The Pros and Cons of Blow-drying and Air-drying Hair

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that hair dryers use air and heat to dry wet hair.

Do you know the primary component of hair? It’s protein, just like an egg. Protein is very fragile to heat, that is, using excessive heat will result in moisture loss, dryness, and split-ends. This is why hair will begin to feel very hard and stiff after frequent blow-drying. Unfortunately, hardened, damaged hair will not be able to return to its original condition. I believe this is why many prefer to air-dry their hair because of the damage that blow-drying causes.

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Yes, there are benefits to drying hair naturally, such as less damage, longer-lasting colors and perms, and saving time and energy. However, there are far greater negative consequences to air-drying hair.

1. Bacteria live on the scalp and hair, and they multiply in the wet conditions. So, if your hair stays wet for an extended period, then these living bacteria will begin to cause an unpleasant odor. EWW!

2. There are cuticles that coat and protect the surface of the hair. In a wet state, these cuticles begin to peel off, which causes split ends.  Also, when you lose these cuticles, the inner layers become exposed and emerge from inside the hair shaft. OH, MY!

3. When hair stays wet and cold, it leads to poor blood circulation and increases the chance of thinning hair. NOOO!

So, blow-drying slows down the spread of bacteria, keeping hair protected and coated with cuticles. The key is not to leave the hair wet for an extended period and reduce blow-drying time to reduce scalp and hair damage. The best way is to quickly towel-dry immediately after taking a shower to dry the moisture from the hair and scalp, thereby reducing the need for extended blow-drying.

I hope this helps everyone to understand the pros and cons of both methods. Yes, some hair types and styles require you to dry your hair naturally, but remember, the two key points are to towel-dry and use product to keep your hair healthy.

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The magical tools hairstylists adore

Hi everyone! This is John from the Plano, Texas salon. Today I’m going to share my little secret to designing your dream hair.  

The blow-drying difference

One of the biggest aspects that make or break your overall look is blow-drying. Not only does it affect your look, it’s also a significant step in prepping your hair. Every one of your hair strands need to be evened out in order to cut with the utmost precision. It’s almost like prepping your skin for the makeup that comes afterwards. It also needs to be tailored to your hair type, hairstyle and how you want to look. Even if you have the same hairstyle, you can get a completely different look with blow-drying.

A hairstylist’s best friend

And with the perfect blow-dry comes the perfect brush. Shoji Works is my favorite Japanese brush brand. They’ve been creating the best brushes since 1925 and hairstylists around the world love them for the quality and intricacy of its products. The bristles, the handle curve, the weight—you can tell that every single part of the brush is made with care and passion. The breadth and variety of their brushes allows us to customize for every one of our customers. I myself use 8 different brushes to tailor to my customers’ hair situation, whether it be the length, coarseness or damage level.

So, there’s a glimpse of the tools that support a hairstylist. We take great pride in our work of hair design and we think it shows in the tools we use.

It’s been an awesome 3 months since we’ve launched our new salon. Interacting with customers in our new home has been such a pleasure and we can’t wait to meet more!

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3 simple secrets to hydrated hair.

Did you know that 12%-14% of your hair is supposed to be made up of water? When this moisture level is maintained, your hair is at it's best with the shine and smoothness of every woman's dreams. On the flip side, your hair gets coarse and rugged when that moisture level goes down to 6%-8%. It may seem like a small difference in the numbers, but you won't believe the amount of impact it has on your hair.

So how the heck do you maintain that ideal moisture level? Start with these 3 pointers.

1. Wash it right

We've done a whole entire blog post on this in the past, but it's so important we're going to say it again. Yes, there's a correct way of washing your hair. It's important for you to focus on washing your scalp instead of your hair strands because the scalp is the root of all of your hair problems. When you let dirt build up in your scalp, it not only welcomes bacteria, but it causes inflammation and dehydration to your entire hair. 

If you're the type of person who rubs and scrubs your hair strands, you're creating too much friction for your hair causing even more dehydration. For step-by-step details on the correct way to wash your hair, read our past blog post: The #1 most important step in hair care most women ignore.

Recommended shampoo for hydration: RENE FURTERER CARTHAME

2. Treat it right

There's also a correct way of applying hair treatment. Once you've washed your hair with shampoo, make sure you dry it with a towel before applying your treatment. It's harder for the treatment to actually get deep down into the core of your hair when your hair is still soaking wet. Once you've applied your treatment, don't rinse it off right away. You need to give it time (Read specific instructions on product packaging) for all the nutrients to sink in for perfect hydration. After you've waited, make sure you rinse off every bit of the treatment. Some people only mildly rinse thinking it's better to leave some treatment in your hair, but in fact, once the nutrients have sunk in, there's no need to leave it in. Rinse thoroughly to prevent unnecessary build up in your hair. 

3. Dry it right

What does drying have to do with moisture? Isn't it the complete opposite of hydration? Some people leave their hair wet and let it air dry because it seems like the most natural option. But in fact, leaving your hair wet for a considerable amount of time leaves your hair cuticles open, which causes dehydration. Heat will actually help close those cuticles, closing in all the nutrients and moisture you applied from your treatment. 

You guessed it. There's a proper way of drying your hair as well. 

1) Once you've come out of the shower, press your hair with a towel and gently remove excess water. Blow-drying completely soaked hair is quite damaging. 

2) When your hair is blow-dryer ready, make sure you hold it at least 8" away from your hair. Set it on high heat and start drying your hair from the roots. Concentrate on your roots and try not to apply your dryer directly to your ends. A lot of times, the heat coming in from your roots is enough to dry the ends. Don't use combs or brushes yet because they can cause damage when used on wet hair. Just use your hands to comb through.

3) Once your roots are completely dry, you can switch to low heat or cold air for the rest of your hair. Too much heat on your hair will damage it. The change in temperature from hot to cold will actually tighten up your hair cuticles, giving your hair a healthy shine.

So now you know the secret to maintaining moisturized hair! Master these 3 steps for perfect hydration and get glowing hair all the ladies will be jealous of.  

Simple blow-drying trick for a salon-perfect finish

The benefits of blow-drying your hair:

Ever wonder why your hair looks so goddamn good at the hair salon, but not so much after you style it yourself? The secret lies in blow-drying your hair. There’s a clear benefit in blow-drying. When your hair is wet, your hair cuticles are opened up. By drying your hair, those open cuticles close up bringing beautiful shine to your hair. This also promotes the reformation of your hair’s hydrogen bond, creating stronger, healthier hair.

It’s all about the direction:

Next time you blow-dry, pay attention to the direction in which you hold your blow- dryer. Focus on drying your hair from the roots to the ends, in the direction you want your hair to flow. If you want to add volume to your hair, make sure you hold up your roots and blow heat to your roots.

This may seem trivial, but trust us. It makes a world of a difference. Try it out or ask your hair stylist for more advice on how to blow-dry your hair.