If you’ve ever marveled at the glossy locks of your fave celebrities or envied the effortlessly chic hairdos of fashionistas strutting down the street, chances are they owe it all to the power of a good blowout, one of our specialties at our Montreal salon.
So, what exactly is a blowout?
Think of it as the ultimate hair makeover, where your tresses are transformed from dull to dazzling in a matter of minutes. It involves washing, drying and styling your hair to perfection using a combination of heat, tension and skillful brushwork.
Blowouts aren’t just reserved for special occasions or red-carpet events. They’re the everyday go-to for anyone looking to elevate their hair game and unleash their inner diva. From brunch dates to boardroom meetings, a killer blowout is guaranteed to turn heads wherever you go.
How long does a blowout actually last?
A well-executed blowout can keep your locks looking luscious and salon-fresh for days on end, sometimes up to a full week. This means time off from styling your hair which is always a good thing.
Mastering the art of the at-home blowout.
- Prep Your Hair: Start with freshly washed and towel-dried hair. Apply a heat protectant spray evenly throughout your damp hair to shield it from heat damage during styling.
- Choose the Right Tools: You’ll need a high-quality hairdryer with multiple heat and speed settings and a concentrator nozzle attachment for precise airflow control. Additionally, grab a round brush appropriate for your hair length and texture.
- Section Your Hair: Divide your hair into manageable sections using clips or hair ties. Start by clipping the top section of your hair away and focus on working with the bottom sections first.
- Blow-Dry Technique: Begin with the bottom sections of your hair. Take a small section of hair and wrap it around the round brush. Hold the hairdryer with the concentrator nozzle pointing downward and follow the brush as you move it through the hair. Apply heat from the roots to the ends while gently pulling the brush downward to smooth the hair and create volume at the roots.
- Focus on Roots and Ends: To add volume, focus the airflow at the roots while lifting them upward with the brush. For sleek ends, concentrate on smoothing the ends of your hair by directing the airflow downward along the brush.
- Repeat for Each Section: Work your way through each section of hair, repeating the blow-drying process until your entire head is dry and styled.
- Cool Down: Once your hair is dry, switch the hairdryer to the cool setting and give your hair a final blast of cool air to set the style and add shine.
- Optional: Finishing Touches: If desired, you can finish your blowout with a spritz of lightweight hair spray or shine serum for extra hold and shine. But truthfully, a good blow-out shouldn’t need a lot of finishing product.
So there you have it, folks: the lowdown on blowouts.
Swing by our Montreal salon, Salon Deauville, where our expert stylists will work their magic to give you the blowout of your dreams. Whether as part of an existing service or as a standalone treat, it’s time to indulge in a little glamour and let your locks steal the spotlight.
Book your appointment today get ready to slay.