Professional vs. Drugstore Hair Dryers

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I'm considering getting a professional hair dryer. The Revlon hair dryer I have now is great, but it is not as powerful as a professional brand. I bought mine at Walmart several years ago for less than $30. The hair dryer that I'm considering is made by Sedu and retails for $159.

Before and After: 20 Minutes Hair Style

Before

Here's a quick preview of the hair style I wore yesterday. I did a bantu knot out on Thursday night, but got caught in the rain on Friday. So the "Before" picture is how my hair looked at the end of the day.

Previously, on Kibibi Hair...

Here are three of the most popular posts from this time last year...

1. Splitting with Split Ends

2. Hair S.O.S. - "I did my relaxer and now my hair is breaking!"

3. Steam + Hair = Healthier Hair

When Animals Attack...

Hair tools, that is.  I left my comb on the foyer table, and Wisdom managed to reach up there and get it. He is a power chewer and really likes to chew on hard plastics (or completely destroy stuff toys).  As you can imagine the plastic comb was right up his alley.

Fortunately, he didn't bite the comb's teeth too badly, he mostly focused on the handle. I still want to get a new comb. I went to Sally's yesterday, but they were out of the shower comb.

Claw Clip Replacement

In my October Hair Update, I mentioned that my stylist noticed some breakage around the back of my head. I suspected that the breakage was due to the claw clips I used to secure my hair in a loose high bun while at home. To be safe I decided to stop using those clips, and today I bought the Goody Updo Maker as a replacement. It took some practice to get the hang of it, but I finally figured out how to get it to stay securely. I initially went looking for hair chopsticks, but couldn't find any at my Walmart. I like the simplicity and comfort of the Updo Maker.  I also have the Goody Spin pins, but I find the Updo Maker is easier to insert and remove.  

Steam + Hair = Healthier Hair

 My hair steamer

Hi friends!

When I started my hair journey, I used different forms of heat to deep condition my hair.  Including a hood dryer, and heat cap.  After I learned about the benefits of using steam over using a dryer/heat cap, I decided to buy a hair steamer.

Hair steamers are more beneficial because they use moist heat, as opposed to dryers/heat caps which use dry heat.  The moist heat offers an added benefit to your hair by infusing moisture into your strands.  Here are some other benefits of using steam:

• Increased scalp circulation, which aids hair growth,
• Helps deep conditioners to penetrate hair faster and better,
• Reduces dryness and breakage,
• Faster hair color treatments, and
• Makes the hair softer and reduces tangling.

I also use my hair steamer as a face steamer, when I'm doing an at-home facial.

An alternative to using a hair steamer, is to use the steam room at your gym.  After your workout, add some conditioner to your wet or dry hair, and sit in the steam room for 15-20 minutes.