Always wanted to know how to blow dry hair like a professional hairstylist? We give you proper tips and tricks for your most impressive blowdry yet.
Ever wondered how to blow-dry hair at home and get pro results? When salons closed during lockdown we all had to become home hairdressers, with various results from bad to really bad!
There’s no substitute for a salon blow-dry and if you want to book an appointment for your big night out then click the button below for our online booking system.
But if you want to know how to blow-dry your hair at home with salon results, then read on….
As always, careful preparation is everything. Before anything else, wash your hair or make sure it is clean and that you have got a great hairdryer and hairbrush.
It’s also worth investing in a detangling brush or comb, “no dent” section clips, heat protection spray, a vented or round brush and your favourite hairspray or holding product.
HOW TO BLOW-DRY HAIR AT HOME: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE
ROUGH-DRY HAIR AFTER WASHING
Start by rough-drying your hair after washing (this means just using your hands and blow-drying hair with general all-over movements) on a medium-speed setting until damp, or until approximately 80 per cent dry.
Now is the time to add a heat protecting spray or balm to work in conjunction with a hair dryer to keep your hair healthy.
PART HAIR
Prep the hair by brushing through and and parting it in the middle with a comb.
DRY THE FRONT SECTIONS FIRST
We recommend drying the fronts first because these are the sections that will naturally dry quickest.
Once you’ve done this, pin with “no dent” clips to hold in place.
PART THE REST OF THE HEAD AND BEGIN DRYING
Part your hair from ear to ear, divide into smaller sections with clips, and then dry the hair with a large round roller brush. Wooden ones work better than metal as the metal can get really hot and burn and damage the hair. Roll the large brush at the end of each section to create a smooth curl.
ANGLE DOWNWARDS
When drying, always make sure your dryer is angled down, as this will make the hair cuticle smooth and shiny.
FINISH THE FRONT SECTION
Finally, finish off by drying the top front section near the forehead and crown by splitting hair into two along the parting. We find that blow-drying hair away from each side of the face gives more flattering results, since it opens up your features.
COMPLETE THE LOOK WITH HAIRSPRAY
Remove clips and spritz with a flexible-hold hairspray for locks that have natural movement and control.