Bouncy Dominican Blowout on Natural Hair | Round Brush and Blow Dryer Tutorial | Bombshell Blowout, by Sharon Landrau on YouTube. 9 min 16 s.
- Video length
- 9 min 16 s
- Time to do it
- 1 hour
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner, then apply a leave-in conditioner or heat protectant to damp hair. Comb it through so every strand is coated.
Divide the hair into four or more sections with clips. Work from the back and bottom first so the top layers stay clean while you dry.
Set your blow dryer to medium heat with the concentrator nozzle attached. Hold the round brush and dryer so you can move both without tangling the cord.
Rough-dry each section until it is about 80 percent dry. Point the nozzle down the hair shaft to keep the cuticle flat and reduce frizz.
Place the round brush under a small subsection near the roots. Pull the brush through with tension while following it with the dryer nozzle.
Roll the brush up toward the scalp at the ends and hold for a few seconds to build bounce. Release slowly and move to the next subsection.
Repeat the tension and roll on every subsection until the whole head is smooth and straight. Keep sections small for better control.
Wrap or pin each finished section to the head while it cools. This sets the volume so the style holds longer.
Take the pins down, brush through gently and shape the hair with your fingers for the final bouncy finish.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep the dryer moving and never hold it on one spot, since direct heat on a small area can damage curls.
Use small subsections, about one inch wide, or the brush will drag and the roots will stay puffy.
Let each section cool on the pin before releasing it, because cooling is what locks in the bounce.
Apply heat protectant to damp hair, not dry hair, so it spreads evenly.
Questions
Can I do this on 4C hair?
The same tension and sectioning method works, but 4C hair usually needs smaller sections and a bit more heat protectant to smooth fully.
How long will the blowout last?
With pins set and a light finish, many people get several days of wear. Humidity and sleeping without protection shorten it.
Do I need a special blow dryer?
No. A standard dryer with a concentrator nozzle and a round brush is enough. A brush with boar bristles helps grip thick hair.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
