How To Do A Round Brush Blow Out For Curls, by Moriah Seabrook on YouTube. 8 min 54 s.
- Video length
- 8 min 54 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Start with dry, brushed hair. Clip the top half up and leave the lower back section loose so you can work in small pieces.
Take a piece about 2 inches wide. Place the round brush under the hair near the roots and pull the hair taut.
Aim the dryer down the hair shaft and follow the brush down. Keep the tension on as you go.
When you reach the ends, roll the brush up toward the scalp and hold the hot air on it for a few seconds.
Let the curl cool on the brush, then unwind it slowly. Cooling sets the shape.
Release the next section and repeat, working around the head from the back to the sides.
Lightly mist the finished curls with hairspray and hold each curl in your hand as it sets.
Check for any flat or missed pieces and re-roll them with the brush and dryer.
Finish with a light coat of hairspray, then brush through the curls with your fingers or a paddle brush for a soft, blended look.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep each section small, about 2 inches, or the curl will drop out.
Let the curl cool fully on the brush before unwinding it, or the shape won't hold.
Point the nozzle down the hair shaft to smooth the cuticle and reduce frizz.
Don't hold the dryer in one spot too long, and keep it moving to avoid heat damage.
Questions
Can I do this on wet hair?
This method is for dry or day two hair. On wet hair, dry each section first, then re-roll it with the brush to set the curl.
What size round brush should I use?
A medium barrel around 1.5 to 2 inches gives soft curls. A smaller brush makes tighter curls and a larger one gives loose waves.
How do I stop the curls falling out?
Use small sections, let each curl cool on the brush, and set it with hairspray before brushing through.
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