Hair Tutorial: How I do my blowout and my favorite updo, by Shay Sullivan on YouTube. 21 min 47 s.
- Video length
- 21 min 47 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Towel dry your hair until it is about 70 percent dry. Spray heat protectant evenly through the lengths and ends before any heat goes near it.
Divide your hair into four sections: two at the back and one on each side. Clip each section out of the way so you work on one at a time.
Point the concentrator nozzle down the hair shaft and rough dry each section until it is fully dry. Keep the dryer moving so you do not overheat one spot.
Take a section about 2 inches wide, place the round brush underneath near the roots, and pull the hair taut. Run the dryer down the brush slowly to smooth the cuticle.
When you reach the ends, roll the brush up and hold the heat on it for a few seconds. Let the hair cool on the brush before you unwind it to set the bend.
Repeat around the whole head, working from the back to the front. Direct the front sections back and away from your face for a soft, lifted finish.
Finish with a light mist of hairspray and a cool shot from the dryer to lock in the shape and reduce frizz.
For the updo, gather the hair into a loose ponytail at the height you want. Twist the length around the base and pin the ends underneath with bobby pins.
Gently pull small sections around the front and crown to loosen the updo. Set it with hairspray and tuck any loose strands.
Tips and common mistakes
Always use heat protectant and keep the dryer moving so you do not scorch your hair.
Let each section cool on the round brush before unwinding it, or the curl will drop.
Do not blow dry soaking wet hair, as it takes longer and causes more heat damage.
Pin the updo with bobby pins that match your hair colour so they blend in.
Questions
Can I do this blowout on short hair?
Yes, but use a smaller round brush and shorter sections. Very short hair may suit a vent brush better than a round brush.
How do I stop my blowout from going frizzy?
Dry each section fully and finish with a cool shot. A light hairspray and a smoothing serum on the ends also help.
How long does the blowout last?
Usually two to three days if you sleep on a silk pillowcase and avoid humidity. Refresh the ends with a quick cool blast.
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.
