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Date:2022.10.21   Views:504

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Do you know how to give yourself the perfect blow-dry yet? 

Who else is missing those bouncy, natural waves, or silky-straight strands that look effortlessly in place? 

We got you. 


The pre blow-dry prep

1. Brush your hair for at least five minutes. Do it if you have thick hair or your hair tends to get greasy. Brushing produces oils and helps keep your hair cleaner for longer.

2. Wet your hair thoroughly with warm water. Warm water opens up the cuticle and allows products to penetrate the strands to promote deep cleansing. Shampoo your scalp well as that’s where dirt settles and oil is produced.

3. Condition according to your hair type. Find that jar of hair mask you’ve been saving for a rainy day and use it now. Masks are more nourishing and restorative, and great to detangle. Wring your hair well after shampooing (towel drying works best), because hair that is too wet will dilute the mask. If you have more time on your hands, wrap it up in a hot towel to open up the cuticles for better penetration of the product. But if your hair tends to get greasy and is thin and frail, reach for a lightweight conditioner and work it on mid-length and ends.

4. Always detangle in the shower. Detangling your hair with a comb when you have a mask on has the potential of the mask touching your scalp, making it heavy and oily quickly. Perfessionals suggest combing through strands after rinsing off the mask. But if you can successfully leave your scalp alone while combing, using a wide-toothed comb and working the conditioner through the hair. End your wash with cold water to avoid frizz. Plus, Gently towel dry your hair. Being harsh during this process can lead to frizz and static.

5. Use a heat protectant. A sea salt spray is possibly my favourite as it adds grit to the hair without weighing it down, and gives you flexibility to style in various ways. It’s also a great volumiser.

How to blow-dry your hair at home 

Tools you'll need: hairdryer (preferably one with at least an 1,800 watt motor with multiple heat settings, and a nozzle to give the air direction. Or, the one that you have right now in front of you without a clue of aforementioned technicalities, will do just fine); medium to large round brush (it helps create shape and make ends flip), styling products like volumising, texturising or thickening spray or smoothing cream; finishing product like a hair serum, oil, cream or spray.


1. Semi-dry before your actual blow-dry. Remove 80 per cent of the moisture in your hair before you start styling, section the hair on top of your crown and secure it with a clip. Begin drying the underneath layers with a brush, using high heat. Point the dryer’s nozzle downward to help smooth hair and create shine.


2. Set your heat settings right: Medium heat is best for pre-drying your hair. High heat manipulates your hair’s shape, and cool air sets a style.

3. Decide the look of your blowout. Remove the clip and use it to hold the dry underneath layers back and away. Twist and clip them into a bun to add waves, or a very loose low ponytail for a straighter look. For curls, he suggests rolling them under with a round brush, blast with heat, and set with cold air. For a straight finish, pull the brush through while drying ends with warm air; then set with cold air.

4. Manipulate your brush. Use a large round brush to dry the hair gently and keep a distance between the dryer and the brush. The brush is like a paintbrush that will draw the shape you want. His most crucial step? Drying your hair in the right direction—from top to bottom.

5. Work the top section. Aiming the nozzle at the roots to add volume, then working toward the ends, using the brush to pull hair forward and out.

6. Always cool down. The cold feature smoothes the hair down if it has gone frizzy.

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