How to blow dry your hair smooth and shiny

Materials

• Towel

• Hairdryer

• Brush / Comb

• Claw-Clip or barrette

• Your usual styling products or a small amount of hair gel for touch-ups 

Step 1: Twist hair up into a towel in order to remove excess water. How long you keep it wrapped in the towel is up to you–my hair is long, so time permitting, I keep it like that for about 15 minutes.

Step 2: Comb out any tangles and part hair as you wish.

Step 3: Gather hair and twist except for a thin layer at the base of your head. Pin hair on top of your head with the clip or barrette.

Step 4: Begin drying the loose hair. You can use a lower heat setting if you do not have a time restriction. When hair is completely dry, turn off hairdryer and brush or comb hair.

Step 5: Remove clip and take another section of hair to be dried. Re-twist your hair and replace pin.

Step 6: Repeat steps 3 through 5 as necessary. For thicker hair, you may need to separate hair into sections several times. My hair is of a medium thickness but long, so I separate it into 3 sections.

Step 7: Once hair is completely dry, brush and style as you wish, or leave it down, as it should be less dried-out and more manageable. If your hair is not completely frizz-free and cooperative, rub a small amount of gel in your hands a nickel- or quarter-size dab and gently smooth over your hair, paying close attention to the ends.

Drying and styling time will vary based on your hair’s thickness and length.

Approximate time required: 10-20 minutes, depending on thickness and length of hair.