Does using the cool setting on a hair dryer still damage your hair?

Question

I've heard that using a hair dryer often can damage your hair a lot. I am wondering if it has the same affect if you use the cool setting. Thanks!

Answer 1

The cool setting on the blower will do very little damage to your hair. You should know that what it does is close the outer layer of your hair, sealing in the moisture that is in there. When your hair is dry enough to be ready to finish, using the cool setting will help "set" the style. If you use it from the beginning you will spend a very long time drying your hair. Use a good product line on your hair, my favorite is Nexus, and blow dry with heat to start, and use the cool setting for the last five minutes, for the best results.

Answer 2

It could still damage your hair because even if it is on the cool setting, it still has some trace of heat in it. If you use a heat protectant spray or gel, it won't damage your hair, but always make sure you point the hair dryer down. It helps to smooth the hair folicle.

Answer 3

Using a lot of heat on your hair is damaging to your hair and also drying. The cool setting isn't as much damaging. But if you blowdry your hair a lot and if you use a lot of heat on your hair what you can do is put a heat protector on your hair before blowdrying. Redken has one called Heat Glide and it also makes your hair smooth and shiny and protects your hair from the heat.

Answer 4

Actually no, the only setting that damages hair is heat. Cool settings is like having it air dry. Blowdriers fry your hair, and straighteners bake your hair. Get a really good conditioner!!!

Answer 5

kind of but not as much because EVERYTHING damages ur hair wind,heat,cold,brush,comb,gel,u name it everything but a small or good amount can do wonders

Answer 6

nope, the cool air closes the hair cuticle, which make it look shinier