Is Hair Dryer Safe

As long as you find the critical point of heat and moisture balance, it is completely safe to use a hair dryer. More than 90% of the so-called “hair dryer damaged hair” cases are not equipment problems, but the use of methods is too amateur. To ensure the safety of daily blowing, you must look for models with overheat protection and negative ion function, and stick to the “six-inch principle” (keep the nozzle at least six inches away from the hair). It is more dangerous to keep hair wet for a long time than to worry about the hot air-wet hair period is the most fragile time for hair scales, which is not only easy to cause hair dryness and fracture, but also may even cause scalp fungi to breed.

Incorrect Use Can Lead To Danger

Most hair damage is man-made. You need to be alert to the following 3 risk points:

• Heat damage: If you stare at one location and blow hard, the hair scales on the surface of the hair will soon scorch, and bifurcation and fracture will follow.
• Scalp dehydration: scalp and facial skin need oil protection, too high temperature will destroy the scalp barrier, resulting in dryness, itching and even redness.
• Wet hair paradox: Many people feel that natural dry is safer, but the wet scalp environment is a hotbed of fungi, which will make the hair structure extremely fragile for a long time.

Master The “Six-Inch Distance”

The simplest and most effective way to prevent thermal damage is to control the distance. Why does it have to be six inches? Because this distance allows the airflow to spread evenly and avoid local overheating. In addition, the hand must not be set in one place, to maintain continuous dynamic movement. This is actually the logic of “dynamic hair blowing” in the hair salon-to prevent hot spots from gathering through continuous exercise, to ensure that every inch of hair can be evenly heated, and the hair scales blown out are smoother and smoother.

Select The Right Tool

Not all hair dryers are the same. When shopping, be sure to focus on two core features:

• Overheat protection: good models have a temperature sensor inside, once the temperature exceeds the standard, it will automatically cut off or adjust the heating element. This not only prevents the device from spontaneously igniting, but more importantly, it can put a “fuse” on your hair.
• Negative ion technology: Negative ions can disassemble large water droplets into fine particles, allowing hair to absorb water faster. Shortening the hair drying time is equivalent to reducing heat exposure, and at the same time it can help close the hair scales, and the gloss of the hair will be significantly different after blowing.

Set The Temperature

Many users feel that it is completely unnecessary to open the highest temperature and dry fast.

• Medium temperature range: For most hair types, medium temperature is efficient enough without over-stripping the hair’s natural oils.
• Cold wind button: don’t save this last step. After blow-drying, sweep it times with cold air, which can quickly lock the shape and close the hair scales that were slightly opened by heat before, and the texture of the blown hair will be much better.

The Role Of Thermal Protection Agent

Safety is not only about the equipment, but also about what line of defense you add to your hair. Always apply thermal protection spray or cream before blowing. Its principle is simple: a polymer film is formed on the surface of the hair, acting as a buffer for thermal energy. In this way, the heat of the hair dryer will be evenly distributed on the surface of the hair, instead of drilling directly into the core of the hair.

Blowing Hair Should Be Part Of A Healthy Habit

After all, the hair dryer is a completely controllable safety tool. As long as you keep a reasonable distance, choose the right equipment with safety functions, and do a good job of basic thermal protection, you can make a hair salon-level care effect at home. Remember, it is never the action of “blowing” that hurts the hair, but the “you” who does not know how to control the distance and temperature.