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As much as we wish we could get our hair blow-dried whenever we want, it’s just not going to happen.
Your bank balance wouldn’t be long feeling the pinch and getting to and from the salon isn’t exactly convenient either.
That said, we still want great hair and we’ve called in some expert help to advise us on how to get the look at home.
Maeve O’Healy Harte of MOHH Hairdressing Academy lent us some tips on how to prepare your locks, where we’re going wrong and the best way to make your blow-dry last.
Preparation is key
Maeve warned that if you don’t cleanse your hair properly, grease and product build-up will remain in your hair and volume just won’t hold.
“You’ll find your hair limp and you won’t get the time out of your blow-dry” said Maeve.
We’ve tested our fair share of shampoos and conditioners but our latest obsession is conditioning before shampooing.
TRESemmé recently launched ‘Reverse The Routine’ and their Beauty-Full Volume Pre-Wash conditioner is the perfect way to get your hair ready for a big bouncy blow-dry.
‘Reversing’ the routine basically means conditioning your hair before shampooing and while we know it sounds crazy, it actually pays off.
Shampoo technique
While shampooing, concentrate on the roots which need the most attention when it comes to removing residue and grease.
Maeve advises against rubbing the roots because this leads to “matting which can cause breakage”.
When recreating the salon look at home, our current fave is the Beauty-Full Volume Shampoo.
It’s the perfect follow-up to the Pre-Wash conditioner because it washes the weight away, adding body and bounce with extra conditioning agents for hair EVERYONE wants to touch.
Here’s how to recreate this at home…
Section, section, section
Once your hair is washed, Maeve recommends using a tangle teezer to gently ease the tangles from your hair without creating knots or pulling on the hair.
After that, you’ll want to section off your hair into three, four or five sections, depending on how fine or thick your locks are.
Use large grips to secure each section and then blast dry your hair to remove the excess water.
Step by step
Maeve recommends using a round circular brush when attempting a curly blow dry and if you’re in the market for a new brush, she recommends opting for boar bristles over nylon “for a smoother look”.
She says “ensuring the root is dry first” before curling the ends is the best way to go and you should always work from the nape of the neck up.
The perfect finish
When your hair is bone dry, finish with running the dryer on a cool setting all over your hair.
This “cools the curl and helps the end result to last longer”.
For more information on the Beauty-Full Volume range, check out the TRESemmé website
