Okay, so, I gotta share this because it’s been a real game-changer for me. I’ve always had this curly hair, right? It’s a blessing and a curse. I mean, it looks great when it’s on point, but getting there? That’s the battle. I’ve tried so many ways to dry my hair without turning into a fluff ball, and let me tell you, it’s been a journey.
So, the other day, I decided to document my whole hair-drying routine. Yeah, I know, sounds a bit much, but I figured, why not? Maybe someone out there is struggling like I was. I grabbed my phone, set it up on a little tripod thingy, and started recording.
First things first, I washed my hair. Nothing fancy, just my usual shampoo and conditioner. Then came the tricky part. I used to just rub my hair with a towel like a madman, but I learned that’s a big no-no. Apparently, regular towels are the enemy of curly hair – they create frizz, and nobody wants that. Now, I use this special curly hair towel. It’s super gentle, and I just use it to scrunch the excess water out. I do it gently, trying to squeeze the water out and let the curls form without messing them up too much.
Next up, I grabbed my styling products. I used to go in with the heaviest stuff, thinking it would hold the curls, but it just made my hair crunchy and weighed down. Now, I’m all about that light styling foam. It’s a total game-changer, seriously. I put a little bit in my hands, rub them together, and then scrunch it into my damp hair. The foam is so light that you can apply it all over your hair. I try to make sure every strand gets some of that love. Then I did the scrunch upwards, trying to define the curls. I also tried using a bit of sea salt spray for that beachy look. Not too much, just a little spritz to give it some texture.
Then it was time to dry. I got this blow dryer, the BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium. It’s pretty powerful and it seemed like it would be good for my hair. And the best part? It came with a diffuser! This thing is a lifesaver. I popped the diffuser on, switched the dryer to a low heat setting, and started drying. Now, I don’t just blast my hair all over the place. I section it, clip up the top parts, and start with the bottom layers. I work in small sections, holding the diffuser close to my roots to dry them first. This helps with volume, and it’s crucial for me because my hair tends to fall flat otherwise.
Once the roots are dry, I move on to the lengths. I cup the curls in the diffuser and hold it there for a few seconds, then move on to the next section. It’s a slow process, I won’t lie. But it’s worth it. I keep going until my hair is about 80% dry. I leave a little bit of dampness because letting it air dry the rest of the way helps reduce frizz even more.
After it’s all dry, I flip my head upside down and give it a good shake to loosen up the curls. Then, I just use my fingers to fluff it out a bit and style it how I like it. It is a bit of work, but my curls are defined, they’re not frizzy, and they feel soft, not crunchy. And honestly, after seeing the results on camera, I felt like a total pro. It’s a simple routine, and it totally works for me. I’m so glad I figured this out, and I really hope my little experiment helps someone else out there tame their curly hair beast! It can be done, trust me!
- Regular towels are a no-go. Curly hair towels are the way.
- Light styling foam is my new best friend. No more crunchy curls!
- The BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium blow dryer is pretty powerful, and the diffuser is essential.
- Low heat and slow drying are key.
- Patience is a virtue, especially when it comes to curly hair.
Things I’ve realized:
So, that’s it. That’s my curly hair drying routine. Hope you found it helpful.
