How To Blow Dry Your Hair

Wash & Condition

I recommend using a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner for added hydration and protection from the heat of the blow dryer. Allow the conditioner to sit on your hair for a few minutes before rinsing.

Towel Dry

Then, towel dry your hair just enough to stop the dripping. Avoid using an aggressive rubbing motion as the friction can cause split ends, frizz and generally does a lot of damage. Instead, simply wrap a towel around your hair and squeeze or use a dabbing or patting action to absorb most of the moisture.

Apply Product

First, gently detangle your hair with a wide toothed comb or cushion brush and then apply your desired styling aid, making sure to evenly distribute it throughout your hair.

Styling products are key to the perfect blowout but you need to make sure you are using the right products for your hair type.

If you have fine, limp hair you want to build body and lift so use a thickening cream or volumizing mousse.

For those with thick, curly hair you want a product that tames frizz and smooths, try a straightening cream or a smoothing serum.

Thermal Protection

Then apply a thermal protectant (if you used product I recommend a spray formula otherwise any will do). These help protect your hair from the harmful effects of blow drying.  Some of these products not only protect your hair but they also infuse your hair with vitamins.

Pre-dry Hair

I like to pre-dry my hair before sectioning. To do this gently tousle and lift your hair with your fingers while blow drying until 75% dry.

Section Hair

Separate your hair into 4-8 sections depending on your hair length and thickness and secure on top of your head on in mini buns with clips or rubber bands. I like starting at the nape, then moving up to the back of my head, then around the sides and finishing with the top and bangs. Leave out your starting section.

Begin Blow Drying

Start drying your first section at the roots holding the hair dryer 6 inches from your scalp. Direct the airflow downwards and always keep the hair dryer moving to avoid causing cuticle damage and frizz.

Smooth & Sleek

For a smooth, sleek outcome, run a paddle brush underneath your hair starting at the root and point the airflow at the brush from the top. Move both the brush and hair dryer together down the hair shaft. Repeat to each section until 90% dry.
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Volume & Body

For volume use the same technique but with a round brush. As you more down the section of hair roll the brush away from your head. Repeat to each section until 90% dry.
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Finish With Cold Shot

Once all sections are dry. Blow your hair with the cold shot while gently brushing your hair or de-tangle it with your fingers. This will lock in your shine and close the cuticle.