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Blowdrying is a technique of drying hair into a style using a brush, hands or a comb to mould and shape the hair. To achieve a successful result the hair must be thoroughly wet, then thoroughly stretched and thoroughly dried.  Another factor to consider is the haircut. The hair must be  cut into a good shape for it to style well. A Bad Haircut cannot be disguised with a blowdry. 

There are many techniques to achieve a blow style. A Solid Cut is dried using different techniques and tools than if you blow dry a layered cut.  However, the principles of wetting stretching and drying are the same which ever technique you choose.

1. The dryer should always be kept moving to prevent burning of the scalp
2. The temperature and force of the air flow should be adjusted according to the blow style technique and texture of the hair you are working with.
3. Low speed and temperature is suitable for fine hair which would dry too quickly on high, not allowing time to create style and shape.
4. The root area of a mesh should always be dried first to give maximum support to the style.
5. Dry each mesh completely before going on to the next mesh. Moisture left in the hair will cause the hair to collapse, frizz or curl.
6. The dryer should not be held to close to the hair. The heat will cause damage to the hair. Particular care should be taken if the nozzle attachment isn't in place.
7. Control the direction of the air flow so as not to disturb the hair already dry. The nozzle attachment will assist in air control.
8. Styling products designed for blow drying should be used.

Your hair type will also determine the best style. If natural curly, wavy or straight, make it part of your style.  Your facial shape is only the starting point.  Bangs for instants can accent your eyes, while hair off the forehead can balance your nose in profile view. 

OVAL Shape Face

Ovals are considered the ideal face shape.  This shape can wear any design with flair!  Bobbed, layered, close / full / long or short, just about any style will suit this balanced shape.  However. you must take into consideration your facial features.  Do you want to play up your eyes or your nose. 

SQUARE Shape Face

Soften the edges of a square shaped face by directing soft wavy bangs down over your temples.  Long hair should fall to, or past shoulders. For a short style, keep hair style round and soft with height at the crown. If pulled up, play with wisps of hair around the face.  However, you must take into consideration your facial features.  Do you want to play up your eyes or your nose.

ROUND Shape Face

The goal is to create an oval appearance and lift the face. keep the sides close to the face and promote height at the crown .. Looking for a classic modern style, a layered Shag is the perfect shape for a round face.  For short shape, close sideburn wisps soften and flatter the face.  However, you must take into consideration your facial features.  Do you want to play up your eyes or your nose.

DIAMOND Shape Face

To balancing a narrow chin, your best look is a rounded shape with fullness at the bottom.  Wide wispy bangs help to create a oval look.  The classic look for diamonds is a graduated bob that falls to the chin, try a wispy design to soften the edges. However, you must take into consideration your facial features.  Do you want to play up your eyes or your nose. 

PEAR Shape Face

Focus on a full crown at top to create symmetry with the wide jaw.  Layered looks. like the classic Shag flatter the Pear shape face.  Tuck hair behind behind your ear so as to not draw attention to your cheeks.  Short hair should not pass the neckline.  While long looks should be kept tight at the nape.  However, you must take into consideration your facial features.  Do you want to play up your eyes or your nose. 

HEART Shaped Face

Heart shape faces need a softer, curlier style. a chin length look is Perfect.  The objective ....to create width around your narrow chin. Side slanted bangs draw attention away from the jaw line.  Best look, full curly / wavy bouncy. However, you must take into consideration your facial features.  Do you want to play up your eyes or your. Bangs for instants can accent your eyes shorten the forehead, while hair off the face can balance your nose in profile view. 

RECTANGLE Shaped Face

Go for width and volume.  Suitable short style include the Wedge design, while long manes in a full styles that falls at, or above the shoulder.  Bangs look great when just touching the brows and help to shorten a long shaped face.  However, you must take into consideration your facial features.  Do you want to play up your eyes or your nose.  Bangs for instants can accent your eyes, while hair off the forehead can balance your nose in profile view.