What to Expect From a Salon Blow Dry

It’s always prudent to be 100% sure of what will be done to your hair when you visit a hair salon. What should you expect from a simple salon blow dry for example? How long will your blow dry hair salon session take and what styles can you get apart from a simple straight blow dry?

This post outlines specific things to expect from a salon blow dry so you can be informed about your planned visit. You’ll learn why a salon blow dry, usually done by a professional stylist, is better than a DIY home blow drying, and more. Let’s get right into it!

The Salon Blow Dry Process- What Professionals Do

The process at a professional salon is slightly different from what you would do at home with your DIY tools and products. Here is what to expect step-by-step:

First, a professional hair stylist should consult you about the blow-dry look you are going for if you haven’t had that discussion already. There are different styles to blow dry your hair as you may already know such as voluminous, bouncy blow, smooth and sleek, straight, wavy blowout, Brazilian style, diffusing, wavy, etc. Knowing your chosen style will help them plan.

The next thing your hair stylist will do is shampoo your hair. Professionals usually have a variety of high-quality hair products- including shampoo- for different hair types and styles unlike what you may have at home.

They will then do a deep conditioning treatment or apply a nourishing mask allowing it to penetrate your hair for a couple of minutes and then follow it with a thorough rinse.

After the cleaning and moisturizing step, the stylist will proceed to blot your hair gently using a towel. They do this to remove the excess water from the cleaning step while avoiding roughing up your cuticle. It is at this stage that your stylist also applies the serum or heat protectant which will protect your hair strands from the heat of the hair-drying machine.

Now, the real blow-dry process starts. The technique and process the stylist will use depends on the style you chose and their preferred approach. Typically, a pro should start by sectioning your hair and keeping it in place using clips. Then they will use their machine to work on each section individually until they are done.

For curly or wavy finishes, your stylist may go around checking every section and repositioning their brush while simultaneously adjusting airflow settings on the blow dryer to achieve the desired look. Other styles also call for specialized methods and hair dryer nozzles. Your stylist has a say on the technique and the period it takes per section.

Once the entire blow dry process is completed, a professional hair stylist should finish it off by applying a shine serum for that sparkling shine. This final touch is optional but recommended for most blow-dry styles.

As for the time it takes, you should expect an experienced stylist to take a minimum of 45 minutes and an hour on the higher side to complete the process. Of course, timing also depends on the blow-dry style you choose because some styles- like wavy or bouncy styles- need more time.

Ultimately, you should expect to leave your salon with a polished, frizz-free blow dryer that also lasts with proper care. You can request the stylist to share tips on how to protect your freshly blow-dried hair and the products to use.

The Advantages of Getting a Blow Dry at a Salon

Here are some of the reasons you should choose a professional over DIY blow dry:

Smooth Frizzle-free Blow-dried Hair

Many people struggle with frizz when blow drying at home mainly because of using the wrong products, poor prepping and poor techniques. A salon professional with experience and access to a variety of products and tools will give you a stunning look.

Different Blow Dry Styles

It is difficult to achieve impressive results if you are doing more than a simple straight blow dry at home. Salons on the other hand employ professionals who have experience doing different styles of blow dries. You may even have the privilege of having more than one stylist working on your hair to save time and achieve your desired look.

Salon Blow Dry Saves Time!

One obvious advantage of having a salon blow dry is the time you will save. Generally, experienced hair stylists are more efficient and can work on your hair faster than you would at home. It will also save you time to do other things at home instead of blow-drying your hair.

Final Comments

Go to a professional hair salon for blow dry if you are after quality results delivered in a short time. While there, you may also learn a few tips on how to take care of your hair and the products you should be using. Enjoy your salon visit!

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