How to Choose the Right Types of Blowouts for Your Hair

Blowouts have become a go-to salon service for women who want polished hair without the daily styling routine. With so many options, from sleek straight looks to voluminous curls, the right choice often comes down to your hair type, the look you want to achieve, and even the weather outside. Some blowout styles, like the ponytail blowout, work especially well for certain hair type needs, offering both elegance and practicality.

The perfect blowout isn’t just about using a hair dryer to dry your hair, but about technique that creates body, shine, and bounce that lasts for days. While salon results are hard to beat, many people are also exploring DIY methods to recreate the look at home. With the right salon service, a blowout can become a versatile option for everyday style and special occasions alike.

Understanding Your Hair Before Choosing Blowout Styles

Your hair type plays a huge role in which blowout techniques work best. Fine hair benefits from volume blowout styles that add body, while thick hair often needs smoothing approaches to control frizz. Straight hair is easier to style, but curly or natural hair texture requires special blowout techniques and products.

Hair length also matters when selecting blowout styles. Short hair type can still get great results with volume at the crown. Long hair type offers more styling possibilities like big curls or flowing waves. Consider your face shape too – adding volume at the crown can make a round face look longer, while soft waves can balance a strong jawline.

The occasion affects your choice as well. Daily wear calls for simple waves or moderate volume. Special events might need glamorous curls or sleek styling. Weather conditions matter more than you think. Humidity can make volume fall flat or cause frizz. In muggy conditions, textured waves hide minor frizz better than pin-straight styles.

Popular Blowout Styles and Who They’re Best For

Sleek Straight Blowout

This style creates smooth, glossy hair with zero frizz. Stylists use a paddle brush and nozzle attachment on the hair dryer for focused airflow. The concentrator directs heat down the hair shaft, taming waves or frizz for polished results.

Best for anyone wanting a refined look, especially those with medium to thick hair or naturally curly hair who want straightening results. A silk press takes this further with flat iron work for extra sleekness and longevity.

Start with smoothing shampoo and conditioner. Apply heat protectant spray on damp hair. Use a boar-bristle brush to pull hair taut during drying. Finish with light hair oil on ends for shine and anti-humidity hairspray to seal the style.

Voluminous Blowout

This glamorous style focuses on maximum lift at roots with bouncy ends. Think classic ’90s supermodel hair – big, fluffy texture with tons of bounce. It’s perfect if your hair type lacks body or you want that red-carpet look.

Best for fine or thin hair needing a volume boost, or anyone wanting dramatic fullness. This works on various hair lengths and is great for special events when you want hair that stands out.

Use volumizing shampoo and conditioner for grip. Apply golf ball-sized dollop of mousse at roots and through lengths. When blow-drying, lift hair upward with a large round brush, over-directing each section away from the scalp. Set sections in velcro rollers while cooling for extra oomph. Finish with light-hold hairspray to maintain bounce without stiffness.

Beachy Waves Blowout

This relaxed style gives an effortless, tousled look like you spent a day at the beach. It adds loose waves and texture for that cool-girl vibe perfect for everyday wear. The finish is more undone compared to structured curls.

Best for medium to longer hair lengths with enough length to show waves. Works great on hair with natural wave or bend. Even straight hair can achieve beach waves with proper technique.

Hair is often rough-dried first, then a curling iron creates loose bends in random sections. Curls wrap in alternate directions with straighter ends for natural appeal. Texturizing spray before drying encourages texture and helps waves hold. After curling, rake through with fingers to break into soft waves. Light salt spray gives that tousled finish.

Bouncy Curls Blowout

When you want full-on glamour, this style delivers smooth, defined curls at the ends while roots stay lifted. It combines the volume of a voluminous blowout with curl definition – perfect for big nights out or special occasions.

Best for medium to long hair that holds curls well. Natural curly hair can get this look if stylists first smooth the hair then re-curl uniformly for controlled, glossy results.

The process involves a full blowout first using a round brush for body and smoothness. After hair dries, stylists use a curling iron or hot rollers on sections. Heat protectant applies before any hot styling tools. Each curl gets misted with hairspray right after forming to set the shape. Once cooled, curls are gently brushed or finger-combed for blend and bounce.

Specialized Blowout Techniques for Natural Hair

Afro Blowout and Silk Press Options

Natural hair has unique blowout styles. An afro blowout stretches curls without completely straightening them. This creates a soft, fluffy texture that shows length while keeping some natural body. It’s great for prepping hair for other styling or wearing as a bold, voluminous look on its own.

The silk press offers the ultimate sleek transformation for very curly hair. It temporarily straightens natural hair to a silky state without chemicals. This involves thorough blow-drying followed by careful flat iron work in small sections. The results last longer than regular blowouts on curly hair texture – often one to two weeks with proper maintenance.

Both afro blowout techniques require heat protection and conditioning products since natural hair tends toward dryness. Stylists use thermal protection serum and lightweight products that won’t weigh hair down.

Curly Hair Diffuser Method

For those who love their natural curls but want them enhanced, a diffuser on the blow dryer maintains curl patterns while reducing frizz. This disperses airflow gently to dry and lift curls without disruption.

After applying curl cream or mousse, stylists use the diffuser attachment to gently dry curls. This gives defined spirals with consistency and adds volume at roots without poufiness. The versatility of this method makes it perfect for curly hair that wants speed and shape without losing natural texture.

Specialty Styling Possibilities

Beyond basic categories, creative options exist like ponytail blowout preparation. This focuses on smoothing hair and adding crown lift so when swept into a ponytail, it has volume without bumps. Many brides use this trick – getting a blowout before their event so hair is primed for styling.

Hair extensions or very long lengths need adapted blowout techniques with different brushes to ensure extensions blend properly. The key is talking with your salon about exactly what you want. Stylists might combine methods, like using flat iron only on bangs for extra flick or diffuser just at roots then round-brush the rest.

Maintaining Your Blowout for Maximum Longevity

Start with healthy hair through regular conditioning and occasional deep treatments. Your hair care routine should include nourishing conditioner to help strands withstand heat and create smoother finishes.

Use the right products at the right time. Heat protectant on damp hair protects from damage every time you use styling tools. For volume, apply mousse or root-lift spray before drying. For sleek looks, use smoothing cream. After styling, don’t overload with heavy products – lightweight finishing touches work best.

Keep hands off and avoid moisture. The more you touch styled hair, the more you transfer oils and create frizz. Most importantly, keep water away. Humidity wrecks blowouts by introducing frizz or making curls droop. Wear shower caps, stay dry, and use anti-humidity spray as a shield.

Sleep smart on satin or silk pillowcases to reduce friction that causes frizz. For straight styles, many people wrap hair around the head and pin it. For curls or waves, loosely clip sections so you don’t crush them overnight.

Extend and refresh your style with dry shampoo at roots on day two or three when oil appears. For touch-ups, use a round brush and hair dryer on low heat to re-smooth rebellious sections. A quick blast at the crown revives lost volume. These minor refresher moves significantly increase maintenance success.

Most blowouts last two to five days depending on your hair and activities. Know when to let go – once your blowout is past its prime, wash and start fresh rather than forcing it to work longer.

Ready for Your Perfect Blowout?

Choosing the right blowout comes down to matching the style to your hair’s needs and personal preferences. Whether you want sleek smoothness, bouncy body, or textured elegance, there’s a perfect option waiting.

Don’t settle for a one-size-fits-all approach. Book a consultation at our salon today and let our experienced stylists help you discover which blowout techniques will make your hair look and feel amazing. Your perfect hair day is just one appointment away.