Weekly blowdry - new job

Hannaho

Hi! I am starting a new job and my aunt and sister think my hair looks better and more professional blow-dried. I have naturally wavy and very thick hair, which I could not blow-dry myself, without it taking hours, which I don't have. I have tried the 12 week blow dry, and the day after, my hair was as curly again. My sister gets her hair blow-dried once a week and feels that I should do the same for work, and also as she points out, I'm a woman of a certain age, 50, and that women of this age and over look better with blow-dried hair. However, my objections are that it is an extra expense that I could do without - have teenage kids; that I hate spending time in the hairdressers; and that I can't bear the feeling of my hair not being washed after two/three days. Just wondered if anyone would agree with my sister, and think I should get my hair blow-dried for my new role?

Stheno

Why?

Hannaho

To look more professional and less dowdy, I suppose - I think that's her reasoning.

Little Lion Woman

Unless your hair is like a birds nest I don't see the logic in what your Sister is saying. Most women would love thick and wavy hair.

Put an effort into your clothes and general appearance. As long as your hair is combed I don't see the need to have it overly styled or blow dried unless you want it to.

strandroad

I think she's overreacting. Unless you're in a very exposed representative position it's not necessary. And whatever your hair looks like, it will look worse three days after...
Does your sister only wash her hair once a week?

Stheno

If you looked as you normally do at the interview I'd leave it be

Leave it be or wear it up if it's very unruly. I don't think wavy = unprofessional, don't know how your sister came to that conclusion.

Dial Hard

mhge wrote: »

I think she's overreacting. Unless you're in a very exposed representative position it's not necessary. And whatever your hair looks like, it will look worse three days after...
Does your sister only wash her hair once a week?

I know a couple of women who get their hair washed & blow-dried once a week and don't touch it in between and they always look immaculate. Certain hair types can just get away with it, others can train their hair into it.

It would mean never really being able to physically exert yourself because you wouldn't want your scalp getting sweaty, but for some women, that's a trade-off they're willing to make for perfectly coiffed hair.

dellas1979

Are you happy with your hair?

I mean, it doesnt really matter what anyone thinks of your hair except you.

If you think its fabulous, more power to you.

If the weekly blow drying is something you want to do, go for it.

Alternatively, if you honestly do think you want to do something with your hair, a good hair cut (by a senior stylist) could be your way to having a new do and something more manageable.

ams

I would recommend getting a professional hair dryer - I picked up one in Sallys recently for E56 so it wont cost the earth but it has made a big difference to my hair which is thick and course.

I had bought a similar wattage dryer from Boots last year but it just was useless in comparison.

An other option might be to get something like a Babyliss Big hair - its a good finishing tool but wont dry thick hair properly - it works well for smoothing it though.

MrWalsh

I tend to bun my hair for work, or otherwise tie it back.

I go to the gym 3 times a week so there is no way I could have my hair blow dried and not wash it all week, although I do limit washing it to after the gym only. And at a rough cost of 15-20 euro a blow dry, youre looking at 780-1040 a year just on blowdries!

So long as you can have it clean and tidy for work I wouldnt worry about the blow dries. Ive no idea what your sister means about women of a certain age looking better with blow dried hair. Does she mean straight hair? Could you not straighten it yourself with a ghd?

StripedBoxers

I don't know of anyone who gets weekly blow-dries, they would cost a bomb.

If your hair really bothers you, and you can afford to get it done weekly, do that, if your hair doesn't bother you, don't get it done weekly.

Just keep your hair how you normally would, if its unruly etc tie it up or something.

If you want straight hair, use a straightener, instead of blow-drying it straight.

Do what you want to do, and what makes you feel comfortable. Just because your sister thinks its necessary, that doesn't mean she is right. Different strokes for different folks etc.

Sunny Dayz

If you have wavy hair, and even after a 12 week blow dry it goes back wavy again - then there's no point in fighting against your hair's natural style. Make an appointment with the hairdressers for a trim and while you are there ask them for pointers on how to make the most of your natural style.


As others have said, once your hair is clean and tidy that is enough, once the rest of your look is also professional (I take it your work is in an office). Congrats on the new job!

dee_mc

The Babyliss Big Hair and similar air stylers are absolutely brilliant, salon results at the cost of a couple of blow drys.
Another option, already mentioned above, is to have a chat with a good hairdresser about your current haircut and whether a different style would suit your hair type and lifestyle better.
It sounds like your sister is being very strident about this, so I'd say unless your hair actually concerns you as much as it seems to concern her, just suit yourself! It's your hair, your job and your choice.

womandriver

I recommend the Babyliss big hair brush/styler thingy. The one that gives off hot air and rotates. I have one and find it gives a kinda "done" look to your hair, similar to if you'd had a blow dry done at the hairdresser. Think it's around €60 but I find it well worth that. It's quick and easy enough to use too.

womandriver

dee_mc wrote: »

The Babyliss Big Hair and similar air stylers are absolutely brilliant, salon results at the cost of a couple of blow drys.
Another option, already mentioned above, is to have a chat with a good hairdresser about your current haircut and whether a different style would suit your hair type and lifestyle better.
It sounds like your sister is being very strident about this, so I'd say unless your hair actually concerns you as much as it seems to concern her, just suit yourself! It's your hair, your job and your choice.

Great minds!

dee_mc

womandriver wrote: »

I recommend the Babyliss big hair brush/styler thingy. The one that gives off hot air and rotates. I have one and find it gives a kinda "done" look to your hair, similar to if you'd had a blow dry done at the hairdresser. Think it's around €60 but I find it well worth that. It's quick and easy enough to use too.

It's on offer in Argos at the moment for €44.79, I will be buying one tomorrow as my current (non-rotating) one has burnt out after 2 years of constant use.

denhaagenite

I need to replace my hairdryer soon, is it worth getting one of these instead of a hairdryer do you think? My hair is quite fine.

dee_mc

denhaagenite wrote: »

I need to replace my hairdryer soon, is it worth getting one of these instead of a hairdryer do you think? My hair is quite fine.

Yeah, you can't use it on totally wet hair but seeing as your hair is fine it will be grand to use it after a good towel dry. It's great for creating volume and root lift.

chickenlicken2

If you have a hairdresser that you go to regularly why don't you see if they do lessons for blow drying hair?

Tigger99

The babyliss big hair is just amazing. Another convert here

I've long curly thick hair and I go from damp hair to looking like I just had it blow dried, 50 mins later. I do it at night, tie it up in a velvet scrunchie (so it doesn't leave a dent on the hair) to the side and get 4/5 days out of it. Sometimes I go over my (dry) hair in the morning with it to calm any frizz. I haven't used a ghd in a year and my hair is in much better condition.

Junglewoman

Continue being yourself, your hair hasn't hindered you so far!

Meangadh

The John Freida 3-day straight blow dry spray used before I blow dry my hair is really good and I have very curly hair. I have the Babyliss Big Hair but I prefer using a hairdyer with a round barrel brush. Then a ghd to smooth out any kinks- you didn't mention if you have straightening irons but if you're going to invest then get a ghd, they're around €100 but would certainly be better value than paying for blow drys weekly.

But to be honest, I wouldn't worry about it- sure, it might look nicer with a blow dry, but save that for special occasions and big important days at work, not normal day-to-day.

gillapino

Whatever makes you feel comfortable, life is short. I think when ya look good ya feel good. You could always shop around for different salons, if money is an issue or make an arrangement with a mobile hairdresser. If your based in Dublin city PM me for reccomendations.