How long do I need to sit under a Hood or Bonnet Dryer?

by Stephanie Sanchez
[ Veteran Hair Coach and Stylists ]

How long do I sit under the hooded hairdryer?  It seems like a simple question. However, this question remains a mystery for some people. Add to that different schools of thought and misinformation.

However, it all boils down to the service you are getting,  how long and how thick your hair is, as well as your hair’s condition.

Another factor to keep in mind is your equipment. Timing may vary greatly depending on if you are using a soft bonnet, tabletopionicstand up or sit down salon dryer.

We searched high and low for answers to help you understand this topic by category.

Timing For a Roller set

1. Depending on the length of your hair, a roller set should dry in twenty to forty-five minutes under a hard hat or soft bonnet dryer. It is always safest to dry hair on a lower setting for a more extended period than to use a high setting for a short time. The heat setting should never be so high that you are uncomfortable or your scalp burns. Switch to no heat for the last five minutes. - Sally’s Beauty

Pibbs 514 Kwik Dri Salon Dryer with Casters

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2. Putting too much hair on each roller will not allow the hair to dry as fast. However, too many rollers may not permit you to fit under the dryer easily.

Dominican Roller Sets

3. Traditionally to get long-lasting frizz-free straight and moveable hair. Your hair needs to be completely dry. It may take an hour and a half, sometimes a little more.  So when your rollers are dry, the stylist will touch up your hair with a handheld dryer to break up demarcation lines produced by the rollers. This helps get your hair extra smooth, and this extra step also ensures that your hair won’t revert to curly.

  • This takes at least an hour. So use your time to catch up online or chat with your friends

Can a Hood Blow Dryer Cause Heat Damage?

Well yes, of course, anything is possible when you expose hair to any heat source.

It’s a lot more challenging to damage your hair with diffused heat from a hood dryer than the concentrated heat from a handheld blow dryer.

Conditioning Hair Treatments

  1. To deep condition your hair, it takes 30 minutes to 1 hour without heat. So adding heat to your treatments, you can cut that time in half. 15-30min.

  2. For super soft hair, choose a good quality conditioner and use a hooded hair steamer for at LEAST 25 minutes.

For Curly girls - The Diffuser effect

  1. All dryers are not equal. To get the best results, you need a hood dryer that you can control heat and wind speed. Best hooded dryer for curly hair

Gold 'N Hot Elite Professional Stand Bonnet Dryer

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  1. Your goal is not to completely dry your hair to bone dry; you want to stay under so that your hair is mostly dry about 70-80%. Drying time can take anywhere from 10-45 minutes, depending on your hair.

  2. The more products your hair requires, the longer it takes to dry. However, don’t compromise healthy hair for drying time.

Chemical Processing

CAUTION: Since heat acts as an accelerant with chemicals. This is not advised unless you are a trained professional.  And even with proper training using a dryer this way is not advised while treating your own hair.

  1. That having been said, heat from a hood dryer can cut your processing time up to half.   A dryer, however, can dry out the chemicals making them less effective. So be sure to wrap hair in plastic to prevent this.

How Long Can I Leave My Hair Dryer On?

Hair dryers are great for drying your hair after washing it, but leaving them on all night will cause damage to your appliances. It’s best to turn them off when you go to bed so that you won’t wake up in the morning with frizzy hair.

Why Should I Turn Off My Hair Dryer While Sleeping?

If you leave your hair dryer on overnight, you might find yourself waking up with frizzed out hair. This happens because the heat from the dryer damages the cuticle of your hair, causing it to become porous and more prone to breakage. Leaving your hair dryer on all night also puts unnecessary stress on your appliance, which can lead to premature failure.

When Should I Stop Using My Hair Dryer?

There are two main reasons why you should stop using your hair dryer before bedtime. First, leaving your hair dryer on too long will damage your hair. Second, leaving your hair dryers on all night can cause them to fail prematurely.

Do I Need To Replace My Hair Dryer After A Few Years Of Use?

If you use your hair dryer regularly, then you need to replace it every few years. This is because the heat generated by the dryer damages the plastic parts inside the unit. However, if you only use your hair dryer occasionally, then you can probably wait longer than three years between replacements.

How Often Should I Change The Filters In My Hair Dryer? (And Other Important Questions)

There are two main reasons why you should change the filters in your hair dryer. First, the filters trap dust particles that can cause allergies. Second, the filters prevent lint from building up inside the unit.

Why Should I Turn Off My Hair Dryer?

If you leave your hair dryer on overnight, you will likely wake up with a headache because of the high levels of humidity in the room. This is caused by the warm air being trapped inside the unit.

In Conclusion

Nothing can replace the hood dryer in comfort and ease of use. So whichever service you are doing or getting done.  Make sure you use as much heat and time you need to get the job done, but NOT more than is necessary.

For more information on which hooded hairdryer will best suit your needs read: The ultimate Guide to Buying the Best Hooded Hair Dryers.

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