So, is blow drying bad? Nope. It’s only bad if you use it badly. It’s the same as driving a car. Are cars dangerous? Only if you ignore every safety rule and floor the gas pedal in a parking lot.
Use common sense. Keep the heat low. Hold it far away. Add a protectant. And for the love of healthy hair, never use it on soaking wet hair—always towel blot first. You wouldn’t put a drenched sweater in the microwave, would you?
At the end of the day, your hair is pretty tough. It just wants a little respect. Give it that, and your blow dryer can be your best friend, not your frenemy. Now go dry with confidence, and maybe toss in a cool blast just for fun.