I splurged on a blowout.
They aren’t something I do often, but when I do get one, I always feel like a million bucks, because when my hair looks good, I feel good!
This one’s by Robyn, a hair stylist and colorist at Elise Armeen Salon, which is located here in Novato.
If you’re local, go see her (check out her work on Instagram)! She’s super fast, really easy to talk to, and based on my hairdo, her blowouts are bomb.
While I was there, we got to chatting about what you can do to keep your blowout fresh and fly for days, because you know what? If you’re gonna throw down a pretty penny to get your hair did, you might as well eke out every last bit of that style. Am I right?
Here’s what Robyn suggested to keep your blowout looking its best:
1. Hands off
First things first: Don’t mess with the final do. Keep your fingers out of your hair, refrain from aggressive brushing, and if you do have to brush, gently use a wide-tooth comb or a paddle brush.
You want to minimize any disturbance to your blowout, so your hair can retain as much of its shape and volume as possible.
2. Keep your distance
This one’s for my girls with flyaways (otherwise known as “my people”). If you have cowlicks or pieces of hair that jut upward at odd angles, instead of using a wax or a hair pomade (products which can rob you of precious volume) to smooth them down, opt for a flexible hairspray, a spray wax or a spray oil.
Use quick bursts of the product applied from a distance — seriously, as far as you can hold your arm out! The farther the better. That way, you can prevent over-applying the product and weighing down your hair.
Do a few quick spritzes, and if you need to, use your fingers to gently smooth wayward flyaways, and then let the product completely dry. At that point, asses whether you need more (Robyn prefers to use as little product as possible when she does blowouts because she like hair with lots of movement). Repeat the process until you’re happy. ?
On my hair, Robyn used a mix of two products: First, she did a few quick mists of Vibrant Sexy Hair Rose Elixir, then followed that up with Moroccan Oil Luminous Hairspray.
3. Pump up the volume
If you’re going to keep your blowout for several days, Robyn suggests asking your stylist to maximize the volume, because as days go by, the volume will decrease, and if you start off on day one with a flatter style, by the next day, your hair will look even flatter.
Basically, you want some room for your hair to deflate.
To dial up the volume, Robyn started by shampooing and conditioning my hair. Then she scrunched a volume-enhancing mousse (Moroccan Oil Volumizing Mousse) into my roots, and sprayed a “memory” styling spray that retains the shape of blow-dried curls and straightened sections (Vibrant Sexy Hair Memory). She also applied a smoothing serum (Moroccan Oil Blow-Dry Concentrate) on my wet hair from the mid-shaft to the ends.
For added volume around my bangs, Robyn blew out a few sections of hair, rolled the sections into big curls, and fastened them into place with metal hair duck bill clips.
She then allowed those sections to cool, which sets the shape of the strands and increases the volume even more.
4. Sleep on silk
To keep your blowout smooth as you slumber, invest in a silk pillowcase to prevent flyaways and frizz.
If you sleep on your back, Robyn suggests parting the hair on the back of your head down the middle, and then resting it on your shoulders while you sleep. And if you’re a side sleeper, then rest your hair on the shoulder opposite the one you’re laying on.
5. Get down with duck clips
Another option for keeping your blowout sleek (and retaining that great volume) while you sleep: Pile your hair on top of your head, and secure it into a loose topknot with metal duck bill clips.
The clips are less likely to bend your hair while you sleep. ?
Now you’re on your way to your freshest amd flyest blowout yet!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Rachel says
Your hair looks awesome! My problem is my hair gets really sweaty after spin class and I must wash it. So a blowout would never last more than 2 or 3 days for me.
Karen says
I feel ya, Rachel. I’m the same way right now… But I used to be able to handle two or three days without washing, even with the sweat from workouts. Sounds gross, I know, but you get used to it.
FeyFrau says
I get by with some Dove Refresh + Care Dry Shampoo after yoga in the mornings (and I get hella sweaty); they have different “flavors” and it really absorbs the perspiration/oils to avoid washing as long as possible! I shampoo/condition about twice a week.
Daphne B says
Gorgeous! You look fantastic, Karen. Thanks for the great tips on how to keep the volume. I have baby-fine hair, so I am always looking for new ideas on how to keep my hair from deflating.
On a separate note: today is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day. I hope everybody will take time today to remember Tabs, and all of our beloved animal friends who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
Karen says
Thank you for thinking of my sweet boy and for loving him as much as I do, Daphne. ❤️
Jennifer says
Mamacita! Your hair looks fabulous! I’m loving those shiny hits of silver!
Thank you so much for including all these tips. I’m going to follow every last one of them.
The tip about starting with volume is one of my peeves with my current hairdresser. She does a nice blowout but she makes it super sleek and flat so by the time the next day rolls around, my hair looks unwashed and hospital-ish for lack of a better word.
Diana says
Your hair is so beautiful! I really like the blowout techniques, thank you for sharing. The biggest challenge I have is NOT touching my hair after I get a blowout. By nighttime I’m greasy lol The silver “highlights” look great with this cut you have.
Chelsea says
That’s a gorgeous blowout! And great tips! Thanks Robyn!
I just got a sample of a new hair product that’s supposed to be really anti humidity for blowouts I’m going to try out, by ColorWow
Sherry says
Your hair looks fantabulous Karen!! Love it!!
Kim says
Your hair is perfect for blow outs (and did I already mention that I love the length)? It’s already nice and thick with lots of volume. Remember when everyone had the stick-straight Gweneth Paltrow hair? That’s what mine looks like immediately after a blow out. And even with 40 volumizing products and hair-helmet hairspray, it’s even flatter (if you can imagine) after an hour. The curse of fine hair. 🙁 That said, I’m fortunate to have a lot of curl from mid-shaft to ends so at least it looks like I have a bit of volume there if I accentuate the curl.
Lacy says
Woman! You look fantastic! This is such a pretty length on you. And you can rock the envious long hair too. Got me singing she’s got the looks!
Florence says
You’re really a beautiful lady!