If you find yourself frequenting the salon or reaching for your flat iron often, mastering a blowout at home could be a fabulous way to save time and money. Plus, blowouts are easy to maintain and can last days, lessening added heat on your hair.
Here are our pro-tips on how to achieve a perfect bouncy blowout at home:
Step 1: Prep
Start by washing your hair with Hairstory's New Wash - a first-of-its kind, custom formula that cleans and conditions without harsh foams and damaging detergents found in traditional shampoos. New Wash simplifies your routine and replaces both your shampoo and conditioner. Once you've towel-dried your locks, apply a heat protectant spray. We love Hairstory’s Dressed Up. Think of it as a magical shield that keeps your hair safe from the heat of your blow dryer. To add some easy volume, apply a volumizer before you begin drying. Hairstory’s Lift will give you smooth, weightless, and workable hair for heat styling.
Step 2: Section It Like a Pro – Divide and Conquer
Divide your hair into manageable sections using clips or hair ties. This makes the blowout process much easier and ensures that no strand of hair is left behind.
Step 3: Blow-dry
With your hair in sections, it's time to fire up your hairdryer. Set it to a medium or high heat setting, depending on your hair type and the level of frizz you're dealing with. Hold the dryer about six inches away from your hair, and point it downwards. This helps to smooth the hair cuticles and reduces frizz, making your hair look super sleek and shiny.
Step 4: Use a round brush
Grab a round brush, preferably one with natural bristles, and start twirling it through your hair. As you run the brush down each section, follow it closely with the nozzle of your hairdryer. This magical duo will work together to create volume and body that will give you that bounce.
As you twirl your brush, be sure to move it in the opposite direction to the way you want your hair to fall. For example, if you want your hair to have a voluminous flip outwards, twist the brush inwards.
Step 5: Cool It Down
Once you've twirled and danced your way through all the sections, it's time to cool things down. Switch your hairdryer to the cool setting and give your hair a final blast of cool air. This helps to set your style and seal the cuticles, ensuring a longer-lasting blowout.
Congratulations, you've conquered the art of the hair blowout! Whether you're rocking a bouncy, bombshell blowout or a sleek, sophisticated style, you can wear your style for one or more days – if you want to preserve your style, simply wrap your hair in a bun and secure it with a satin or silk scrunchie for sleeping.