Last Updated on October 9, 2023 by Ellen Christian
Have you ever had a blowout before? I mean a real, go to the salon, pay a bunch of money and have a stylist do it kind of blowout? I did, once, on a business trip to Chicago. It’s a fun experience and one that I would recommend, once, because honestly, you can do the same thing at home for a lot less!
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How To Do A Blowout At Home
So, what is a blowout? Typically, a blowout is done at a blow dry salon. They don’t cut or color your hair. They blow dry it and that is all they do. Typically, they run between $30 and $50 depending on the salon. Thankfully, once you know how to do a blowout at home, you can get the same results for a lot less.
- To get a really good blowout, you need to start with the right equipment and the right products. Use a lightweight, boar bristle brush with a cork or foam handle. This will give you the most control over your hair as you style it.
- Use a blow dryer that is tourmaline (for shine and faster dry time), ionic (to fight static) and ceramic (to heat hair evenly).
- When drying your hair, keep your hair taught around the brush to prevent kinks and cowlicks.
- Always keep the nozzle of the blow dryer parallel with the section of hair you’re working on for smooth strands and a shiny finish.
- Start at the top (crown) when blowing out your hair. This helps provide long lasting shape and body.
- When a section of hair is fully dry and still warm, wrap it around a velcro roller, mist with Blowout and let sit for 10 minutes. Repeat for 3-4 sections in the crown area. Style the rest of your hair and then remove the rollers.
- Avoid bubble bangs. Dry your bangs first and then dry them down against for your forehead. Don’t lift the roots up.
Once you know how to do a blowout at home, you’ll find there is no need to go to a blow dry salon to get the look you want. It’s simply a matter of having the right tools and products at home. Living Proof offers the products you need to get that gorgeous blowout.
I was able to try out a few of their products to try out my own at home blowout. Living proof offers a variety of hair products including Living proof blowout, Living proof Perfect Hair Day shampoo, Living proof full thickening mousse and Living proof Perfect Hair Day conditioner. I love the look I got!
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Ellen believes you can feel beautiful at any age and size. She shares healthy beauty and fashion information geared toward women over 40. She is a direct sales rep for several fashion and beauty businesses.
I’ve never had a blowout but sounds like an amazing experience. I agree the price is a bit steep though so doing it at home makes sense.
I really enjoyed it but it’s so easy to do at home & much more affordable!
I blow dry my hair rarely, because its already thin and dries pretty quickly. However, when I do blow dry my hair, I always have an issue with my bangs. They just never look how I want them to. I really appreciate the tip of drying the bangs first. I usually wait to the end to dry them, and I also use a brush and I guess that causes my roots to lift. Guess this explains why my bangs always look funny when I’m done blow drying. Thanks for the tip!
Glad to help! It can definitely be a challenge!
Yeah, I’ve never had a blow out either. I try to avoid paying someone to do my hair because I’m a cheapskate. Or rather, I’m frugal. 😉 I love the bubble bangs tip!
Glad to help, Deborah!
Your hair always looks so pretty in photos that you post. I’ll have to try a blow out on my hair too, especially for upcoming parties.
Thank you so much, Daisy!