Do you ever wonder how salon stylists get such perfectly frizz-free hair? Is it some kind of stylist magic? Or are they all just really, really lucky? The truth is that there’s no magic to it. The way a salon does their blowouts is probably not as difficult as you think. For those of you who want to avoid the salon (but still want top-notch results) here’s how to get a salon-quality blowout at home.
Mastering the Salon Blowout
Start at a salon. For quality control, use salons as a benchmark. Get a professional blowout, paying attention to everything they do (especially if you really like the results). Ask the stylist all sorts of questions: How they do their blowouts, how long it takes, what products and tools they use. The more you know, the better your blowout will be!
Get the right tools. Many home blowout kits come with a sponge-style brush that is not only hard to clean but not flexible enough for a real blowout. You should use a special blowout brush to get the most out of your blowout. There are many different types of blowout brushes, but we recommend a ceramic thermal brush that can withstand heat and will allow for airflow.
You’ll also need a really good hair dryer. When choosing a hair dryer for a blowout, it is important to consider factors such as the wattage, airflow and attachments included. A high-wattage dryer that provides strong airflow is ideal for achieving a smooth and shiny blowout. Additionally, look for a dryer that includes attachments such as diffusers and nozzle concentrators to help shape and control the finished look. We like Brazilian Blowout Pro Ionic Hair Dryer.
Steps for a Great Blowout
Wash and detangle. Wash hair with a detangling, defrizzing shampoo and conditioner. Towel dry your hair thoroughly. You don’t want to blow dry sopping wet hair, it should just be slightly damp. Now comb through hair gently, removing any knots or tangles.
Protect. Apply a heat protecting spray like AG Deflect Fast-Dry Heat Protection. Not only will it protect your hair from the potential damage of heat styling, but it will also speed up the drying process.
Blow dry. Blow dry hair on a low heat setting moving from crown to tip with the help of your round brush. Avoid high heat! That will just lead to damage and/or flyaways. If you have thick hair, it can be helpful to use clips to section off hair and work on smaller sections one by one. Hold the dryer above the section you are working on and point the nozzle of your dryer downwards to smooth the cuticle.
Finish. For a full-body look, finish with a texturizing hairspray like Sexy Hair High Tide Texturizing Finishing Spray to give your finished ‘do plenty of extra body and dimension. For a sleek, smooth blowout, apply some Agadir Argan Oil Styling Finishing Spray.
Be sure to check out the full line of hair care products and styling tools available on our website. We guarantee that all beauty lines offered are 100% authentic, never from a third-party, and are items that our beauty team uses on our own hair and skin. Plus, Pandora Beauty offers some of the best prices available on all your favorite salon-quality products at our online discount beauty supply store.
