If I must blow dry

[HumanBean]

Lets say I have time to allow my hair to air dry somewhat after a wash, but not enough time to allow it to completely dry.

Is it better to:

1) blow dry wet hair halfway then let air dry the rest of the way? Or,

2) let it air dry halfway then blow dry the rest? Or,

3) both are equally bad?

[MagicalMystery]

I have very thick hair and a lot of it, and quite often, I have to either leave the house with wet hair, or use a blow dryer (which kills my hair). I usually let it air dry half way, then use my hair dryer on the cool setting to finish it off. If it's nice out and breezy, I let the sun and breeze dry it for me.

[luxepiggy]

Actually, for most people the best option is to blow dry in the middle: blot or wrap the hair until it's no longer soaking wet, blow dry until barely damp, blast with cold shot, then air dry the rest of the way.

[lady_hero]

I always blow dry my hair and I've never had any ill effects. I towel dry for about 30 minutes, then blow dry on warm and cool.

[lapushka]

I have my hair in a turbie for 10 to 15 minutes. It's then airdried from damp to about 60-70% dry, then the rest is blowdried.

[elisabeta_b]

I always blow dry my hair and I've never had any ill effects. I towel dry for about 30 minutes, then blow dry on warm and cool.

Same here; haven't noticed any difference in hair damage whatsoever. Only that my hair looks so much better when blow dried.

[spidermom]

I think it's best to let it dry part-way, then finish with blow-drying. Wet hair is extremely vulnerable to damage.

[Mayflower]

I always let my hair sit in a towel for 20 minutes, then let it airdry 'till 85% dry, then blowdry the rest on warm. It's important to know that a blowdryer isn't the devil. I do this 2 times a week and my hair grows just fine, with minimal split ends. No need to freak out over little 'damage-causing things' if you do everything with moderation.

[spidermom]

I really like how the blow-dryer makes my hair more smooth, less grabby. It makes untangling so much easier! That's a plus.

[spookyghost]

Same here; haven't noticed any difference in hair damage whatsoever. Only that my hair looks so much better when blow dried.

My hair looks better when I blow dry it also But my hair is so damaged from bleach highlights, using terrible shampoos, and the flat iron that I cant tell if how much damage if any is coming from the hair dryer. I have been oiling my hair, using organic shampoo and conditioner, air drying or drying on the cool setting. But I would love to blow dry on warm My hair just looks better when I do!