How to blow dry your hair without causing damage

Now that your hair is completely prepared and you're ready to blow dry it, you need to use the correct tools for optimal results. The best blow dryers will have multiple heat settings, although we highly recommend using one of the lowest settings to avoid heat damage.

In terms of brush, we highly recommend a radial brush for professional-looking blowouts. We offer radial brushes in sizes between 1 and 4 depending on your hair type and the type of blowout you want, with the smaller brushes best for lifting roots and larger brushes offering better volume.

But our continued research into the field of heat styling got us thinking ... why not combine both a brush and blow dryer, creating the ultimate drying tool for salon-professional blowouts from the comfort of your own home? And with that, the new ghd duet blowdry 2-in-1 hair dryer brush was born.

Blow drying isn't bad for your hair... unless you're using the wrong tools and processes. Using excess heat can increase the likelihood of damage, so preparation is essential. Here are a few things to consider before deciding to blow dry your hair.

Not too much heat!

The most important thing to remember when you're blow drying your hair is to mimimise excess heat as much as possible.

This begins in the preparation process, so squeeze as much water out of your hair as possible after washing it, before even thinking about getting the blow dryer out. Then use styling tools that use optimal heat sensors to make sure your hair isn't subjected to too much heat, like the ghd duet blowdry.

Many blow drying tools on the market boast about how quickly they can dry hair, but this is often at the expense of high heat exposure and more damage. The ghd duet blowdry is a much safer option, due to it's heat sensors and lower heat settings.

The correct brush

When you're blow drying your hair, the heat can make each strand more fragile, so using the wrong type of brush can increase the risk of breakage and damage. Bristles that are too stiff can lead to harsh tugging which might subject the hair to more damage, so you should look for a brush that has soft, pliable plastic bristles that can gently bend around the tangles in your hair. You can use a paddle or round brush, but we highly recommend a round brush to get that classic blow dry bounce.

Consider your hair type

The products you use and how you blow dry your hair will depend on your hair type, so make sure you're taking this into consideration when planning your haircare routine.

• Curly hair: curly hair fairs best when you use a diffuser and the scrunch method, so get the majority of the excess water out of the hair before using a diffuser to dry from tip to scalp in one swift motion. Blow dry your hair to 80% before leaving the rest to air dry to prevent frizz.

• Wavy hair: Hair drying brushes work really well with wavy hair to create frizz-free curls. Use the brush on damp hair at the root, then brush, wrap, and glide it through your hair. Use a curl cream on each section to smooth and twist before letting the hair cool fully to prevent frizz and flyaways.

• Straight hair: We highly recommend using a large round brush when blow drying straight hair because this will give you as much volume as possible. Dry your hair with your fingers until it's 90% dry before finishing off with the brush for a sleek and smooth finish.

There's plenty of misinformation out there about the damage caused by blow drying, but this doesn't need to be the case if you take the necessary steps in preparing the hair and making sure you're using the right heat styling tool. Our new ghd duet blowdry uses unique technology to dry and style hair without using excess heat, leaving it looking sleeker, softer, and with significantly less breakage than other blow dryers on the market.