[Mischief_Managed]

I've started grooming my two SPOOs since Covid closed down the groomer. Ellie has a really curly coat, so I bought a Kool Pup dryer to try and help straighten it after her bath. I also apply a detangling spray after her bath. The dryer works well on her legs in straightening the hair but her back which is about 1/2 inch became really fluffy but not straight. Is there something else I should be doing? Like brushing as I am drying?

 

[lily cd re]

Yes, you need to brush as you dry.

 

[Mischief_Managed]

Thank you Lily.

 

[Raindrops]

The shorter the hair is the harder it is to get straight. It may not truly get straight at that length.

 

[Johanna]

Use a slicker brush and brush toward the head. You can get a good slicker with coated tips on Amazon.

 

[Mischief_Managed]

Thanks everyone. I'll try the brushing while using the hv dryer after the next bath.

 

[Eclipse]

Thanks everyone. I'll try the brushing while using the hv dryer after the next bath.

You will get the best straightening results with a stand dryer. It is hard to hold the nozzle of the force dryer (Kool Pup is a good one by the way - love Chris Christensen - I have a regular Kool Dry) and brush with one hand - you really need to line brush to straighten hair. I have Standards and when I groom I use the force to get most of the moisture out of the coats and then finish with the stand dryer so I can use both hands to brush, especially the topknot and ears.....

 

[Mischief_Managed]

Thanks everyone for the recommendations. A stand dryer will go on my wish list.