To dry your hair upside down, flip your head forward and rough-dry your hair while it's hanging down. This method is primarily used to add volume at the roots.
Step-by-Step Guide
Here's a simple guide to drying your hair upside down effectively:
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Prepare Your Hair: Start with towel-dried hair. Gently blot excess water with a towel instead of rubbing to minimize frizz. You can also apply your preferred heat protectant spray.
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Flip Upside Down: Bend at your waist and flip your head forward so your hair is hanging down towards the floor.
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Rough Dry: Begin blow-drying your hair in this position, focusing on the roots. Use your fingers to gently separate your hair, allowing the air to circulate freely. This is where you perform the rough dry, as mentioned in Step 5 of the reference, where you "give your hair a rough dry from underneath".
- Focus on the Roots: Lift your hair with your fingers at the roots while drying to encourage volume.
- Don't Overdry: The initial drying upside down is to get the roots mostly dry but not entirely, this way you will not dry the ends as much and cause damage.
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Return Upright: Once your roots are mostly dry, flip your head back up.
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Style as Usual: Finish drying and styling your hair as you normally would. Use a brush or comb for smoothing and shaping.
Why Dry Upside Down?
Drying your hair upside down offers several advantages:
- Increased Volume: Flipping your head allows the roots to dry lifted away from the scalp, creating a natural lift and increased volume, particularly at the crown, as noted in the reference information.
- Root Drying Efficiency: Drying from underneath the hair helps target the roots directly, which can be hard to dry when your head is upright.
- Reduced Flatness: This method helps prevent hair from drying flat against your head, resulting in a more voluminous hairstyle.
Tips for Success
- Use a Diffuser: If you have curly or wavy hair, attach a diffuser to your blow dryer to distribute heat evenly and reduce frizz while drying upside down.
- Adjust Heat: Use a medium heat setting to protect your hair from damage, as excessive heat can dry out your strands and cause breakage.
- Experiment: Try various drying techniques, using different brushes to see which methods work best for your hair type and desired style.
- Product Application: Apply a volumizing mousse or spray to your roots prior to drying for extra lift and hold.
By using this method, you can achieve more volume and body in your hair when drying it. Remember to focus on the roots while your head is flipped for optimal results.
