Blow Wave Hair: How to Achieve Salon Grade Hair at Home

When it comes to your hair, few products can rival the power of a professional salon blow-dry. Blow wave hair is a popular technique that can help you create salon-like results at home.

Blow Drying Hair is Difficult

Blow drying your hair can be a daunting task, especially for those with long, thick, or curly hair.

Not only can it be time-consuming, but it may require you to hold your hair over your head for long periods or require you to bend your neck at odd angles to see what you’re doing.

A professional blowout can last three to five days, depending on your hair’s texture and thickness. Receiving regular blowouts can even help your hair begin adapting to the desired shape – meaning it may last a bit longer each time you get it done!

Achieving Blow Wave Hair at Home – Step 1: Preparing Your Hair

Blow wave hair is a term used to describe hair formed into a wave. It can be achieved with a wide variety of products and tools, but for the purpose of this article, we will be focusing on the steps to getting this look at home.

Wash Your Hair

There are many different ways to wash your hair, but the most important is using products designed for your unique needs. Regardless of the hair type or texture, it is essential to avoid shampoos containing alcohol and sulphates as they may damage hair, dry it, and even cause frizz.

Many people believe that they need to wash their hair every day, but this is not true. Washing it too often can cause damage to your hair. Your hair is designed to protect itself from damage naturally, so it is not necessary to wash it every single day.

Dry Your Hair with a Towel

After you have washed your hair, make sure to dry it with a towel until no more water is dripping from the head. This will help ensure that no moisture is left in your hair that could cause damage or frizz. Remember, you want to be gentle when towel drying your hair so you don’t cause any unnecessary breakage.

The more time you allot to towel-drying your hair, the less time you’ll need to expose your hair to the heat of a blow dryer.

Apply Heat Protector and Other Hair Products

This is a good time to apply a heat protector to prevent hair damage. If you decide to use your hairdryer to speed up the drying process, you should apply your heat protector before turning your dryer on.

Section Hair Using Clips

Before you begin the drying process, you want to take the time to section your hair and use clips to keep those sections apart. Start by gathering hair at the crown of the head first, then section off the back and sides.

Those with thick hair who have a hard time keeping it separate can create more sections using more clips.

Brush Any Loose Hair

With your hair all sectioned off, you can choose where to begin. Whichever section you let down, you want to be sure to brush it through and remove all tangles. Consider using one mirror in front of you and one in the back so you can see everything you’re doing.

Stage 2: Drying the Hair

With your hair sectioned and ready to go, it’s time to start the drying process:

Use a Hair Dryer and Setting Suited for Your Hair

It’s essential to remember that not all hair dryers are created for every hair type. While those that use around 1,800 watts are ideal for most people, those with curly hair should consider a 1,400-watt dryer.

You also want to make sure your dryer has a variety of heat settings available. You always want to start with a medium heat setting to help avoid frizz and damage. You risk prematurely setting your hair if you go too low to start.

Also, don’t forget to make sure you are using the right attachments for your hair type, as they can affect the air temperature and help direct the flow of air to where you want it.

For instance, those with curly hair should consider using a diffuser nozzle, while those looking for more control should consider a concentrator nozzle.

Straighten the Hair with the Dryer as You Use the Brush to Pull the Hair

If you are having difficulty figuring out where to aim the blow dryer, a good rule of thumb is to aim it at the hair segment on the brush.

This will help you not only dry each section faster, but help straighten it as you dry. Ideally, you want to begin at the back of the head and move on to the sides.

Gather and Clip the Dry Hair from the Sides and Back of the Head

As you move through each section, you will need to gather up and clip the dry hair. However, keep in mind that how you clip your hair will affect the final hairstyle.

For instance, if you want a wavier effect, you want to be sure to twist the hair before you clip it up.

Once you’ve reached the top of your head, you will repeat the drying processes above. However, be sure to target the roots with the blow dryer to help you increase your hair’s volume.

Stage 3: Style Your Hair

With your hair dry, it’s time to get to the fun part – styling your blow wave hair:

Reunite All the Segments of Your Hair

Once dry, you can unclip all hair and flip it backward. If you want to give it a bit more volume, go ahead and give it a gentle tussle.

Apply Product for Shine and to Tame Unruly Hair

Now that your hair is dry, it’s time to apply – but what type of product should you use? Well, the answer will depend on your hair type. For instance, those with curly or frizzy hair should consider using a curl cream or serum to help tame their locks. Meanwhile, those with fine or limp hair should consider using a texturizing spray to help give it some oomph.

Whatever product you choose, make sure you comb it through the hair. This will help distribute the product throughout the hair.

Set Your Hair Using Cool Air

Once you’ve achieved the look you’re going for; you want to make sure you take a moment to set your look with a bit of cool air from your dryer.

Having a Hard Time Blowing Your Hair? Visit Our Salon and Get It Done Faster!

Achieving that perfect blow wait hair doesn’t have to be a complicated process. However, if you find it a bit of a challenge, or you simply want to pamper yourself a bit more, then why not come in and have one of our talented staff members do the work for you?

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