How to do a Bouncy Blow Dry – Salon Expert

An expertly done bouncy blow dry can transform your look as it gives your hair some volume and a sparkling shine. It’s one of the easiest pro-level hairstyles to do but you need to know what you are doing otherwise you might end up with a big mess.This post will teach you how to do a bouncy blow dry in a few steps.

We’ll start with the essential requirements you need so you don’t get stuck along the way and move straight into the steps and techniques. Let’s make that sparkling bouncy blow dry, shall we?

What You’ll Need to Do A Bouncy Blow Dry- Essentials

Here are the essential things you must have with you when doing a bouncy blow-dry:

A Hairdryer with A Nozzle Attachment

Make sure you are using a powerful hairdryer with a nozzle attachment when doing a bouncy blow dry. The recommended power range is between 1800 and 2000 watts.

Tip! A standard hair dryer without a nozzle attachment is not ideal for bouncy blow-drying as it disperses air over a wide area which can make it difficult to focus on sections of hair. You’ll have trouble with the styling process and create more frizz.

A Round Brush

You need a round brush when creating volume and smoothness

Volumizing Mousse

You will need a volumizing mousse as it adds body and lift to the hair when you are doing the blow dry.

Heat protectant spray

Make sure you have heat protectant spray with you to protect the hair from heat damage and add some shine to the final product.

Hair Clips

Hair clips will help you section the hair so you can style it more easily

Wide-Tooth Comb (Optional)

You can have a wide-tooth comb in your kit to detangle the hair without causing breakage

Finishing Spray

You need a good quality finishing spray to provide hold and keep the new style in place for longer.

Step by Step Guide – How to Do A Bouncy Blow Dry Like an Expert

Follow these steps to create a bouncy blow-dry in minutes like a pro!

Step 1- Prepping the Hair

The first step in this process is to prep the hair which involves cleaning and drying the hair and then applying the heat protectant spray. Don’t skip the prepping part because it ensures there aren’t any residues of excess oils weighing down the hair! The heat protectant spray is a must because it prevents damage from the extreme temperatures of the hair dryer regardless of the heat setting.

If you did your prepping right, the towel dried hair should feel light to the touch and free of debris or dirt particles like dust and leftover oils.

Step 2- Applying the Volumizing Mousse

The next step immediately after prepping is applying the volumizing mousse. Pour a small amount (the size of a golf ball) into your hands and then work it evenly starting from the roots to the ends. Make sure you cover every inch of the hair for the best results because the mousse adds the right text and body to the hair for easy styling.

Step 3- Sectioning the Hair

The next and very important step for a quality blow dry is sectioning which involves using the hair clips to divide the hair into portions or sections that you will be able to manage. Ideally, you should start with maybe four or six sections depending on the type and thickness of the hair.

Step 4- Blow-Drying the Hair

The biggest part of this entire process is blow-drying the hair. There are different approaches to this but for a professional-looking bouncy blow dry, start with the bottom sections. Use the rounded brush to lift the section of hair you are working on at the roots then direct the nozzle attachment downward. Make sure you roll the brush down towards the ends while following with the dryer.

Step 5- Creating Curls or Waves

To create the signature curls or waves found on a bouncy blow, wrap tiny sections of the hair around the rounded brush, hold on for 2 to 4 seconds, and then release slowly. Repeat this process until you have covered the entire section you are working on.

Step 6- Blow Dry all Sections

Now that you have learned how to do one section, all you need to do is keep on blow-drying and styling the other sections in the same manner until you have done the entire mass. One thing you should keep in mind is maintaining the same tension and angle so you end up with a uniform volume.

Step 7- Finishing It All Up with A Spray

To finish your bouncy blow dry, all you need to do to finish is to lightly mist the finishing spray over the hair. Don’t skip this step as it adds the extra shine that differentiates a professionally done bouncy blow dry from one done at home in a hurry.

Final Comments

Use these expert tips and techniques to achieve a great-looking bouncy blow dry at home for a transformative look. Take time to style the hair and use the right products and you’ll end up with a lasting hold. Enjoy the process too!

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