3 Ways to Blow-Dry Hair: Secrets, Tips & Tricks

Start with clean, fresh hair after washing it with the Nexxus Frizz Defy Shampoo and Conditioner which will help smooth your locks, for an extra luxurious look and feel.

Next, apply some mousse to your hair to help build volume and retain the waves you’re about to create.

For a mess-free method of application, squirt some of the VO5 Mega Hold Mousse into the palm of your hand, and dip your comb into it. Then comb through your hair to evenly distribute the product.

To help set the mousse (and to prevent it from going crispy) you’ll need to use a hair dryer.

Did you know?: “Mousse has a polymer content that, when dried, swells and holds together to give great volume and hold. When left to dry naturally, the formulation will feel crispy on the hair, but if fully dried using a hair dryer, it should feel soft and touchable.” – Unilever Creative Director and Head Stylist, Dan Lynes.

Starting with the hair nearest to your face, take a 3-4 inch wide section and wrap it around your round brush.

Then, at arm’s length, blast this section hair using a hair dryer – this will help to create a wavy shape, as with the help of heat, your hair will mimick the shape of the round brush.

To help set your wave so that it really lasts, pin it in place while tending to the rest of your tresses. Once you’ve created the wave, gently remove the round brush and ensure that the curl doesn’t get separated when you release it.

Now wrap the curl around your fingers to help it retain its shape, then remove them as you clip the curl in place on your head.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you’ve curled and pinned your whole head.

Tip: Make sure to roll all of your curls back and away from your face, in order to create gorgeous, blow out-style waves.

Once your hair has completely cooled, let your curls down one by one – your hair should tumble into loose, natural looking waves. For added volume, tip your head upside down and lightly shake your head to separate the waves.

And that’s it, you’re wavy ‘do is done! There’s also no need for a setting spray, as the mousse you applied earlier should help keep your waves in place all day.

Starting with towel-dried tresses, apply the VO5 Heat Protect Spray all over your hair.

As you’ll be using a hairdryer, it’s essential to safeguard your locks against any damage that can be caused by heated styling tools. 

The key to creating bouncy blow dry short hair looks? Apply the TONI&GUY 3D Volumiser Spray to damp hair. 

Focus on the roots to give your tresses long-lasting lift throughout the day. 

Use a comb to create four equal sections in the hair. The first two should be at the back of your head, from ear to ear. 

The second two, at the front of your head, from above the ears. Clip each section up and away from your face. 

Starting with the back section of your hair, use a brush in your dominant hand to comb through your hair as you dry it, keeping the brush tight against your scalp.

Editor’s Tip: Make sure the nozzle of your hairdryer is parallel to the handle, this will ensure your finish is as sleek as possible.

Repeat this process on the other sections of your hair, drying them one-by-one.

Style the ends by wrapping your hair around a round brush and pointing the nozzle of the hairdryer downwards. This will give them a slightly tucked-under look. 

When drying the crown of your head, use a round brush to lift the hair at the roots and redirect it upwards.

Drying this way will add salon-worthy volume to your short hair blow dry.

If you’re rocking bangs, flat wrap the hair against the scalp when drying, just as you did with the other sections. 

Then, bring the hair forward and dry using a brush to set the fringe.

Once all your hair is dry and you’re happy with the style, set it in place by misting the Tigi Bed Head Flexi Head Hairspray from front to back.

This will help keep your look shiny, sleek and frizz-free all day.

Give yourselves a round of applause, ladies: you’ve now mastered how to blow dry short hair.

Start by applying a small amount of the TIGI Bed Head Straighten Out 98% Humidity Defying Straightening Cream to towel-dried tresses. Work it through the hair from root to tip with your fingers.

This will help protect your strands against heat damage and help keep your hair straighter for longer between washes. 

Starting at the back of the head, divide the hair horizontally from the middle of the ear. 

Clip the top section onto the top of your head. This will allow you to easily access and style the bottom section of the hair.

Starting with the bottom section of your hair, use your least dominant hand to hold the hairdryer and your dominant hand to hold the hairbrush.

Dry this layer section by section, ensuring that the nozzle is pointing in the same direction as the handle and not perpendicular to it. This will help the hair dry faster and reduce frizz.

When drying the crown of your head, use your hairbrush to direct the roots of the hair up and forwards. This trick will give your tresses an instant lift and visible volume.

Around your hairline, direct the hair forwards when drying it or pull it up and back, depending on how you prefer your hair to be styled.  

Take a bow, ladies. You’ve now mastered how to blow dry hair straight.