Long and Sleek

Most often we try to look just as good as when we left the salon yet struggle to reciprocate the look. We are at a time when technology is so advanced that we have overlooked the simple thing of life like blow-drying hair from start to end. As much as I love the accessibility and effortlessness of having my hair ironed, I still appreciate a natural texture to my hair most days. 

To begin the styling process apply thermal protector from the top to the ends of your hair, using enough to lightly coat your hair without making it weighty.  Rough dry your hair keeping the nozzle of the dryer facing towards the bottom of the hair until it is 80 percent dry.

Part your hair in 3 sections and secure the top layers with a jaw clip. Begin with the back section and work your way to the top, keeping in mind to start with a medium heat and high speed, increase heat to manipulate the hair in stubborn areas.

Keep your sections small and  manageable as you roll your hair around a big round brush from roots progressing to ends with one hand and on the other hand continue to face your dryer downwards close to your hair preventing the nozzle from touching the hair avoiding burn and eliminating frizz.

If you would like a little more of a root lift or volume, elevate your hair  in a 90 degree angle at the nape of the head holding the dryer in an upward motion as you keep rolling the brush, allow a few seconds for the hair to cool and set in between. Continue this process until you reach the top of your head. 

Hair is styled with a little volume

In the front sections it is important to consider if you would like to have the front layers move forward, straight or back. Retain an easy pressure to maximize on sleekness as you pull the hair into the direction that you want depending on your preference,

Once you have completed both sides, use the back of a comb to move your hair into your chosen path.

Use a smaller brush with cool air from mid lengths to ends working from the front of your hair to the back for you gain the benefit of closing the hair follicle and reducing extra volume while setting the hair. 

Use a drop of silicone from mid lengths to ends of hair to reduce flyaways. To finish off wipe the palms of your hand with the remainder of product to the top of your hair to create a glossy finish.