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Time is a luxury - and every moment counts. Whether you’re preparing for a busy day ahead or transitioning from day to night, waiting for your hair to dry shouldn’t slow you down. In this step-by-step guide, Laura Elliott, Head of Education at Neäl & Wølf reveals 10 steps to dry your hair faster, from towel drying to blow drying1. Use a hydrating shampoo and conditioner
1. Use a hydrating shampoo and conditioner
As strange as it sounds, prepping for fast drying actually starts when your hair is wet. Use a hydrating shampoo and conditioner like our HYDRATE Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner to ensure your strands stay nourished, so your hair dryer focuses on removing excess water - not stripping away your natural oils.
2. Reach for a microfibre towel
Traditional cotton towels can cause friction, leading to breakages and frizzy locks. Swap your cotton towel for a microfibre towel, which is ultra-absorbent and kinder to your hair. It draws out water more effectively, cutting down your drying time even before you’ve picked up your hair dryer.
3. Squeeze, don’t rub
Using your microfibre towel, gently squeeze and pat the water out of your strands. This quickly rinses water out of your locks, opposed to roughly drying which not only takes longer, but can also cause damage. Extra benefit? The technique can help hair retain its natural shape and shine.
4. Put hair into sections
Before grabbing your hair dryer, it’s time to prep. Section your hair into four to six parts, depending on how thick your hair is. Not only does this make your hair much more manageable, it also dries hair faster and more evenly - so that you don’t need to go over and over the same spot.
5. Apply a fast-drying spray
Support your blow dry with a fast-drying product that protects from heat. Our MIRACLE Rapid Blow-Dry Mist is the perfect time-saving essential, formulated to repel water away from your strands. This speeds up drying time by up to 50%, whilst also detangling, smoothing and adding heat protection. It’s a true multi-tasker!
6. Choose the right hair dryer
A powerful hair dryer makes all the difference. Our HERØ Ionic Technology Hair Dryer uses a 110,000 RPM Motor to dry hair quickly, whilst using ionic technology to smooth locks at the same time. By speeding up the drying time, this also reduces the length that hair is exposed to heat, lessening the risk of heat damage. It’s also super lightweight, ultra-quiet, and comes with a diffuser attachment for curlier locks.
7. Work in sections with a round brush
This is where the sections you prepped earlier come in! As you dry, brush your hair with a round brush and hold close to the hair dryer nozzle. This allows you to hold hair closer (at least three inches away) to the source of the heat, drying it faster, whilst also creating tension that smooths the cuticle down. Drying your hair like this is especially effective for wispy fringes and layers, as it allows you to shape as you style.
8. Flip hair to circulate air
Another hair drying tip? Flip your hair upside down! This increases airflow around the roots and scalp, helping your hair to dry quicker whilst giving it a natural lift. If you have curly or wavy hair, you can use a diffuser here, which evenly distributes heat to dry a wider section of your locks at the same time.
9. Dry from root to tip
When drying, always direct airflow from the root downwards. This helps hair dry more efficiently as it sends water to the end of the strands, where it can then dissipate. The technique also flattens the cuticle, reducing frizz and leaving your strands with a glossy, sleek finish.
10. Finish with a shot of cool air
Your hair will have already dried quickly by this point, but what’s a style without a finishing touch? It can be a good idea whilst drying to start on a high heat and gradually turn down the heat as your locks dry. When they are dry, blast your hair with the cool shot button to seal in the cuticle, lock in your style and add lasting shine.
With the right products, tools and techniques, you can dry your hair in no time! If there’s one upgrade that transforms your entire drying experience, it’s the HERØ Ionic Technology Hair Dryer and MIRACLE Rapid Blow-Dry Mist combo. Together, these products are your fast-track to flawless hair everyday, in less time. Browse our full range of tailored products: Blow Dry Hair Products
