Every girl dreams of having thick, voluminous hair. But the thought of running to a high-end salon every time you want that perfect bounce? Devastating. We might not have a Hollywood entourage on speed dial, but mastering an easy blowout routine is the ultimate hack to achieving that same high-end, effortless glamour at home.
By learning a few simple tips and tricks, you can skip the expensive appointments and deliver gorgeous volume to your hair on most days. Here is your ultimate guide to a salon-worthy hair blowout routine at home.
Easy At-Home Blowout Routine: Step-by-Step
1. Prioritize Hair Wash Day
A great blowout doesn’t start with the dryer; the routine starts in the shower. To get that lightweight, bouncy look, you need to set the right foundation.
- Use a Volumizing Shampoo: Lightweight, clarifying, or volumizing shampoos are essential. Avoid heavy, oil-based formulas that weigh your roots down.
- Condition with Care: Apply conditioner exclusively from the mid-lengths to the ends. Never apply it to your scalp, as this kills volume before you even begin.
- The Towel Trick: Gently squeeze excess water out with a microfiber towel. Rough drying with a standard cotton towel causes friction, leading to frizz and breakage.
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2. Apply Heat Protectant
First, apply your styling products to damp, towel-dried hair. Mist a high-quality heat protectant from root to tip. This creates an invisible barrier against thermal damage. Afterward, apply a root-lifting spray directly to your scalp. Massage it in gently to activate the formulas. These products provide the necessary structural support to hold your hair up all day long.
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3. The Rough Dry With The 80% Rule
Next, flip your head upside down to begin drying. Use a medium heat setting on your blow dryer. Rough dry your hair until it is about 80% dry. This specific movement naturally lifts the hair roots away from the scalp. Consequently, it creates instant, effortless height. Styling soaking-wet hair only stretches the strands and causes severe heat damage.
You should pick hair brush that has hollow cutouts at the middle to allow warm air to pass through while allowing a faster hair drying time.
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4. Use Your Best Tool & Begin Styling!
Now it is time to choose your styling weapon. Depending on your preference, you can follow the traditional method or use a modern multi-styler.
Option A: The Traditional Hair Dryer Method
For this classic approach, a high-performance tool is absolutely necessary. You can use a premium tool like the NEW Ghd Speed Ionic Hair Dryer, which dries sections beautifully. If you travel frequently, a compact option like the GHD Flight+ Travel Hair Dryer works wonders too.
To begin, place a ceramic round brush right at the roots under your hair section. Pull the hair up and out at a precise 90-degree angle. Follow the brush closely with your dryer nozzle, directing the airflow downward to create a sleek, reflective shine.
Option B: The All-in-One Multistyler Method
Alternatively, you can streamline the entire process by choosing a revolutionary 2-in-1 tool. The NEW Duet Blowdry Hair Dryer functions perfectly as a heated volumizing brush. This method shapes and dries simultaneously without causing any severe heat damage.
To style, simply place the heated barrel at your roots for two seconds to create instant lift. Then, glide the brush slowly down to your ends. Gently roll the barrel at the tips to add a gorgeous, bouncy shape.
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5. The “Cool Shot” Secret
Finally, lock in your hard work before releasing the brush. Once the section is dry, press the cool shot button. Blast the hair with cold air for 10 seconds. While intense heat shapes the hair, cold air successfully locks the style into place. Alternatively, wrap the warm section into a Velcro roller. This advanced technique delivers maximum, long-lasting bounce.
6. Set and Finish with Hair Spray
Once your entire head is complete and flipped into place, mist a flexible-hold hairspray from an arm’s length away. This creates a lightweight, invisible shield that blocks out humidity. Because it is flexible, your hair will still have that classy, swinging movement rather than looking frozen.
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Now that you have all the tips, tricks, and products on hand, give it a try! We would love to hear about your results. Please let us know how your new voluminous look turned out in the comments below!
