Emerson Salon – Capitol Hill Seattle

BellaSugar posted some great tips from hair stylist John Frieda on getting the most out of your hair dryer (link)

Here were my favorite:

• Moisture Levels: “Getting all the moisture out is very, very important,” says Frieda. “There is an exact moment when hair passes from wet to dry,” he explains. If you don’t dry your hair enough, you leave behind too much moisture, which can cause eventual frizz. However, if you overdry, it will also frizz. On top of all that, frizzy hair tends to hold onto moisture.
• When Diffusing Curly Locks: For a tighter curl pattern, scrunch and squeeze the hair closer to the scalp when diffusing. Add heat and release. Repeat with the scrunching and heating process until the hair is fully dry. For looser curl, let the hair hang instead of bunching it into the diffuser.
• Tilt a Girl: “Drying [the hair] equally is very important,” says Frieda. Tilting the hair to the sides while blow-drying allows the hair to dry more evenly.

Remember that intense heat can also damage your hair so make sure to check out Kevin Murphy’s heat protection line.