Comments on: Bionic Tip: Towel dry hair gently

By: Bionic Beauty

Bionic Beauty — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:26:29 +0000

Kirsten, If you like Pureology, you should check out the L’Oreal EverPure sulfate-free products. They are relatively new at the drugstores and are twins to the Pureology line. I actually like the EverPure 100x more. My hair doesn’t frizz, isn’t weighed down, and my color doesn’t fade. (here’s my review: http://bionic-beauty.com/review-loreal-everpure-sulfate-free/)
Let me know if you try it!
~Jami

By: Kirsten P.

Kirsten P. — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:54:07 +0000

The best advice I can give your hair, is to treat it “GENTLY.” I never brush my hair too roughly or fast, and I never ring the water out of my hair. My hair is long, thick and colored, so I constantly have to maintain it. I love to use leave in conditioners on the ends of my strands, they really do wonders on your hair! I also use gentle shampoos and deep conditioners. I love Pureology and Herbal Essences “Color Me Happy.” Pantene is also one of my favorite brands!

By: Ouidad

Ouidad — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:55:08 +0000

Great tip! You’re so right, wrapping your hair in a towel or even just drying it roughly can cause so much breakage! Especially for curls!
Linda for Ouidad

By: Tashi

Tashi — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:52:39 +0000

Sham-Wow… LOL Never thought of that. I bet it *would* work, especially for longer hair.

I practically live at Target, hence, the many products I buy there, and some I can even recommend. Good luck brush shopping, at Tarzhay Boutique (MN-speak for Target, lol) and at Sally. Both places are addicting!

By: Bionic Beauty

Bionic Beauty — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:45:47 +0000

Definitely Cheap Chick! I almost always air dry except when I’m going out right afterwards. Then I use one of the new CHI ion dryers. I can’t believe how quick they dry my hair! It ‘blasts’ the water particles out rather than boiling them on your hair cuticle, so you end up with less damage.

That reminds me… I really need to write that review up.

By: Bionic Beauty

Bionic Beauty — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:44:36 +0000

LOL! I had to giggle at your comment about working for Umberto. I sometimes feel like when I blather endlessly about a product, people may think I’m getting paid for it… really and truly I’m not. I just LOVE getting word out about truly great products that deserve more attention.

I’m definitely planning a weekend Target trip to scout some brushes. I also thought Sally probably has some great ones. And… I have my discount card there.

By: Bionic Beauty

Bionic Beauty — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:43:04 +0000

Hi Stephanie, I know this may sound weird… but you could try one of those Sham-wow type towels. I use them to wash my face and LOVE them. Gentler than wash-clothes and soak up SO much water!!

By: The Cheap Chick

The Cheap Chick — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:57:23 +0000

I’ve read (and tried with good results) that you’re supposed to allow your hair to air-dry a bit before you blow it dry. It cuts down on the overall time under the heat – thus protecting your hair.
Works for me!

By: Tashi

Tashi — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:44:50 +0000

Jami, thanks! And you’re welcome. Glad to help! I got a round brush with the T3 tourmaline hair dryer I bought last year (quite the investment, but I was sick of the insufficient, cheap ones I had been getting). I finally threw the brush out, as its bristles tugged my hair and never got me the results I wanted. I probably suffered breaks or splits, too. My bangs always looked crooked, even after flat ironing them. The Umberto small round brush has been awesome (I don’t work at Target, nor for Umberto — I just love the brushes!). I think they’re still on sale this week, to boot! Either way, *I* think they work well.

Stephanie, I’m not savvy as to what kinds of towels/fabrics may be better than others for squeesing out moisture. But hang in there. I’d recommend letting your hair air dry, whenever possible, for about 5-10 minutes, after gently squeezing out as much water as you can. Use a diffuser for your curls as well, time permitting. I don’t use one most days, since my hair is very short, and air dries pretty fast. While your hair may take longer than you’d like to dry, the extra efforts are so well worth it. Let us know if a special towel works better for squeezing the water out.

By: Stephanie C

Stephanie C — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:25:49 +0000

I have been trying this, but it’s not so easy. I have mid-back length, thick, coarse naturally curly hair, which sops up sooooo much water. So it takes forever to pat my hair dry. I have read about different towel types that are recommended for curly hair – I may just have to try one….