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A smooth blow-dry is not just a question of buying a more powerful dryer or using a particular brush. Heat and handling matter, and a technique that suits straight hair may not suit tight curls. The most useful changes are practical: handle wet hair gently, reduce unnecessary heat and avoid pulling through tangles. The following points distinguish dermatology guidance from a laboratory finding about drying conditions. A handheld hair dryer, illustrating the type of appliance discussed. Photo: Magnus Manske , CC BY-SA 3.0 . Display size adjusted; no crop. This is not a model recommendation. 1. Rubbing wet hair vigorously with a towel The American Academy of Dermatology’s advice on preventing hair damage recommends wrapping hair in a towel to absorb water rather than rubbing it. Removing excess water gently is a better starting point than trying to dry faster through friction. 2. Treating the highest heat as the default AAD recommends the lowest heat setting and allowing hair to a...