Hey Curlies,
A lot of people who are natural and who have naturally curly hair are nervous about heat damage. I, for a long time, wouldn't pick up a heat infused styling tool because I love my curl pattern. I began experimenting with blown out styles late last year and it is something different.
There are few different ways to blow dry your hair but the most common two are sitting under a hooded dryer and using a hand-held dryer. Here is the break down.
Hooded Dryer
-This heat isn't direct heat and is more of a heat level that is spread.
-One of the safer ways of blow drying hair
Hand-Held Blow Dryer
-This heat is direct because the heat is all going to one area of your hair
-This heat is one that can cause heat damage if done extensively on high heat.
Always remember to use a heat protectant with any of these methods. To see a list of recommendations, click here. Grapeseed oil is also a fantastic heat protectant.
Be sure to also blow dry your hair, especially if using a hand-held dryer, on the lowest setting possible. This will reduce the chance of heat damage.
Will you get heat damage from blow drying?
To be honest, I can't answer that question for you because everyone's hair is different. I will say that I have become more comfortable with heat over the last few months because I have been taking the right precautions to use heat styling tools. Don't be afraid to do something different with your hair.
ClassyCurlies