When using hair dryers select lowered temperatures to keep from splitting or otherwise damaging hair. Hair that has been
subjected to the use of a permanent is weaker due to the application of chemicals, and should be treated gently and with greater care than hair that isn''t chemically altered.
Blow
drying hair can be done in a healthier way by using a diffuser so the air flow is not focused in a stream. This will also help prevent excessive tangling. Also, consider
setting the blow dryer on a cooler setting versus high. Further, take care when using a blow dryer, or any hot appliance such as irons to not get the heat too close to scalp skin as a burn of the skin is possible. For those with thick hair, half drying can work if one has the time to also allow for some air drying (letting nature finish the drying process). These ideas can still allow one to style their hair yet preserve the health, beauty and luster of the organic fiber that hair is.