How to do the perfect blowout at home | aryaabenny, by arya on YouTube. 14 min 51 s.
- Video length
- 14 min 51 s
- Time to do it
- 30 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Start with clean, damp hair. Towel dry gently so it is about 70 percent dry, then comb through any tangles.
Spray heat protectant evenly through the lengths and ends. This guards your hair against the heat of the dryer.
Split your hair into sections with clips. Work from the bottom up, starting with the lower back of your head.
Fit the concentrator nozzle on your dryer and point the airflow down the hair shaft to smooth the cuticle.
Wrap a section around the round brush and pull it taut. Dry from root to tip while rolling the brush slowly.
Keep the tension as you roll the brush toward your scalp, then hold the curl for a few seconds to set it.
Release the brush by twisting it out gently. Let the curl cool in place before moving to the next section.
Repeat on each section, working up to the top and front. For a wolf cut, flick the shorter layers outward.
Finish with a light mist of hairspray or a drop of serum on the ends to tame frizz without weighing hair down.
Tips and common mistakes
Do not start on soaking wet hair, since it takes much longer and can leave the ends frizzy.
Keep the dryer moving and never hold it in one spot on the same strand for too long, or you risk heat damage.
Let each curl cool fully before you touch it, because warm hair drops its shape easily.
Use a smaller round brush for short face-framing layers and a larger one for the longer lengths.
Questions
Do I need a special brush for a blowout?
A round brush with boar or mixed bristles gives the best grip and shine. A vented brush works for smoothing but will not create as much curl.
How do I stop my arms getting tired?
Section your hair into smaller pieces and rest your arms between sections. Working in front of a mirror at a comfortable height also helps.
Can I do this on short or curly hair?
Yes, but adjust the brush size and heat. Curly hair may need a diffuser first, and short hair works best with a small round brush.
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