How much time will RevAir save me?

Why RevAir is faster for most hair types

Traditional dryers push hot air across the hair surface, which can rough up the cuticle and leave water trapped inside. To smooth your hair fully, you have to keep passing a brush and dryer over the same sections, which adds time and heat exposure.

RevAir changes the game with reverse-air. The wand creates a gentle vacuum that:

• Pulls moisture away from the hair from root to tip.
• Holds hair under light, even tension, so strands dry in a more elongated, aligned state.
• Helps seal the cuticle as it dries, which reduces frizz and makes the finish look smooth and shiny.

The result is fewer passes, less mechanical manipulation, and a faster path from wet to set.

Pro tip for best results: Beginning with well-moisturized strands helps your hair stay soft, smooth, and shiny once it is fully dry. Apply a lightweight leave-in conditioner before you Rev. It improves slip, manages porosity, and helps the cuticle seal smoothly. If you use RevAir hair care, reach for Hydrating Leave-In Conditioning Spray for quick detangling, even coverage, and a clean finish that will not weigh hair down.

What actually drives your dry time

Your total time comes down to a few variables. Think of these like sliders you can adjust.

• Hair type and texture pattern: Tighter textures often have more bends per inch, which affects how water moves out of the strand and how much alignment is needed for a smooth finish.
• Density and thickness: More strands per square inch, or thicker individual strands, mean more water to remove.
• Length: Longer hair holds more water by volume.
• Porosity: High-porosity hair soaks up water fast and releases it fast, but the cuticle can lift and re-frizz. Low-porosity hair repels water at first, then holds onto it longer, which can slow air-dry or traditional blow-dry times.
• Overall hair health: Damaged or over-processed hair often has uneven porosity and needs extra smoothing. Healthy, well-conditioned hair dries and seals faster.
• Technique and section size: Smaller, consistent sections make the most of RevAir’s tension and airflow.

Quick estimates: How much time can RevAir save

These are realistic total drying and smoothing estimates for hair that is freshly washed, detangled, and prepped with a leave-in. Times include moving through sections. Your exact time may vary based on density and routine.

Key:
Traditional = dryer plus brush or dryer plus stretching tool.
RevAir = Reverse-Air on consistent sections.

Type 1/2 (Straight/Wavy)

Length	Porosity	Traditional	RevAir
Short to Medium	Low	20–30 min	8–15 min
Short to Medium	High	18–25 min	7–12 min
Long	Low	30–45 min	12–20 min
Long	High	25–40 min	10–18 min

Type 3 (Curly)

Length	Porosity	Traditional	RevAir
Short to Medium	Low	35–55 min	15–25 min
Short to Medium	High	30–45 min	12–22 min
Long	Low	50–75 min	20–35 min
Long	High	40–65 min	18–30 min

Type 4 (Coily)

Length	Porosity	Traditional	RevAir
Short to Medium	Low	45–80 min	18–35 min
Short to Medium	High	40–70 min	16–32 min
Long	Low	70–110 min	28–50 min
Long	High	60–100 min	25–45 min

What these ranges mean:

• If you usually spend an hour or more on a traditional dryer and brush routine, RevAir can often cut that roughly in half, sometimes more, especially on dense, long, or highly textured hair.
• If you air-dry to protect your pattern, RevAir offers a faster route with a smooth cuticle and less frizz, without the constant manipulation that leads to tangling.

How porosity changes your experience

• Low porosity: Hair resists water at first, then holds it. With traditional blow-drying, this can feel slow. RevAir’s reverse-air helps pull out water that low-porosity hair tends to trap, which saves time and reduces the need for high heat. Use warm to high heat on the wand, and slightly smaller sections for consistency.
• High porosity: Hair absorbs and releases water quickly but needs help sealing the cuticle. RevAir’s tension and airflow align the strand and support the cuticle lay. Use a leave-in conditioner to fill in rough spots, then finish with a light oil or serum on ends.

Step-by-step for your fastest RevAir routine

1. Cleanse and condition based on your current needs. If hair is dry or frizz-prone, choose a hydrating system.
2. Towel-blot gently. Do not rough up the cuticle.
3. Apply leave-in conditioner from mid-lengths to ends to add moisture into your strands.
4. Detangle hair fully with a wide-tooth comb or brush. Add a light heat protectant if desired.
5. Pre-section your hair into 4 to 8 sections, depending on density. Clip each section.
6. Set the RevAir heat level. Low for fine or fragile hair, high for thicker textures.
7. Set your desired RevAir Tension setting. The Tension level regulates the amount, or strength, of suction within the device. Tension levels are selected by pressing the + or - buttons, between 1 and 7. To find your most effective setting, we recommend starting on a tension level of “3”, and working up or down as needed.
8. Feed the ends in first and guide the wand to the base. Hold until the section feels dry and smooth to the touch. Most sections take 30 to 90 seconds, depending on density and length.
9. Cool shot or turning the heat off at the end, for a few seconds to help lock in the finish.
10. Move on to the next section, keeping the section size consistent for steady results.
11. Finish with a light serum or oil on ends, or set your pattern with a diffuser cap if you prefer a more defined curl finish.

Leave-in matters: A good leave-in adds slip, reduces snagging, helps control porosity, and supports a faster, cleaner seal on the cuticle. For best results, keep application light at the roots and focused through mid-lengths and ends.

Why sealing the cuticle saves time later

When the cuticle lies flat, strands tangle less, reflect more light, and resist humidity better. That means:

• Less time on next-day refresh, because hair starts smoother.
• Fewer heat passes overall, since you are not chasing frizz that formed during the dry.
• Longer-lasting styles, so you stretch more days between full wash days.

Quick troubleshooting if you are not seeing time savings

• Sections feel slow to dry. Reduce section size slightly, or raise heat one level.
• Ends feel rough. Add a touch more leave-in to ends, or finish with a light serum.
• Roots feel puffy. Hold the wand at the base of your scalp for a few seconds longer, then use a cool shot to lock it in.
• Shrinkage is higher than you want. Increase speed for more tension, and keep sections consistent.

FAQs

How is RevAir different from a standard dryer with a comb attachment?

RevAir uses reverse-air to draw water away from the strand while keeping hair under even tension inside the wand. You are not scraping or pulling hair with a comb, which reduces mechanical stress and helps the cuticle seal more smoothly.

Will RevAir work if I air-dry first?

Yes, but you will get the biggest time savings starting from towel-blotted hair. If you prefer to air-dry, aim for hair that is still slightly damp, then use RevAir to finish and seal.

Can I keep my curl pattern?

Yes. You control section size, time, heat, and speed. For a defined curl finish, dry closer to your desired shape (such as twists or thin braids), then scrunch lightly or use your preferred styler on ends.

Do I still need a leave-in?

For best results, yes. A lightweight leave-in supports slip, evens porosity, and helps the cuticle seal quickly, which saves time and improves shine.

The bottom line

RevAir does more than dry. It removes water efficiently, stretches hair gently, and seals the cuticle as it goes, which translates to meaningful time savings and a smoother finish across hair types. With the right prep, consistent sections, and a good leave-in conditioner, most people see their total dry time drop significantly, often by about half compared to a traditional dryer and brush routine.

Ready to reclaim your wash day

Start with a hydrating wash, spritz on a leave-in conditioner, and let RevAir do the heavy lifting. Your future self will thank you for the extra minutes back.