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Hair Care Tips: As beautiful as curly hair looks, its care is equally special. The texture of such hair is different from that of straight hair, hence they quickly become dry, tangled and frizzy. This is why using hair dryer can prove to be more harmful for curly hair. Let us know in detail why this happens.

lack of moisture

Curly hair is naturally drier. When you use hot air from a hair dryer, your hair loses its natural moisture rapidly. Due to this the hair becomes more dry and lifeless.

Increase in frizz problem

Due to heat, the outer layer (cuticle) of the hair opens, which increases frizz in the hair. This problem is more visible in curly hair.

loss of curl pattern

Repeatedly using a hair dryer can spoil the natural shape of the curls. This makes the hair look scattered and unmanageable.

hair loss

Due to excessive heat, hair becomes weak, which increases the problem of hair breakage. Curly hair is already fragile, so it is more prone to breakage.

effect on scalp

Strong hot air can also dry out the scalp, causing problems like itching and dandruff.

What to do if you have to use a hair dryer?

1- Be sure to apply heat protectant.
2- Use the dryer on low or cool setting.
3- Use the diffuser attachment to maintain the shape of the curls.
4- Dry the hair 70–80% first with a towel or microfiber cloth.
5- Keep the dryer at a short distance from the hair.

What are the better options?

1- Dry hair with microfiber towel.
2- Adopting “plopping” technique from cotton T-shirt.
3- Letting the hair dry in open air.

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