How to Make a Blowout Last Longer
Here's How You Can Make a Blowout Last Longer (Even in the Summer)
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Making a blowout last for multiple days can be tricky for some, especially during the Summer months. Unpredictable weather, sweaty workouts, and, you know, just sleeping can cause your hair to instantly go flat.
If you're looking for ways to make your hair look last, you've come to the right place. We've called in hairstylist Devin Toth of SCK Salon and Emely Miranda of Nexxus New York Salon to weigh in on how to keep your blowout looking fresh even through the heat and humidity of the Summer.
Seal Your Ends With a Large-Barrel Curling Iron
To make the ends of your hair as bouncy and frizz-free as they looked on day one of your blowout, Toth suggests using a curling wand. "If your ends are prone to frizz, then try gliding a large-barrel curling iron on them to seal them up all the way. It doesn't need to be anything fancy or with shape. Just let the heat of the iron work its magic and add softness and a slip to your ends." We love the T3 Bodywaver ($130, originally $160) for this.
Make Sure You Dry Your Hair Completely
Use Creaseless Clips
Creaseless clips are not only trendy at the moment but also helpful in preventing flyaways. "Creaseless clips are a great way to keep a style in place without leaving an unflattering indentation, and during the Summer, these clips will also prevent baby hairs from touching your sweaty face and becoming frizzy," Toth said. "They can add a very model-off-duty vibe to any hairstyle, and they come in variety of colors, shapes, and brands, such as mint green Harry Josh Pro Tools Pro Makeup and Wave Setting Clips ($18) and leopard or pastel marble by Tort, to name a few."
Dove Beauty Refresh and Care Detox & Purify Dry Shampoo
Toth suggests adding dry shampoo, like the Dove Beauty Refresh and Care Detox and Purify Dry Shampoo ($5), to your roots and oil to your ends to help seal them. "It's a winning combination for long-lasting Summer hairstyles."
Nexxus Comb Thru Medium Hold Finishing Mist Hairspray
Miranda said that using the right antifrizz and antihumidity products is the key to making a Summer blowout last. She finishes blowouts with the Nexxus Comb Thru Medium Hold Finishing Mist Hairspray ($4) (she is a spokesperson for the brand) to make sure they last.
Avoid Using Too Much Conditioner
Toth said that before even getting your blowout, you should make sure to not overdo it on the conditioner during your most recent hair washes, especially if you have fine hair. "Needless overconditioning will lead to greasy-looking hair beyond the first day of the blowout," he said.
