November 18, 2021 at 08:04PM
Perfecting a blowout for textured hair at home can seem like a challenge, but according to Naeemah LaFond, a celeb and runway stylist whoâs worked with Whitney Peak and Christopher John Rogers, itâs all about making sure youâre considering every single step of the process, including the products youâre using in the shower. Here, LaFond, whoâs also the global artistic director for Amika, lays out how to perfect your textured hair blowout routine, one step at a time.
âA blowout consists of three steps, the wash, the prep, and the blowdry. Each step is super important to the end result, as is using products that are meant to not only go with your personal hair texture, but also your end goal,â says La Fond. For example, if you have very curly hair, but want a sleek and straight blow out, be sure to wash your hair with a shampoo that will help you extend those silky results.
Once out of the shower, prep your hair right away, since the sooner your hair begins to air dry the harder it will be to work against your natural texture. âMake sure you prep the hair to not only protect it against heat damage, but to also make sure itâs moisturized and nourished,â says LaFond. Spritz on a detangling protectant spray from root to tip, and for an extra layer of protection, apply a couple pumps of a lightweight hair oil that will act like a barrier against heat. If you have highlights in your curls, LaFond says to target those areas specifically with the oil to ensure they stay extra protected. âWhen working with textured hair, you always want to make sure youâre not damaging your curl pattern with the blowout, so you can always restore your original coil afterwards.â
One of the most important parts of ensuring a successful blowout is dividing your hair into sections before you get started. âHighly textured hair really expands as youâre blow drying it, so making sure you properly section, coil and clip up the hair youâre not working on ensures that the rest of your hair stays out of the way,â LaFond explains. Dividing the sections so theyâre the same width as the brush youâre using will also allow you to completely dry one section at a time with more ease. An electric blowdry brush can make your life a lot easier since it does double-duty and frees up your hands. However, if youâre using a standard brush, consider how long itâs been lying around. âWomen are always using brushes that theyâve had forever! If the bristles are bent or broken theyâre going to damage your hair. Throw those old brushes out and invest in new ones that youâre able to glide through your hair easily. Sometimes itâs not your hair that is tangled; sometimes itâs the brush!â
Next, dry each section one at a time, working from top to bottom so youâre never putting wet hair on top of dried hair. âItâs important to start at the root first. Itâs the area that is the toughest to smooth out, especially if itâs starting to dry on its own,â says LaFond. Once youâve worked the root from all angles and youâre satisfied with the hairâs consistency, move to the end of the section, finishing with the middle (which tends to dry last). âMove like how you would brush your hair if it were dry. You canât take a brush from the root and just move it all the way down. You have to start at the ends and work your way up to get those coils out and get it smooth.â
To get the most out of your completed blowout, smooth your strands with a few drops of hydrating hair oil. When you go to bed, wrap your hair into one large coil on the top of your head and keep it protected by covering it with a silk scarf. Be sure to wear a tight and secure shower cap to lock out humidity while you shower. Heading to the gym? LaFond suggests preventative measures: apply a dry shampoo to your roots and along your hairline, then cover with a sweatband to help absorb as much moisture as possible.
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