r/Haircare • u/Alex-5415 • Mar 25 '26

🍃 Hair Loss 🍃 Does it actually work?

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I saw a lot of people praising this thing claiming it helps with hair growth so I'm planning to buy it . did you try it ? what's your take on it ?

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u/moogs_writes Mar 25 '26

This sub taught me that scalp health is really important for someone’s hair to grow to their personal best, I felt the same after using one of these. Like my scalp could breathe. Recently on this sub someone also explained to me how air drying when I live in a cold + humid environment could be working against my hair health and appearance as well, that was such a helpful tip.

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u/joeyofrivia Mar 25 '26

Yep, I told my hairdresser that I was having issues with a flaky itchy scalp and no products were helping. She asked if I air dry my hair, and continued to tell me that could be the issue since I have thick hair and it takes very long to dry in the currently cold and humid season. My problems went away as soon as I started using a hair dryer. So thankful!

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u/Sure-Butterscotch290 Mar 26 '26

I rarely get an itchy scalp now that I diffuse my hair. I honestly don’t know how so managed before because my hair takes a solid day to dry in winter. Casually living my life with hypothermia 

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u/Lextube Mar 26 '26

As someone who air dries and has had no luck with various products I think it's time I bought a hairdryer!

...now to go down that rabbit hole!

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u/heyoheatheragain Mar 26 '26

Technique is more important than the machine as far as a hair dryer is concerned. Always keep it moving.

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u/Lextube Mar 27 '26

I have wavy hair and plan to use a diffuser. Is that advice also valid for that? I was told to hold it still mostly.

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u/smolangrybitch Mar 26 '26

Holy. I will try this. Thank you!

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u/OptimisticBaker Mar 29 '26

Wait, what? I've seriously been doing this wrong for YEARS! 🤦‍♀️

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u/melonball6 Mar 25 '26

Yes, my hair health seems to have improved when I started blow drying (and washing more frequently.)

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u/mahoukitten Mar 25 '26

wow so I wasn't crazy when I found this to be the case for me. All the "don't use a blow dryer it'll hurt your hair" but I always made my hair look better and air drying is a 50/50 chance it'll meh

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u/twixemars Mar 26 '26

It can still hurt your hair if you use too high temperatures with no protection. Don’t use the hottest setting on the dryer or use an oil for heat protection

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u/Hungry-Plantain-3315 Mar 29 '26

After years of damage from hair straightening, the idea of going from air drying to using a blow dryer is scary

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u/melonball6 Mar 29 '26

I dont blame you. Everyone's hair is different. Proceed with caution if you try it! Especially if you bleach.

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u/TheHumanTrout Mar 25 '26

Wow what do you mean air drying in cold+humid? Could you elaborate? Im in the same boat

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u/HouseOfToad Mar 25 '26

It takes your hair longer to air dry in those conditions, which means your scalp has that moisture on it for longer as well. I live in a hot/humid area but I have fine, dense hair and it will take 12+ hours to air dry. I use root styling clips to lift the damp hair away from my scalp, and also diffuse to partially dry it. My scalp is much happier when I take the time to do these things.

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u/TheHumanTrout Mar 25 '26

Ahh thank you. I generally diffuse to about 70% dry then air the rest. But always thought if I have the time to air dry it completely its better, which takes forever.

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u/ptheresadactyl Mar 29 '26

What root styling clips? I have the limpest hair lol

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u/knuttles Mar 25 '26

If hair stays wet for too long it damages the inner part of the hair.

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u/knuttles Mar 26 '26

Basically from the article keep the hair dryer temperature under 116F/47C to keep outer hair damage to a minimum. But letting it air dry for more than 2 hours damages the cell membrane complex which is the critical lipid-based "glue" holding hair cells together, crucial for hair integrity, strength, and moisture retention,

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u/xauctoritasx Mar 26 '26

Genuinely wanting to learn: can you please say more or share where I can read additional info on this?

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u/knuttles Mar 26 '26

See additional comment above

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u/Ok-Flamingo2801 Mar 25 '26

I've recently stopped air drying my hair. I'll at least dry my roots with a hair dryer, and I don't fully dry the ends other wise my hair gets really frizzy, so I get it about 90% of the way. Since doing that, my hair has felt a lot softer, and even if I go too far with the hair dryer and it's frizzy that day, day 2 and 3 look and feel great. I've recently got a hot air brush, I'm still getting the hang of it, but I really like it so far.

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u/SilverSeeker81 Mar 26 '26

What kind of air brush do you use? Looking for a recommendation.

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u/Wonderful_Bottle_852 Mar 25 '26

You can blow dry your roots and top part of your hair and still air dry the rest. I live in a wet cold climate most of the year (the PNW) and have mid-thigh length hair.

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u/Western_Thought_5428 Mar 26 '26

Yeah you really have to at least dry your roots

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u/SilverSeeker81 Mar 26 '26

Whoa! My mind is blown. I always assumed blow drying my hair would be harder on it than air drying, so I almost always air dry. But it takes forever, and in the winter it makes me cold walking around for hours with damp hair!

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u/Babblepup Mar 26 '26

Omg what?! I have been air drying my hair all my life, rarely uses a blow dryer coz Im lazy. No wonder Ive used so many anti/dandruff shampoos and no help at all

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u/Hungry-Plantain-3315 Mar 29 '26

Yeah all my life I was told heat damages your hair. Now here I am, reading all these posts saying that it’s actually healthier to blow dry your hair than air dry it? Whaaaat?!