. In addition to abnormally similar care products, the temperature of the water and the air of the hair dryer, frequent staining, excessive use of styling products for the volume of hair and many dry shampoos, which are common to many, affect the condition of the scalp. Choose products without ignoring the features of your skin.
If your scalp has become sensitive and itchy, use serums, lotions and ampoules with soothing properties. If you feel dryness that is not typical for it, look for products with moisturizing and nourishing properties, you have found fatness - look at the note “seborrhea”. With the peeling of the scalp and excessive fat content it will also be useful to use peels more often (once or twice a week depending on the situation) - this will help the serums work better. Of course, it is worth eliminating the means and procedures that provoke the problem, and if this is not possible, then at least reduce the frequency of their use. You should not expect instant results from the use of additional funds, but if the care of the scalp becomes a habit, in a couple of months the result can be assessed by the quality of freshly grown hair.
What to do with a fallout
"Hair loss can be caused by a large number of causes: genetic, and external, and internal. General recommendations are reduced to enhanced nutrition of hair follicles with the help of special preparations that are rubbed into the scalp. Prescriptions for nutrition, medication and additional procedures should be made by the doctor based on patient tests, ”says Mila Zyukova Frequently, changes in hormonal levels, an incorrect diet, frequent chemical procedures, and stress lead to hair loss in women. The last factors are the most innocent, and the problem is solved by their elimination. It is worth remembering that the hair reacts to everything with a delay of several months. Loss of stress or abuse of fast food should just endure. If the hair sypyatsya for several months and do not plan to stop,
Hair loss due to hormonal changes can occur for natural reasons during adolescence, during pregnancy and immediately after it and, of course, during menopause. “To prevent such problems, it is very important to start skincare care as early as possible for preventive purposes. Then this process can be stopped and controlled, ”says Svetlana Kobzeva. Means against hair loss work in two directions at once: hold the follicles in the skin more tightly and stimulate the growth of new hair from inactive follicles. To see the result of products for hair growth, you need to use them for a long time (at least three months) and eliminate other problems with the scalp, and if they are, combine the drugs. For example, one day use seboreguliruyuschuyu serum, and the next - a means for hair growth. It will be useful to pass the analysis on vitamins and minerals. For example, hair can often grow slowly due to lack of zinc.
