Direct or Indirect Heat, THAT is the question

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Okay sis, here’s the deal. We know flat irons on high heat due damage, but did you know that blow dryer can do damage, too?!

The foundation of a goooood silk press requires a gooood blow dry, and often that required the use of tension & high heat. Combine that with the flat iron on high too – bye, bye curl pattern!

When it comes to roller sets – we are in a new era! The roller set isn’t just a styling method, it’s a stretching method. If you think about it this way, it essentially removes the high heat & tension of the blow dry process AND the need for the flat iron to be on high heat (with multiple passes) on the flat iron (if you even choose to do that step! You can always skip it with a good roller set) because when you sit under a hooded dryer – the heat is not directly hitting your hair. Plus, the rollers sustain consistent tension all around so your hair isn’t prone to breakage. Yes, it takes a little longer BUT your hair will love you for it!l 

Pro tip: when purchasing a hooded dryer, get one that is at least. 1875 watts or higher! 

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