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do you use hair products before or after you blow dry your hair?

SuperSaiyan3

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I've always used them to after they dried, but I am starting to hear that it was actually the other way.

Plus, how do you make side hair fall forward without looking like such a doofus? My hair generally falls the same way that Chace Crawford's hair falls, but it just doesn't get as messy-stylish as his. Mine just tends to look like a dummied up asian hair...
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I think I was in high school the last time I used a blow dryer.

0) brush
1) gel
2) brush again
3) let dry
4) spot brush to remove any '****y' spots
 

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Originally Posted by SuperSaiyan3
I've always used them to after they dried, but I am starting to hear that it was actually the other way.

Plus, how do you make side hair fall forward without looking like such a doofus? My hair generally falls the same way that Chace Crawford's hair falls, but it just doesn't get as messy-stylish as his. Mine just tends to look like a dummied up asian hair...
devil.gif


Wonderful post/username combo.

DIG
 

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Soft products, (leave in conditioner and non sticky oil/wax products) use after drying while hair is still slightly damp. Finish drying after application and volume will increase. Use sticky products (gel and spray) after hair is completely dry.
 

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Soft products, (leave in conditioner and non sticky oil/wax products) use after drying while hair is still slightly damp. Finish drying after application and volume will increase. Use sticky products (gel and spray) after hair is completely dry.
 

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Originally Posted by vbuskirk
I think I was in high school the last time I used a blow dryer. 0) brush 1) gel 2) brush again 3) let dry 4) spot brush to remove any '****y' spots
+1 My method exactly. I have ultra-fine dirty blonde hair. I'll do the gel thing very occasionally using the cheapest gel I can buy at Dollarama. Just a dab spread on hands & work into hair. I never blow-dry it. If I do longer hair I style, let dry, then I just wet my hands shake off excess water, and pat down any frizzies. Sometimes takes 2 tries. I may use gel more in winter when it's so dry my hair needs help.
 

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How about putting this under health and body? How is this men's clothing?
 

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You need to step away from your blow dryer!
 

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Originally Posted by B|aze
You need to step away from your blow dryer!


why? what's wrong with a man using a blow dryer? It takes too long for my hair to dry on its own (especially when it gets long), and I find it easier to style with since it'll let me push my hair in a certain direction.
 

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Originally Posted by SuperSaiyan3
why? what's wrong with a man using a blow dryer? It takes too long for my hair to dry on its own (especially when it gets long), and I find it easier to style with since it'll let me push my hair in a certain direction.

If you need to use a blow dryer I would say your hair is way too long...unless you are a woman of course
 

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I usualy dry my hair first at least a little, I find the product works better when my hair is not soaking wet.
 

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