That feeling when you walk out of the salon with a fresh blowout—your hair is so soft and shiny. You actually don’t want to wash your hair after a couple of days because is it so hard to give yourself a perfect fresh blowout at home. It’s not that it is impossible to get a salon-worthy style on your own, you just have to know the right tricks. We chatted with some hairstylists in London and found out the 5 blowdrying mistakes you’re probably making.
5 Blowdrying Mistakes You’re Probably Making
#1 Using the wrong brush
When it comes to blow-drying, brushes are crucial. The biggest mistake is using a metal brush. Which can damage your hair and even cause hair breakage.
#2 Not using heat protectant
Blow-drying your hair without a heat protectant is just asking for trouble. Just as you would apply sunscreen to protect your face from the sun, you should protect your hair from the heat.
#3 Blow drying sopping wet stands
Blow drying sopping wet strands usually means you’ll be drying your hair for a longer period of time, and as result adding more damage to your hair.
#4 Using A Wrong Hair Dryer
Investing in a really good ionic blow dryer is the key to drying hair faster and less hair damage.
#5 Forget to Section Your Hair
It may seems like it adds extra time to your blow dry, but it actually saves time . Try to section your hair in 4 parts and it saves you a lot of time because you’re not drying the same hair over and over again
These are the 5 common mistakes made while trying a blowout at home. Sectioning my hair, using a heat protectant and investing in a great blow dryer has made all the difference for me. What are your top tricks in achieving a fresh blowout at home? Share it with us and leave a comment below. So we can all manage a fabulous blowout this Spring!
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