Benefits Of A Routine Blow Out
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Hair by Lindsay Chango
Hair by Melissa Márquez
Hair by Imari Dominick
It’s time to bust the myth that blow outs are just for special occasions. Their scope and benefits go so far beyond the feel-good hair you leave the salon with (though that is definitely a benefit not to be undervalued!). There’s been a long tradition for women and men to use salons as a nexus for culture and conversation, a gathering place to unwind, and an environment for community. Similar to coffee houses, salons are a social place to return. The power of a blow out is similar to the joy of a cup of coffee. Ritualistic and decadent. Aside from all of this, the benefit of blowouts go beyond the stylist chair, here’s the list on how:
Time Management
Think back to all the frustrating bad hair days you experienced (or barely avoided) this month. We will forever be indebted to high buns and bobby pins for saving us those days, but if you feel like you’re spending more days in ponytails than not due to running of time to style your hair, arm fatigue from holding the blow dryer (oh, we know the burn), or hair just isn’t your favorite thing to do, that’s when adding a blow dry to your routine can and will improve your mood AND save you time!Volume
Bed head can either be chic or very flat. The beauty of a blow out is that the volume can last from anywhere between two to five days. That’s a big deal, especially for thin and flat hair folk. Why can't your air dry hair get the same volume as a blow out? It’s all about the heat and tension combo. Heat from the blow dryer and tension from the round brush.Avoid Frizz (& Breakage)
You may also notice that after a blow out your hair cuticles are flat and smooth. When hair is air dried, the cuticle has a harder time laying flat and that’s how frizz is born. The more frizz you experience the more likely you’ll also experience breakage. If you need help avoiding both, a blow out will do the trick!
Versatility In Style
It feels good to have a routine and we’re creatures of habit, but blow outs can give you versatility in your style. One week, you may ask your stylist to blow dry it straight and smooth and the next blow out you may want beachy curls. It’s up to you and it’s much easier than learning a new technique at home.
Play To Your Strengths
We all have our personal expertise. Hair is ours! There’s no reason to lose sleep over styling your own hair the morning, and this way you don’t have to.
Shampoo Less
After your blow out, you won’t need to wash your hair for two to five days! It’s common among hair experts to recommend shampooing your hair only once a week because your natural oils build up and nourish your hair. If you’re still shampooing every day or find it difficult to manage oily hair, a blow out will help keep the hair full with volume (and mask the oils) and we can also pair you with the right beauty products to help the styling last longer.
R&R
At the end of the day, it feels good to sit back, zen out, and have great hair!
