You know you've said it a million times. Right about 3/4 of the way through your blowout at the salon - "Can I just take you home with me?" or "I could never blow my hair out the way you can!"
This week's Bella Buzz Weekly HAIRspiration addresses a very common quandary. Do stylists have secret powers that translate to amazing blowouts? Well, we certainly have the technique down pat, and we do know our way around a brush and blowdryer. But given the right tools, the best blowout is within your reach!
Brushes. Yes, they really do matter. Large, round brushes are great for volume, but they aren't going to give you those "looks like a curling iron did these" curls. For that you need a much smaller brush. And brushing out your wet hair after a shower with any of these round brushes equals lots of hair being ripped right out unnecessarily, as well as knots left behind. Grab your paddle brush for that!
Products. Yes, they really do matter also. For many people, getting a nice voluminous blowout requires changing the texture of the hair temporarily so that it "holds". That doesn't happen because of your stylists magician hands, it happens because of the products they use.
You should speak to your stylist about the products they are using to achieve specific results on your hair. This week you may be looking for an ultra chic, sleek look, while next week you may want a super sexy curled blowout. Two very different sets of products. Think about your shampoo and conditioner as well! Like I said, styling requires a texture change for most, so this begins with the shampoo. Maybe you need more moisture, more volume, or more vitamins. All of which should be achieved starting with the very first products you put on your hair - shampoo and conditioner.
Blowdryer. VERY IMPORTANT!! Do you need a $250 blowdryer to mimic the salon blowout? Absolutely NOT. Do you need something that does more than whisper some semi-warm air onto your tresses? YES. The perfect blowout requires a combination of hot and cold air. The air coming from the nozzle must be powerful. Given all of that, you also need to familiarize yourself with how to do it correctly without scorching your hair. ASK your stylist for help. Ask if she/he would hold a blowdry class for you and a few friends. I bet they would.
Do those of us working behind the chair at the salon want you to come to us for blowouts over and over? Of course we do. We LOVE what we do and seeing happy clients loving their results. But here's a secret....we want you to love your hair everyday between visits as well. So we are more than happy to share some of our secret weapons with you. A minimal investment into some brushes, products and the right blowdryer can really change how you feel day to day about your hair.
And who doesn't want to feel better about how they look?
For more info contact Studio Bella at 718-227-5010
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