How to get oil from cart using hair dryer

The Unexpected Hair Dryer Hack That Saved My Favorite Oil Cartridge — And Why I’ll Never Travel Without My Velo Essential Again

It all started with a clogged oil cart.
Let me explain.

I'm not one to follow TikTok trends blindly, but I do enjoy a good vape now and then, especially after a long day of back-to-back meetings. My go-to? A citrusy hybrid cartridge I’d picked up from my favorite dispensary in downtown LA. I had big plans for it—an evening of jazz vinyl and an herbal tea—but fate had something else in mind.

When I got home, the cartridge was clogged. Not just sticky, not just resistant—completely jammed. I tried the usual tricks: gently warming it between my hands, standing it upright, even a few cautious puffs. Nothing worked. The oil was too thick, probably because I’d left it in my car overnight. Rookie mistake.

Desperate, I turned to the internet. Reddit threads, YouTube videos, and Twitter posts all pointed to the same surprisingly consistent suggestion:

"Use a hair dryer."

Yes. A hair dryer. Apparently, the warm airflow helps soften the thick oil, allowing it to flow again.

Normally, I’d roll my eyes at advice like this. I mean, blasting an electronic cartridge with hot air? It sounded risky. But then I remembered I had just received the Velo Essential hair dryer in the mail—part of a campaign gift bag from a wellness event I attended last weekend. I hadn’t even taken it out of the box yet.
 
This seemed like the perfect time to test it out.
 

First Impressions of the Velo Essential
Before I tell you what happened with the cartridge, let me say this: the Velo Essential is no ordinary hair dryer.

I've used everything from bargain-store dryers to high-end brands that promise the moon but deliver hot air and little else. But this one immediately stood out.

For starters, it's incredibly compact. I have small hands, and the Velo Essential natural and light to hold—perfectly ergonomic, with a sleek matte finish and a modern silhouette. No sharp edges, no awkward button placements. It looked like a tool made for design lovers and functionalists alike.

Plugging it in, I noticed how quiet it was. But when I turned it on…

The airflow was intense—in the best way. I could immediately feel the high-speed motor working overtime, but without any of the usual noise or heat spikes.
And here's the kicker: the Velo Essential tests its output temperature 100 times per second, which means the air never gets too hot. It stays perfectly consistent. No overheating. No burns. Just a smooth, controlled warmth that felt surprisingly luxurious on my skin.
I had no idea then how important that feature would become.
Back to the Cartridge…
So there I was, holding my jammed oil cartridge in one hand and the Velo Essential in the other. I switched to the low-heat setting and aimed the dryer about six inches away, carefully rotating the cartridge.
Within seconds, I noticed the oil beginning to shift. It was subtle, but unmistakable—the once-sluggish golden liquid had loosened just enough to start flowing again.
I kept it up for another 20–30 seconds. The Velo's gentle yet powerful airflow was doing all the work. The key was consistency; no bursts of heat, no scalding air, just a warm, steady breeze. After a quick test puff, I knew I'd struck gold.
It worked. The oil was moving, the airflow was clear, and my evening plans were back on track.
But that's not the end of the story.

Why not actually try the Velo Essential  for what it's meant to do?

My hair still ended up frizzy after every blow-dry session. I assumed that was just my hair type. Thick, wavy, high-maintenance.

But the Velo Essential had another trick up its sleeve.

Using its 200 million negative ion technology, this hair dryer actually neutralizes static and locks in moisture. It's the kind of science I usually roll my eyes at—until I saw the results.

After a single session, my hair was:
Noticeably smoother
Completely frizz-free
Super shiny, almost like a gloss treatment