Want Great Hair? Pro Tips You Can Use at Home Part 3 (of 7) - Blow Drying

Basic Blow Drying:

Preparing for a good blow dry starts with a good shampoo and conditioning.

Then, use a thermal protector product, like KIWI Blow Serum, every time you blow dry.

Tools you'll need:

**A handheld dryer.

--Smaller ones are lighter and easier to maneuver;

--Larger ones dry faster (because they have more power).

**And a nozzle for directing the airflow precisely, or

--A Diffuser for curly hair.

**A large round brush with real bristles (DENMAN is my preferred brand).

**Clips of various sizes, the large, flat, professional ones work best.

**Hair spray and/or gloss for finishing.

1. Gently towel dry first, now pre-dry by running your hands with fingers spread apart, through your hair, shaking it while doing the initial blow drying. DO NOT OVER DRY.

The trick is what hairdressers call over-direction.

This means that as you blow dry each section you pull the brush, directing the hair in the opposite direction that you want it to fall.

The result is that when it falls it has to loop up and over itself giving it added height, body and bounce.

2. Use clips. Pin the top layers up out of the way and dry the underneath sections first, starting at your neck.

3. Use that cool air button to "set" the dry hair before removing your brush from each section.

4. Use a large paddle brush for a smooth finish. Use a diffuser on curly hair.

5. Finish with a light gloss product for added shine and no frizzies.

Next up in the "Want Great Hair?" series: Hair Brushes, the products and techniques for healthy beautiful hair.

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