Get A Great Blowout At Home.

Get a great Blowout at home.

Do you struggle with getting a great blow out at home?

Most people turn up the heat on their blow-dryer to blast their hair dry as quickly as possible. ... Just like cool air can fix your style for longer, "cold water helps seal the hair cuticle shut again for extra glossy, shiny locks,"

No matter how often you blow-dry your own locks at home, it's likely that it never looks as perfect as a salon blowout. You may have already tried every round brush, ionic hair dryer and shine serum in hopes of getting it right, but don't give up.

Heres a few tips and tricks…

1. You are using the wrong type of hair dryer. Not all blow dryers are created equal, ionic hair dryers possess a technology that creates millions of negative ions. "That allows the blow dryer to dry your hair much faster and that's because you're not only using heat and the force of the air flow, but you have this new technology that helps to break down water as well," he says. However, a lot of people tend to over-dry their hair, especially along the hairline.

Ceramic dryers emit non-damaging infrared heat, which Perez states dries the hair gently for added heat protection. Tourmaline hair dryersemit infrared heat and negative ions, making the heat much gentler on the hair during styling for a shinier and less frizzy finish.

Don’t throw out those pesky attachments! Don't toss those hair dryer attachments; they can help take the stress out of styling. People with curly hair -- or even a slight, natural wave -- looking to enhance their curls can use a diffuser to add body or bounce to their hair, . Meanwhile, concentrators direct and focus the air output when people are styling to control frizz and style outcome.

2. You are not holding the blow dryer and brush at the correct angle. It would seem that pointing the dryer at your hair and, you know, just holding it there for a while would make it dry faster. You absolutely should not do that. It should always be moving. Make sure the dryer is focused down the hair shaft.

3. You have selected a hair dryer air setting that is too high. The different heat levels should be adjusted to suit your hair texture and condition, according to Perez. He explains: "The high heat is available for really thick or coarse hair, and to remove excessive moisture when the hair is really wet, but always remember to keep the dryer moving and never focus on one portion of the hair for too long. The low setting is perfect for thin or fragile hair. If your hair is only damp instead of wet, it is important to use the low heat setting to prevent over-drying."

That mysterious "cool shot" buttonhelps seal the hair cuticle, setting the final look for long-lasting hold and adds shine. Stylist Perez adds, "When your hair is about 80 percent dry, switch over to the cool shot. Stylist Richman believes the "cool shot" is also great to lock in a curl, or if you set your hair in curlers, it works to cool down your hair and lock in the waves as desired.

If you have any questions regarding products that are best to use let us suggest. CityGRL Styling aids.