Hair after leaving the saloon.

Dec 14, 2015

Rita P.

When a hairdresser straightens your hair, does it stay that silky beacause of the hairdryer's quality itself or beacause of the items used- the round brush for example.
I've done mine at home because I believe it damages less than if I use the flat iron, but it always comes out rather frizzy and pouffy  ahah

Dec 14, 2015

Justine S.

I think it has to deal with the products. Do you use a anti frizz product?

Dec 14, 2015

Rita P.

I do! I've already thought about it, but in my saloon they wash my hair with regular products and don't use anything else except a serum, which I also use at home.

Dec 14, 2015

Aleena P.

The products help, but the process is the main thing. a good conditioner can help to smooth the hair, as well as a good serum or light oil. it might be helpful to remember your goal when straightening is to flatten the cuticles in the individual hairs. a round brush that you can continually brush your hair downwards and let air through helps. but the main thing is to switch between warm and cool air and to keep the blow dryer pointed downwards. go from root to ends And try to avoid letting the air hit the hair as you go back up to the ends (if that makes sense). and use the low or medium setting to reduce frizz.

Dec 14, 2015

Roz X.

Salon grade products may be the key here, but jonestly, few of us can achieve salon - grade styling, even blow dry styles, at home because it is an acquired, well-practiced skill.

Dec 14, 2015

Roz X.

*honestly argh

Dec 14, 2015

Rita P.

Yes unfortunately you're right Rozberry J. :(
and thank you soo much for the tips Aleena P.!

Dec 14, 2015

Roz X.

I watch my stylist round brush my hair and honestly, she sections it, applies salon grade product evenly, she focuses on each section with such patience and care...I'd be hard pressed to duplicate that level of concentration and devotion without my arms getting tired! I do feel product makes a difference however; what products from shampoo to protecting and finishing are you using? I know some goodies that might help. :)

Dec 14, 2015

Rita P.

I use an argan oil heat protectant, (can't remember the brand) and an anti frizz liquid keratin spray. But I think it really comes from the technique and also the devotion to each haus section as you've mentioned! I saw an YouTube tutorial a while back where the girl had a suport for her blowdryer sticking on the wall of her vanity, so that she didnt had to hold it ahah I believe it was nicole guerriero.

Dec 14, 2015

Bailey G.

I once purchased all of the products a previous stylist of mine used so I could achieve what she did, and watched her every move intently...I failed miserably. It's the training & experience that gets your hair looking so good out of a salon. Makes me wish I had the $$$ for a personal stylist that could do my hair every day...don't we all?

Dec 14, 2015

Roz X.

Hahaha I feel that. I lose patience with holding up the dryer halfway through. I actually have an attachment that converts my blow dryer to a "hooded dyer" for sets. ;)

I think Pureology Hydrate/Shine Max is pretty amazing.

When I flatiron, I spray then comb through each section with this Big Sexy anti-frizz product. (or Rusk Thermal Shine) I'm not a fan of either smell, but it doesn't linger and I wear hair perfume anyway. Seriously though..peek at the reviews! 
http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod10171155

Dec 14, 2015

Roz X.

(I use Chi Total Protect on wet hair prior to drying)

Dec 16, 2015

Kylee H.

As a hairstylist, while of course I think quality product is a must, it's not the alone responsible for a good blowout. I have clients who prefer that I don't use product when styling and honestly their hair still looks smooth and polished when we're finished. You have to have firm and consistent tension when round brushing, I don't personally take small sections but is recommended especially when doing on your self. Also, as another young lady mentioned above making sure your going downward as to keep the cuticle laying flat. O and also remember to get the hair about 90% dry before actually round brushing, if your hair is too wet when applying tension it's at a weaker state and can cause not so fun breakage and breakage is no friend to a smooth style lol.

Dec 19, 2015

Melody E.

I'm in Cosmo school and it's the tension you put into the hair by pulling when blow drying that's honestly the key