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Most people assume blow-drying is harmful and air-drying is safest — but scientifically, it’s the opposite for many hair types. Wet hair is structurally weaker; the cuticle lifts, the cortex swells, and prolonged moisture exposure leads to hygral fatigue. This results in internal weakening, increased frizz, dullness and long-term breakage. Using a cool-setting blow dryer shortens the “wet window,” allowing the cuticle to reseal faster while avoiding thermal damage. It keeps the hair shaft stable, reduces swelling cycles, and protects your strands far better than letting them stay damp for hours. Here’s the science your hair needs👇 🩺 1. Wet hair = fragile hair → 20–30% weaker than dry hair 🩺 2. Longer damp time → more swelling cycles = breakage 🩺 3. Air-drying raises frizz & rough texture 🩺 4. Cool-setting blow-dry closes the cuticle faster 🩺 5. Reduces internal stress on the cortex 🩺 6. Prevents tangles caused by lifted cuticles Small changes in technique can shift overall hair health dramatically — start with this one. Dermatologist-approved science, not myths. Save & share for healthier hair 🩺✨ #viralreels #drkanikapopli #dermatologist #doctor #hair #hairtransformation #haircolour

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This post was published on 03rd December, 2025 by Kanika on her Instagram handle "@drkanika_popli (Kanika Popli)". Kanika has total 47.8K followers on Instagram and has a total of 766 post.This post has received 219 Likes which are lower than the average likes that Kanika gets. Kanika receives an average engagement rate of 2.06% per post on Instagram. This post has received 7 comments which are lower than the average comments that Kanika gets. Overall the engagement rate for this post was lower than the average for the profile. #hairtransformation #viralreels #dermatologist #drkanikapopli #doctor #haircolour #hair has been used frequently in this Post.