How to Extend a Blowout.

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This year, I have really leaned into the indulgence of a professional blowout. I usually have Glamsquad* come by 2-3x a month, and then try to have the blowout last as long as possible. I’m an inch away from scheduling a recurring Monday morning blowout — just so divine to have your hair look great at the top of the week, and to not have to worry about styling / blow-drying for several days. I’ve picked up some tips a long the way — here are my top ones:

01. I brush and touch my hair as little as possible. I use these clips to keep my hair out of my face while applying makeup, and if I must tie my hair back, I use silk hair ties (BTW, these are identical to Slip but much less expensive) that leave less of a mark/kink in hair.

02. I exclusively use this Yves Durif vented brush (15% off!) if I need to. I love my Mason Pearson but I find it distributes the oil throughout my hair (making it look greasier sooner) and brushes out any curl / bend.

03. Once I need it, I spritz Divi dry shampoo (at time of writing, on sale here) throughout my hair and then brush on Crown Affair at the roots. These two products smell exceptional and REALLY work.

04. I also like to use this luxe hair perfume to give my hair a little freshness. Unnecessary but smells divine!

05. I ask the stylist to go light on product in my hair pre-blow-out! Maybe a primer and a little volumizer, but with a light hand.

06. I like to shampoo and condition with lighter-weight products before a blowout — no heavy conditioner / mask / etc. — because I think my hair looks fresher longer. I have been really loving Lolavie’s conditioner and Divi’s volumizing shampoo lately. Both work really well but don’t leave you hair feeling “coated” or “weighed down.”

07. My hair tends to lose its bend at the ends (I like them sort of bent under) by the second day. I will spritz the front parts of my hair with water using this misting bottle and then use my Dyson Air Wrap to restore the bend. I usually do this every morning after my initial blowout!

08. I really notice a difference in general in the glossiness / health of my hair when I’m disciplined about applying a cocktail of this rosemary oil and this hair strengthening oil once a week.

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Any other tips you swear by?

P.S. What are your grooming routines?

P.P.S. A great cocktail recipe.

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