Common Mistakes to Avoid When Drying Curly Hair

Drying your hair is an important step in your hair routine because it can impact the condition of your hair depending on the method and actions you apply.

Your drying process can greatly influence the definition of your curls as well as your hair health.

In this article we share with you the mistakes to absolutely avoid when drying your curls.

🚫 An aggressive gesture for your curls

Many people are still unaware of this, but it is strongly recommended not to use a classic cotton towel to wring out your hair or when drying it in general.

Due to their rough texture, these towels promote the appearance of frizz.

Additionally, these towels quickly remove a large amount of water from the hair, which can unbalance its natural moisture balance.

Wavy, curly, coily, and kinky hair has a naturally more open cuticle, making it more susceptible to the negative effects of friction and drying when blow-drying.

✅ Solution: opt for a microfiber towel or a cotton t-shirt.

We recommend using a microfiber towel or a t-shirt if you don't have one. Their soft material absorbs excess water without stripping the fiber of all the good cosmetic active ingredients or damaging it, ensuring mess-free drying.

🚨The dangers of excessive heat

It's a well-known fact that heated appliances aren't the best friends of textured hair. Just like straighteners, hair dryers can damage your hair when set too high.

Excessive heat can severely damage and weaken your hair fiber. It weakens the protein structure of your hair, making it more fragile and causing breakage, especially on the ends, which are already vulnerable.

To avoid this, remember to set your diffuser to a moderate heat and opt for a diffuser with specific settings designed to respect the hair fiber during drying!

💔 Impact on curl definition and risk of breakage:

Often, people tend to wring their hair too aggressively by rubbing it with a towel. This action is actually very harmful to your hair.

In fact, this has an impact on the definition of curls: friction generates static electricity, making hair more prone to frizz, it severely weakens the hair fiber, causing breakage, in addition to reducing the definition of curls and absorbing their moisture.

✅ Solution: "Plopping" technique to protect the shape of the curls:

Plopping is a method of drying curly hair that helps protect the shape of the curls while minimizing frizz.

Here's how: Place wet hair in the center of a microfiber towel or cotton t-shirt. Then wrap the towel around your hair and secure it at the crown of your head. Let it sit for 15 to 30 minutes to absorb excess moisture while preserving the curls' shape.

❗The importance of using care

One of the common mistakes people make before blow-drying is neglecting the essential pre-treatment step. Before you begin, it's essential to ensure your hair is well-nourished and protected, as this step plays a crucial role in maintaining its health and beauty.

To do this, apply a moisturizing and nourishing treatment specifically tailored to your hair type. These treatments help preserve its natural elasticity, strengthen the hair fiber against external aggressions, and limit the risk of breakage often associated with the fragility of textured hair. This moisturizing ritual also helps maintain curl definition, providing them with the necessary suppleness and hydration.

Additionally, we strongly recommend using a heat protectant before using a diffuser or any other heat source. This product acts as a protective barrier, reducing heat damage while helping to seal in moisture. This simple yet effective precaution ensures worry-free drying while preserving the vitality of your curls.

💧Prepare your curls with the right care

As we mentioned earlier, it's very important not to neglect styling treatments; they make all the difference. Textured hair can quickly become dry, dull, and prone to frizz. Its natural structure, more fragile and porous, easily loses moisture when exposed to heat or open air, which can lead to significant breakage and a loss of curl definition.

To avoid this, Jia Paris treatments, such as the Leave-in Conditioner , the Nourishing Smoothie and the Hair Milk are your allies.

Enriched with nourishing and moisturizing active ingredients, they act as a protective barrier and preserve the suppleness of your curls. With these products, your hair is ready to face drying while remaining soft, shiny, and well-defined.

🌿 The importance of gentle detangling

Additionally, detangling hair with your fingers or a wide-toothed comb before drying is a key step in maintaining the health and definition of textured hair. Unlike conventional brushes, these methods reduce the risk of breakage and minimize stress on the hair fiber. They also help distribute applied treatments evenly, promoting optimal hydration and protection before heat exposure.

⭐ The importance of the diffuser

Specially designed for curly, coily, and kinky hair, the diffuser distributes air gently and evenly, protecting the natural shape of curls while speeding up drying. It's a must-have tool for beautifying textured hair.

☑️ The right technique for a better result

To use your diffuser properly, it is essential to adopt a few specific techniques that will help you achieve optimal results, particularly when it comes to defining your curls and maximizing volume.

1. Gentle movements : To use the diffuser properly, use gentle movements. Don't be too rough, as this can lead to frizz after drying. Alternate between sections to allow the air to distribute evenly and preserve the natural shape of your curls. This also helps minimize breakage and maintain curl definition.

2. Upside-down drying : Use the diffuser upside down to maximize volume! This position lifts the roots and adds volume to your hair. This allows air to reach the roots, creating a voluminous effect while better defining your curls.

3. Alternate between sections : For optimal drying, it's important to work section by section. This allows you to target each strand and ensure even air distribution. This will avoid disturbing your curls and achieve a more even drying, with better definition.

🍃 A gentle method to preserve your curls

Air drying can also be a gentle way to preserve the natural moisture of textured hair. By avoiding heat exposure, curls stay more defined and the hair fiber is less damaged.

⚠️ Precautions to take:

However, there are precautions to take to avoid frizz:

💧 Apply a styling treatment or defining cream to structure your curls and limit frizz.

🙌 Do not manipulate your hair while drying , as this can disrupt its natural shape.

🧴 Use a microfiber towel or cotton T-shirt to absorb excess water without damaging the strands.

At Jia Paris, we offer effective treatments based on natural ingredients, ideal for meeting the needs of your wavy, curly, frizzy and kinky hair and protecting your curls during drying.

You'll find what you're looking for in our For My Curls range to optimize your hair drying.

🧖🏾‍♀️ The Intense Nutrition Mask :

In addition to our styling treatments, you can opt for the Intense Nutrition Mask to ensure deep nourishment for your hair before drying. This mask is ideal for restoring vitality to dry, fragile, and damaged hair. Thanks to its plant oils and natural butters, it provides intense and lasting nourishment without weighing hair down.

➿ The Curl Defining Serum :

Apply the Curl Defining Serum to seal in your moisture. A true concentrate of plant oils and vitamins, it deeply nourishes the hair fiber while defining curls and sealing in moisture for long-lasting hold. It provides shine and flexibility without weighing down or leaving a greasy residue. It is designed to complete your hair routine, after drying, by reducing frizz and giving your curls a soft, silky finish.

Conclusion :

Taking care of your curls while drying is crucial to maintaining their health and beauty. With the right tools and products, you can achieve soft, defined, and shiny curls.

Don't make these mistakes again and you'll notice a difference!

Explore the Jia Paris product range , specially designed to take care of your textured hair and offer you respectful and optimal drying.

And stay tuned, we might have a surprise in store for you in the coming months for even more efficient drying! 😉