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QuestionCan you straighten hair when it is damp?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.You should never use a straightening iron on damp hair. You can straighten damp hair with a large round brush and a hairdryer, however.
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QuestionHow long does it take for your hair to air dry?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.This depends on your hair length and texture. Some short cuts dry in as little as 15 minutes, while long, thick hair can take hours.
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QuestionIs drying your hair with a hairdryer bad?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Using a hairdryer can be damaging if you do it frequently. You can minimize this by buying a professional ionic hair dryer.
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QuestionHow do you get your hair to dry faster?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Squeeze as much water out as you can in the shower. Then, use a towel to squeeze excess water out, focusing on the roots.
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QuestionI need to be somewhere in 15 minutes and I don't have a blow dryer. What can I do to get my hair dry?Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.Although you don’t have a blow dryer, you could still remove excess water from your hair with a towel or plop it with a t-shirt. 15 minutes likely won’t be long enough for your hair to completely dry, so style it how you like, and let it air dry as you continue to go about your day.
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QuestionMy hair is thin and it takes a long time to dry. What can I do to speed it up?Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.If your hair is very thin, it shouldn’t take a very long time to air dry. Usually, the thinner the hair, the quicker it’ll dry, and vice versa. After shampooing your hair, use your hands to squeeze excess water from your hair. Afterwards, use a towel to remove even more water from your hair, section by section. Lastly, wrap your head in a turban for about 15 minutes. After removing the turban, your hair should pretty much be dry.
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QuestionWhat if I am going to sleep?Community AnswerTie you hair up so it doesn't look greasy in the morning. Then, let it dry naturally. You could also push back your bedtime a few minutes and follow these steps until your hair is drier.
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QuestionWhat can I do if my hair is very thin?Community AnswerDry it the same as mentioned in this guide. If you have to use a hair dryer, only set it on high for a minute or less and get the roots dry first.
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QuestionWhat if I'm in a hurry?Community AnswerUsing a hair dryer would obviously be the fastest method. If you can, prior to doing this, remove extra moisture using the techniques said above as it will make the process quicker. If you really don't have time, the best thing to do would be to put your hair up, so it's unnoticeable.
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QuestionWhat if you are in a huge hurry?Community AnswerWake up very early and wash your hair. Squeeze out excess water and shake the hair. While the hair is wrapped in towel, you can put on some clothes. When you are dressed, take away the towel. Use a diadem so you don't have the hair in your face. The you can let it air dry in the sun on your way to work or school. If you're in the car or on public transportation, the heater will help to dry your hair.
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QuestionWhen dry my hair just with a hair dryer, some of my hair goes curly, usually the front of my hair but it also goes really fluffy.Community AnswerMake sure you can get as much hair dry as you possibly can while using a towel. Then finish it off with a hair dryer. This will fix your problem and it's healthier for your hair.
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QuestionWill conditioner help my hair dry faster?Community AnswerNo, it won't make a difference to drying time but it does help to prevent the hair from drying out or turning into straw.
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QuestionHow do I blot my hair?Community AnswerTo blot your hair, rub it and dry it with a towel. Try not to do it too vigorously though because that will lead to frizz.
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QuestionI'm going to school camp and there is no hairdryer. What should I do?Community AnswerTake a few spare towels and keep the wet hair wrapped up. If you can, keep the towels on a radiator so that they are warm and wet ones can dry faster. Try and go outside to get it dry if it's warm outside.
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QuestionCan brushing my hair with a regular brush help dry your hair faster too?Community AnswerSome brushes have rough bristles that can damage your hair. Microfiber brushes capture some of the moisture from your hair, without making it frizzy, so they're your best bet.
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QuestionWhy does it take so long?!Community AnswerIt just does, same way it takes clothing quite a while to dry without a dryer. The longer your hair takes to dry, the healthier it likely is. Unhealthy, dry hair dries faster.
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QuestionWhat if I have really, really thin hair?Community AnswerJust do the same process, but very carefully. Your hair will dry a lot faster, because it is thin.
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QuestionWhat if you live in an area with not much sunlight?Community AnswerStay in a warm room indoors, it'll dry fast enough there.
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QuestionWhat can I do if my hair is very thick?Community AnswerThen, you should probably do these steps for about two to three minutes longer.
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QuestionIf I am in a huge hurry, could I turn the air on high or open the windows of my car?Community AnswerYou'll probably dry your hair a bit, but you'll almost certainly make a mess of it, especially if you open the window.
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QuestionHow can I go in the sun if it's raining or it is night?Community AnswerYou can sit in front of a air conditioner or heater on the highest setting possible for a few minutes, then use a hair dryer to dry the rest of your hair.
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QuestionWhat if I don't want to style my hair but I'm in a hurry and have no time to blow/air dry it?Community AnswerWrap it in a towel turban as long as you can and then slick it back with gel.
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QuestionWhat if I'm waiting to go to bed?Community AnswerPush back your bedtime a few minutes and repeat most of the steps above until your hair is at least mostly dry.
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QuestionWhat if I have extremely thick hair?Community AnswerYou might have to go to your hairdresser and cut a few inches. Trust me, you will feel that your hair is lighter and more manageable. But if you can't do that, you might want to get a blow dryer or make time (wake up earlier, etc.) to dry your hair using the tips in this article.
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QuestionDoes putting coconut oil in the ends can make any difference?Community AnswerThis can improve the health of your hair, but it may take longer to dry.
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QuestionHow long does it take hair to dry ?Community AnswerIt depends on how thick your hair is.
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QuestionIs there a way to do it in 10 minutes?Community AnswerStart by either blotting your hair or rolling it around in your towel. Then use a wide-toothed comb to brush through it while using a hair dryer on the highest setting. Yes, to dry it fast, you need to use a hair dryer. Or, have a very hot day!
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QuestionHow long would it take if my hair is thick and curly and short?Community AnswerIt would probably take a while, but not as long as if you had long hair. Try having the towel in your hair longer than you usually do it for.
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QuestionCan I straighten my hair if it is damp?Community AnswerNo, as it will damage your hair.
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QuestionCan I dry my hair with a pure cotton thin towel?Community AnswerYes, that works, but try not to fluff up your hair with it, just wrap the towel around your hair and pull it down. This should prevent your hair from being frizzy when it's fully dry.
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