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Help your hair by implementing our must do’s into your blow drying routine! With these simple and effective techniques, you will be able to eliminate damage and accentuate the beauty of your tresses in no time.

Towel Dry Your Hair, First

Consider towel drying your hair (in a microfiber towel), then allow your hair to dry naturally. If you can, the sweet spot is getting your hair to be about 55-60% dry before using a blow dryer.

Use a Heat Protectant

While a heat protectant can’t fully eliminate damage, it really helps. Apply the product and use your fingers or a comb to distribute evenly.

Utilize the Diffuser

Using the diffuser attachment on your blow dryer helps to distribute the heat to reduce direct heat damage.

Switch to Infrared Technology

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COVID-19 has taken over our lives and in return it has given us a new reality. In this new reality, we are learning about ourselves and those around us. We are learning how to operate our existence from our jobs to our free time. We are learning how to cope in any way we can during a crisis emotionally and financially. Every day, our reality changes and shifts.

We know that the stress and anxiety this induces is overwhelming. While everything is changing around us, we should find the time to connect with our inner selves to help bring relief. Here are a few key ways to manage stress and anxiety.

Our Keys to Finding Peace in a Crisis

Let us help you. Follow these anchors.

JOURNAL

write it down

Take the time to write down what you are feeling and how you are conducting your days. When the rain has stopped and the sunshine returns (metaphorically speaking) you will be able to look back on these days and see how you OVERCAME your obstacles.

SHOWCASE

share your skills

Go out of your comfort zone. If you are a skin care expert, film videos on how others can take care of their skin. If you are a hairstylist, teach virtual classes on the basics- how to do a blow dry on yourself or French braids. You get the picture.

CREATE

use your hands

Spend time creating with your hands. This is a great way to use a different part of your brain and relax. Painting, coloring, sewing, knitting, gardening, tie dying, refurbishing- the list goes on!

ORGANIZE

dial in your space

It is the best time to de-clutter your life and the spaces you occupy. That means going into that forbidden junk drawer or miscellaneous hall closet and getting to work. Clean out your closet, clean out your drawers, clean out your bathroom! You will feel more dialed in than ever before and a sense of calm will wave over you.

SWEAT

stay active

Keep your body moving. Exercise releases endorphins- the feel good, natural energy that is priceless! It helps keep your stress levels down and will help you blow off that extra steam you may be carrying.

HOBBY

try something new

Whether it be simply fitting in time to read that book you have put off or learn how to play that dusty guitar in the garage! Use this time to your advantage to learn something you haven’t had time for in the past. Immersing yourself into learning is an essential way to offset stress and anxiety.

How are you managing your stress and anxiety? We want to know! Please tell us on our Instagram @ginasplatform.

Must Do’s: Blow Drying Techniques