Every good style starts with a good blow-dry and it is possible to do it at home, if you follow each of the steps that I have listed. Remember that blow-drying takes practice, so be patient and soon your efforts will look professional.
Here's How:
- Apply your favorite straightening balm if hair has unwanted curl or wave.
- Gently detangle hair, create part and allow to 90% air dry.
- Horizontally section hair leaving a section free.
- Pull up remainder of hair and pin in place with sectioning clips on top of head.
- Divide the free hair into 4 manageable sections depending on thickness and length.
- Hold dryer in one hand, brush in the other.
- Choose one of the 4 sections and move the brush and the blow-dryer vertically, directing airflow down the hair shaft. This will also create shine as you close the cuticle.
- Continue from section to section of free hair until all the sections are dry and smooth.
- Remove clips, horizontally section off more hair and allow this new section to fall loose.
- Re-clip damp hair on top of head continue the drying steps as described above until all of the hair is completely dry.
- Style with a brush to coax desired movement and then spray to hold.
Tips:
- It is important that your blow-dryer be light enough to hold easily. Holding your arms over your head can be tiring.
- Your hairspray should be strong enough to hold your style without leaving your hair crunchy.
What You Need:
- a blow dryer that offers between 1200 and 1500 watts
- sectioning clips
- straightening balm if hair has curl
- hairspray
- large round brush
