Use a Blow Dryer Brush
Unless you’re one of those lucky people who picked up a blow dryer and a round brush at age 12 and nailed salon-quality at-home blowouts right away, achieving flawless, glossy locks requires a little bit of know-how. Enter the blow dryer brush—an innovative hot tool that swerves the difficulty of using a blow-dryer and a brush, combining both into one easy-to-use tool. Aside from making at-home blowouts less time consuming, a hairdryer brush can also help prevent heat damage and frizz. So, if you’re ready to give it a try (or if you already own this trendy new styling tool and want to use it like a pro), check out this tutorial from Alli Webb, founder of Drybar. Here she gives a comprehensive rundown of how to use a blow dryer brush, from starting with damp hair to adding a final touch with a setting spray.
The first thing you’ll need to do is prep your hair, and that starts with a little detangling spray with a heat protectant. This will ensure that your strands are properly hydrated and will hold your finished look all day. Next, if you have curly or wavy hair, apply a root volumizer to your roots and work it into your roots for added lift. Then, finish your look with a shine spray for a soft, silky sheen that will last all day long.
Once your hair is properly prepped, you’ll need to section it off into 2-3″ sections. This helps make it easier to maneuver your hair around with the blow dryer brush, and it will help ensure that all of your strands are evenly dried. If you’re going for a straight or smooth look, simply start by dragging your blow-dryer brush through each of your sections and slowly pulling the brush down the length of your hair.
How to Use a Blow Dryer Brush Like a Pro
If you’re going for a curl, you’ll need to gently wrap each of your strands around the brush and then roll it away from your head, just like you would with a curling iron. Continue rolling each of your strands until all of your hair is coiled and dry. To get that extra boost of volume, add a little hairspray to your finished look and then set it with another hairspray spray.
Lastly, if you’re trying out the swooping trick with your curtain bangs (or any other curl style), simply turn your blow dryer brush on the cool shot and then gently sweep it over your ends to smooth down your waves. You can repeat this process until you achieve the perfect look! And that’s it — you’ll have luscious salon-quality hair in no time.
And, since a blow dryer brush is actually a combination of a brush and a blow-dryer, it eliminates the need to juggle two different hot tools in both hands, which can lead to overheating your hair or even burning your scalp. So, go ahead and treat yourself to this genius styling tool and get ready to rock your luscious salon blowout at home!