Nothing says sexiness like flowing hair. And while we admit that nothing can compare to the joy of going to the salon for a little pampering, you don't have to go to the salon to get the look you want. Styling your hair at home isn't as complicated as you might think — all you need is a little practice, using the right products and the right techniques.
Below, we'll show you how to blow-dry and style at home and give you suggestions on the best products to use to get thick, bouncy hair. Read on and get ready to learn how to get salon-quality, silky, bouncy hair right in your home.
What is hair drying and styling?
Simply put, blow-drying is the practice of using a dryer and comb to create a voluminous hairstyle. The overall idea is to achieve shiny, bouncy and manageable hair without having to use other heat styling tools, such as flat irons or curling irons. Unlike blow-drying which is simply drying your hair with a hair dryer, blow-drying uses a specific technique to give your hair volume that can last for several days.
How to do blow-drying and styling at home
Step 1: Prepare hair
How you prepare your hair for blow-drying is just as important as the technique you use to dry it. First, wash and condition your hair with products specific to your hair type. If you have dry locks use Nubeà Sustenia Shampoo - Moisturizing to help bring shine back to your hair.
After shampooing, gently squeeze the length of your hair to help remove excess water. Then use a heat protectant, such as Nubeà Sustenia Conditioning Oil - Moisturizing 1000ml
Step 2: Untangle hair strands
Next, use a clear-tooth comb to gently remove knots and make sure your hair is tangle-free before starting to dry your hair. Take your time: hair is more fragile when wet, and brushing with a comb can often contribute to breakage.
Step 3: Dry your hair
Once your hair is detangled, you can start drying it. Hold the hair dryer about 15 - 20 cm from your head and dry your hair, gently brushing your hair with your fingers while drying. You don't need a comb or any tools for this step. Just remember to turn off the dryer when your hair is about 80% dry.
Step 4: Part hair
This is where the boom really started. Start by dividing your hair horizontally into two sections as if you were going to style your hair with half of your head tied back. Secure the top half at the top of your head with a clip, then divide the bottom half into two equal parts like a braid. Parting your hair doesn't have to be extremely precise—the goal of parting is simply to keep the parts you can't grasp out of your reach.
Step 5: Start drying and styling
Next, grab a comb along with a hair dryer, this is the only tool you need to style your hair. We recommend using a round brush if you're looking for a voluminous look. Remember that the larger the round brush you use, the more natural your curls will be. If you want a straighter hairstyle, a rectangular comb is the best choice.
Starting with one of the braids, begin combing your hair from roots to ends, following the path of the comb with a hair dryer (use your dryer's air concentrator attachment to ensure the air goes exactly where you want it to go). want). Take it slowly: the key to getting the perfect hairstyle lies in technique.
If you are using a round brush, we recommend brushing your hair straight until a few centimeters from the ends. Then, twist the brush to create soft curls and hold the dryer on it for a while to help the curls dry into place. If necessary, you can repeat the process to ensure your hair is completely dry. Blow-drying straight hair is a bit simpler: just use the comb along the length of your hair and move the dryer in the same direction as the comb. Repeat the process for each section of hair until the style is complete.
Your hair may dry faster on the hottest setting, but all that heat can be harmful to your hair. Instead, we recommend using as little heat as possible on your hair. Low heat may take a little longer to complete, but the result is less damage than it should be.
Step 6: Finish with hairspray
Finish styling at home by spraying a generous amount of hairspray to help set the style.
Is blow drying and styling harmful to your hair?
It's easy to think that blow drying your hair, using heat to style your strands, might be bad for your hair. The truth is that it really depends on the health of your hair and how often you style it. With most blow-drying sessions, hairstylists work at extremely hot temperatures which will help you achieve a beautiful hairstyle but can still leave your hair dry and frizzy if done too often.
The best way to protect your hair from damage when drying it at home is to cover your hair with heat protection and set the dryer to its lowest setting. If you're still worried about damaged hair, save the blowout for special occasions and consider choosing a heat-free hairstyle the rest of the time.
In addition, you can also use the N ubeà Sustenia - Volumizing shampoo duo from Nubea. This duo of products will help your hair swell in the most natural and safest way for your hair.
How long can blow-drying last?
How long your hairstyle lasts depends on a number of factors, including your hair type, the weather, and how you sleep with it. Normally you can maintain the hairstyle for 3 to 5 days. Those with naturally straight or slightly wavy hair may be able to keep the style a little longer as the hair requires less manipulation to achieve smoothness and durability. On the other hand, people with curly or wavy hair find that their hairstyle begins to lose style sooner as the hair can return to its natural curl. No matter your hair type, dry shampoo will be your friend. If you find your roots are becoming sticky but your hair is still shiny, spray it with dry shampoo. It will help prolong and add volume to your carefully crafted at-home hair wash.