Friday, January 20, 2012

Top 5 Friday:Voluminous Blowout Essentials


For those of you who need a voluminous blowout, here are your must have Top 5 essentials.

T3 Featherweight Professional Dryer
1. Blow Dryer
We all become attached to our dryers over time and do not replace them as often as we should. We use our dryers until they "burn out".  This can damage your hair as you should replace filters regularly.   An alternative is a higher performance dryer that will last over time.  I recommend T3 Featherweight Professional Dryer.  It is a little costly but it comes with replacement filters and has a two year warranty.  The dryer is lightweight, quiet, and dries hair 60% faster than other dryers.  It is healthier for your hair and leaves it with a silky touch and sheen without frizz.  You will be amazed at how much it cuts down your drying time. I simply could not live without my T3 and I recommend it to everyone.  Beware, this dryer can get extremely hot so you constantly have to keep your hands and brush moving to avoid exposure to skin and scalp.  It is available at Nordstrom and select beauty stores.  (If you prefer a less expensive alternative, be sure to look for two specific descriptions when shopping for a dryer, "ion" and "ceramic".  These will ensure your dryer will leave your hair soft and silky without drying it out or causing frizz.) 

Tool Science Nano Silver Round Brush
  

2. Round Filtered Brush

A round brush is essential for a voluminous blowout.  As with any type of blowout, you should use a filtered brush as this helps leave no piece of hair untouched, leading to a faster blowout.  I recommend Tool Science Nano Silver Round Brush.  It eliminates frizz and adds great volume.  What I love most about using this brush is the gripped handle.  It is great for all hair lengths (I used mine when I my hair was 18" long and I currently use it for my bob haircut).  The brand offers a variety of flat filtered brushes as well.  This brush is available at Sally Beauty Supply. (Always remember to clean and wash your brush once a week with antibacterial soap and warm water to prevent buildup.) 


Organix Brazilian Keratin Therapy Anti-Breakage Serum
3. Moisturizing Leave-In

Keeping your hair hydrated is very important, especially if you are treating it with heat.  You should always use a leave in treatment on wet/damp hair to protect during a blowout.  I recommend Organix Brazilian Keratin Therapy Anti-Breakage Serum.  This organic leave-in serum, leaves hair silky soft with no buildup or oily residue.  You only need a dime size amount unless you have thicker/coarser hair then I recommend twice as much.  The bottle lasts a long time and not only does it keep your hair protected, it adds protein and smells amazing!  It is available at most drugstores and Ulta.  You can view the full line of Organix Brazilian Keratin Therapy here. 

Aveda Volumizing Tonic

4.  Volume Spray

How do you expect to amp up your volume without a volumizing spray?  It is important to look for root volumizing sprays using natural products.  These sprays will keep from drying out your scalp and creating flakes.  I recommend Aveda Volumizing Tonic.  Spray this tonic on your roots and it will create volume like you have never seen.  This spray smells amazing and does not create any residue on  your scalp or hair.  It creates a natural volume wherever you spray it.  It is available at any Aveda salon. 


Salon Care Super Clips
5.  Separating Clips

You need to section your hair when performing any type of blowout.  Using clips without teeth is best to prevent hair breakage.  I recommend Salon Care Super Clips. I love the multi color metal clips with no teeth or exposed springs to snag your hair on.  They hold hair smoothly in place without breakage.  They are available at Sally Beauty Supply. 

There you have it, the Top 5 Voluminous Blowout Essentials.  I am sure your results will be as good as mine.  Have a Beauty-full Friday!

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