Get a Salon-Quality Blow-Out at Home

There's nothing like a smooth, sleek salon blow-out from your hairstylist. You can get the look at home by following these steps, even if you have curly hair.


Things You’ll Need:

* Ionic blow dryer
* Paddle or round brush
* Smoothing serum
* Hair clips



Step1
Wash your hair and towel-dry it by pressing the towel into the hair. Do not rub.

Step2
Comb the hair with a wide-toothed comb and part it where desired. Work in a small amount of smoothing serum or leave-in conditioning oil. For shoulder-length hair, a quarter-sized amount should do. Use a bit more for longer hair. Concentrate the oil on the shaft and ends of the hair.

Step3
Hair dryer with concentrator attachment Use the comb to divide hair into three or four sections on top, clipping each section to the head. The underneath layers will be exposed. Using a blow-dryer with a concentrator attachment and ionic feature for best results, grasp the first underneath section of hair in a paddle brush or large round brush. A paddle brush will yield straighter results; a round brush yields more bend and body.

Step4
Dry the section of hair from root to tip having the dryer head very close to the hair. Aim the air downward in the direction of the hair cuticle, from root to tip. When the section is dry, hit the cool shot button on the dryer and quickly cool the hair.

Step5
When the underneath layers are dry, unclip one upper section of hair and dry it in the same manner. Repeat until all the sections are dry. Brush hair lightly and finish with a light spritz of humidity-sealing hairspray.