To Blow Dry or Air Dry

There is a big difference between blow drying and air drying one’s hair. Some women and men opt to blow dry their hair because it saves time and others choose to let their hair air dry because it is less damaging to the hair. Having perfectly styled hair can be done either way and it really is the choice of the person doing the styling. There are several differences on blow drying and air drying.

Air drying is non-damaging. It is the natural way for your wet tresses to dry. One thing to consider is that it will take your hair longer to dry using this method. For this reason, and this reason alone, many women opt to blow dry their hair to save time. For instance, when you’re getting ready for work, waiting for your hair to dry in order to style it is just not an option. Hair that has dried naturally can also be harder to style. Many women and men have hair with natural curls and waves to it. When hair dries naturally, the curls and waves set into the hairstyle. Straightening the hair, for instance, will take longer when hair is dried naturally

One thing to take into consideration is the fact that air drying your hair is non-damaging, as stated previously. What this means is that your hair will suffer fewer split ends and heat damage that is associated with blowing the hair dry. It is something to consider when the health of your hair is a big issue for you. Many women can blow dry their hair every day without much thought or consequence.

Blow drying the hair is another method of drying it. Blow drying is a quick and easy way to get your wet hair dry in a jiffy. For women with short or shoulder length hair, blow drying can take anywhere from five to ten minutes. If your hair is very thick, coarse, and long it may take a little bit more time to get those locks dry. Alternatively, blow drying your hair is a fantastic way to keep healthy in the cold winter months. Going outside with wet hair is not a safe option, and blow drying will quickly dry your hair completely.

The obvious difference between blow drying your hair and letting it air dry is cost. Air drying is free, obviously because air is free. Blow dryers cost money and depending on the quality and brand of your blow dryer, the price can vary greatly. Blow drying will also damage your hair over time, though special conditioners and heat protecting sprays can be used to avoid heat damage. Hair that has been blown dry is also easier to style with a straightener, for instance.