How to Create the Perfect Blow-Dry at Home: Easy Steps for Salon Results

Want to know how to create the perfect blow-dry at home? With the right tools and steps, you can skip the salon and still look fabulous.

Do you want to enjoy bouncy blow-dries but don’t have the budget for a weekly blowout? Well, now you don’t need to head to the salon every week! The perfect, bouncy blow dry can be achieved at home, using a hair dryer, round brush, and some patience.

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You can also achieve the sleek, straight blow-dry at home, allowing you to create any hairstyle you want. We outline how to make the perfect bouncy or straight blow-dry, saving you on regular salon visits!

How to create a bouncy blow-dry

A bouncy blow dry adds volume and bounce to your hair, creating a fuller appearance of your hair. This is achieved with a hairdryer and a rounded brush, where your hair is styled upwards as it dries, creating more volume and shine.

Bouncy blow-dries are perfect for that special occasion, like weddings, parties, or to add volume to fine hair. To create your bouncy blow-dry at home, follow the steps below:

1. Wash your hair using volume boosting shampoo and conditioner, where possible. Take care not to over-condition your roots and rinse your hair thoroughly, ensuring any product is removed.
2. Use a microfibre towel to wrap your hair, absorbing most moisture.
3. Add a volumising mousse when your hair is roughly 50% dry. Apply this to your damp hair, and brush it through to ensure it is evenly distributed.
4. A root booster can also be added to your roots if you wish to increase the volume in your hair.
5. Split your hair into sections, ensuring it is small enough to manage easily. Use non-snag hairbands and clips to pin the top sections up, allowing you to start with the bottom layers.
6. Add heat protectant spray before applying heat to protect your hair.
7. Use your hairdryer’s diffuser and start on the first section near the back of your head.
8. Take a round brush and begin brushing through the roots, with your hairdryer close enough to each section to dry the hair.
9. Turn the brush anticlockwise as you dry, curling the hair away from the root. Gently rotate the brush as you pull it down the section. Take care not to scorch your hair here, ensuring the nozzle is not too close to your roots.
10. Once the bottom section of your hair is dry, you can follow the same steps for the other hair sections, using the brush to dry away from your hairline and crown to add volume.
11. After all hair has been dried, add hairspray to keep your bouncy blowout in place.

How to create a straight blow-dry

A straight blow dry is typically used for longer hair, keeping it sleek and frizz-free, with some volume. You create a straight blow dry similar to a bouncy blow dry, using a rounded brush and hair dryer to ensure a smooth and glossy finish. Follow our steps below to achieve a straight blow-dry at home:

1. Wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner as usual. You might want to opt for a repairing shampoo or one to thoroughly cleanse your hair, depending on your needs.
2. Use a microfibre towel to wrap your hair, absorbing most moisture.
3. When your hair is 50% dry, add some heat protectant spray and anti-frizz spray if needed.
4. Blow-dry your hair with the hairdryer on full power and medium heat. Comb against the roots, flipping one side of your hair over the other side of your scalp as you blow dry. Repeat on the other side until your hair is semi-dry.
5. Split your hair into sections, ideally as thick as your large brush. If you have a fringe, you can use a small bristle brush to curl under your finger and away from the roots.
6. Take your large bristle brush to create root lift and movement. Take segments of the front sections and place the brush at the root. Turn it away from the root and gently pull through your lengths. As you do this, use your hairdryer to move through the lengths of your hair instead of just focusing on your roots.
7. Work from roots to ends, ensuring you smooth and roll as you go.
8. Repeat the process on all sections until your hair is dry
9. Add hairspray to protect your style and any hair oil or serum needed to add shine and gloss to your hair.

Find your perfect hairdryer for a blow-dry at home

Achieving a blow-dry at home can be easier than you first thought, but you will need a powerful hairdryer.

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Learning how to create the perfect blow-dry at home means more good hair days—without spending a fortune at the salon.
With the right prep, a quality hairdryer, and some practice, you can achieve both bouncy and straight blowouts. So grab your brush, plug in your dryer, and get ready to love your hair again.