Does hair become smoother when you blow-dry it?

Question

Blow-drying your hair vs. letting it air-dry. Which one is better for your hair? Which is better for your style? I have straight hair.

Answer 1

For long term effects, air-dry is better, otherwise your hair will be brittle with spilt ends and such. However, for a one day styling, blow-dry is better, especially if you use a large round brush and finish on the cold setting.

Answer 2

IF you have straight hair and want it fuller, blow-dry while bedding over.

It's not healthy to blow-dry everyday, it can cause dryness and breakage.

Depending on what style you want and the texture of your hair; there are a lot of products out there that can help protect your hair from becoming damaged.

I have long hair down past the middle of my back. It's healthy, but started to become dry from drying too often. Now I try to blow-dry as least as possible, but if I do, I use Pro Vitamin Intensives/Instant Repair. I love it, it leaves my hair silky and shiny!

Answer 3

my hair gets fuzzy when blow dried and when I let it air dry, it only gets kinda fuzzy. I have some body waves tho.



If you blow it dry, you should use some kind of product, like a shine or glass. Those have oil in them that relaxes any fuzzies after blow drying



On blow dry vs air dry, it depends on what's going on..where you are goinig, etc. but i think air drying is better for your hair, not too hot or damaging.

Answer 4

I have thick, curly hair and blow-drying it does make it smoother than before. But each person has a different kind of hair so this might not be true for everyone.

Answer 5

Blow drying helps to make your hair feel fuller and to style it.

Letting it dry naturally is probably best as a blow dryer over time

will slightly damage/dry out your hair. Keep using conditioner and it will look beautiful both ways.

Answer 6

I have straight hair too, and I have found that air-drying my hair makes it much softer than when I blow-dry it. Plus, in the long run, blow drying kills your hair (straightening does too, just much faster).

Answer 7

I think it is smoother when you blow dry it. Blow drying it does dry it out and can cause it to break off.I have long blond straight hair and if I don't blow dry it, it is real limp.

Answer 8

When I cold water rinse my hair it seems to be more flatter when it air dries vs using a warm water rinse with air dry.



No hair dryer used. I save electricity this way.

I use towel to squeeze dry the hair, not rub it.

Answer 9

blow drying does make some hair smoother. I do both depending or the look I am going for( straight or poufy)

Answer 10

Well, letting it air dry is better for your hair, but blow drying is better for styling, unless you have straight hair with no frizz, then air dry. I have frizz, so I have to apply glosser to my hair, then blow dry staight, then flat iron. Count your blessings!

Answer 11

it depends on your hair type and HOW you blow-dry it. Using a round brush and directing the air downward will smooth out your hair, while blowing your hair all over the place will cause it to tangle and often frizz.

Answer 12

Well as my experience i can say its about the product. You want smooth hair use a serum and try to blow dry it, or use a flat iron.

Answer 13

i'm half white and half black, and if i blow dry my hair i get a fro. i know hair gets straighter if you blow dry it and use a round brush but i'm not too sure, i know that if i want my hair straight the flat iron is my best bet.

Answer 14

blow drying. but it depends on what type of blow dryer you use. some blow dryers will simply just damage your hair and fry it. but other brands like CHI work well. try using CHI blow dryer which won't damage your hair. go to places like ULTA and ask if they have it or anything similar to it. it's a well known brand in hair care.

Answer 15

i thought that blow drying damages the hair due to the heat, so i usually air dry mine. it looks sleeker if blown dry properly though.

Answer 16

blow dry it and positio the blow-dryer so it blows air down the hair hari strand. it's smoother and shinier.

Answer 17

With my hair, blowdrying it doesnt necessarily make it smoother but easier to manage. And it does make it look fuller in volume.

Answer 18

It is straighter and softer. when i blow dry mine, its not kinky. Its alot puffier though, thats why i straighten after i blow dry with a ceramic hair straightener.

Answer 19

yes it does but,use frizz-ease hairserum&secret weapon.and a good conditioner like pantene or fructis.i also flat-iron and use a leave in conditioner,(pantene)

Answer 20

Yes an more shiny

Answer 21

dont mind me....but it does make it smoother....but also falls off smoothly........hehehhe