Achieving a salon quality blowout is all about technique, maintenance and protection. But, let’s face it. We don’t always have the time, or means, to go to a professional. That said, if you’re blow drying at home, it’s important to ensure you’re following the proper steps to keep hair healthy. You can achieve the perfect look, save time, and improve the health of your hair all in one. Who doesn’t want that?
Below, Andrew Fitzsimons, a celebrity hairstylist and founder of Andrew Fitzsimons Hair, tells NaturallyCurly all about how to properly use the blow dryer for sleek hair.
Use heat protectant
“It’s important to make sure that you protect your hair from heat damage when blow drying,” says Fitzsimons. The best way is to use a heat protectant spray or hair oil on your damp hair before drying. The celebrity hairstylist recommends using NatureLab’s Perfect Repair Leave In Treatment when you begin blow drying.
Start with a general blow dry
When blow-drying your hair, start with a general blow dry, avoiding focusing heat on one section. For added volume, try blow-drying your hair upside down. “Once dry, take a brush and pull the hair taught while drying,” says Fitzsimons. “Make sure your dryer is angled downwards to prevent flyaways.”
Point the dryer downwards
Start by pointing your dryer downwards as you brush through your hair from root to end. This will prevent any flyaways or baby hairs from sticking upwards. If using a round brush, you’ll want to curl the brush away from your face as you dry. Hold the dryer around 6 inches away from your face.
What should I keep in mind for a sleek blowout?
The best way to achieve a sleek blowout is to start while your hair is still wet. Fitzsimons notes that after towel-drying, work 2-3 pumps of the Andrew Fitzsimons Virgin Repair Restructuring Serum into damp hair, starting at the ends.
After applying serum, blow dry your hair, covering your whole head rather than focusing on specific areas. Once mostly dry, you can section your hair and blow dry with a brush from root to end, ensuring the dryer is facing down to avoid flyaways. Once finished, use a hair oil to give your locks a glossy, silky look.
