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The Blowout Blueprint
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items Looking for salon quality blowout at home? You need these products asap. It’s important to know your hair type and hair porosity. Highly suggest visiting a trichologist. Trust me it’s worth it.
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Hair Prep, Protect, & Maintain
Hair Hot Tools and Styling Staples
Hair Prep, Protect, & Maintain
Products I use to prep and ensure I get the results I want for my silky straight at home blowouts
Life changing for a curly girl like me. Other products stripped my hair this actually adds moisture, get the blue bottle - Hydro Rush!
amika shampoo and conditioners
I was so sick of my dry brittle hair I needed something to strengthen and protect so why not honey Manuka and yogurt?!
Manuka Honey & Yogurt Hydrate + Repair Protein-Strong Treatment 8oz
A blowout isn’t a blowout unless you’re using WOW Dreamcoat first.
All Color Wow Products | Professional Hair Care Products
Okay hear me out, I found this at the dollar tree and I’m sold! Works great on my 3B/3C hair. I can’t seem to find it again sadly.
Anomaly Keratin Bonding Mask for Dry Hair
Necessity! My scalp has issues and this holds me over until my next wash.
Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 1% Ketoconazole 7oz
A very thick and juicy leave in but does not leave hair crunchy.
Manuka Honey & Yogurt Hydrate + Repair Multi-Action Leave-In
You need this! I use it to ensure my ends don’t shrivel up and crack off. I use this when I blow out my hair as a sealant for my ends and on my natural hair when I wear it curly a very lovely versatile hair oil.
Manuka Honey & Yogurt Strengthen & Protect Oil
Essentials for before blowouts. I actually need to pick this up again. My hair has never looked so good and been so healthy without this 😍
Don't Despair, Repair!
Unfortunately I have dry scalp so for the girlies who can relate this is for you!
Equate Therapeutic Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, 8.5 fl oz
I know this is braiding gel but when I get I’m a few days out from my wash day I like to lay my edges and do a single or double braid look. I like the way this smells and feels as an edge control too.
Ampro Shine n Jam Magic Fingers for Braiders, 8 oz Gel, Frizz Control, Female
I like this for a quick little frizz tamer. Get the travel size one tho so you can bring it anywhere.
frizz® Instant De-Frizzer
As a last styling step I trust Tresemme.
Tresemme Extra Hold Hairspray for 24-Hour Frizz Control, with Pro Lock Tech, 7.8 oz
Hair Hot Tools and Styling Staples
It’s cool to have nice pretty expensive hot tools but when you want lux results without the $$ involved this does the job beautifully affordably. You can determine how a blowout will come out + how long it will last based on the blow dry job.
KISS 1875 Watt Pro Tourmaline Ceramic Styling Edition Hair Dryer, 5 Pieces
Another affordable hot tools option I prefer a larger plate and I bump the ends or curl with my straighter I rarely go for a straight loom because the curls loosen and drop over time anyways.
Hot Tools Pro Digital Salon Flat Iron - White - 1.5"
For the small hairs, edges etc.
Mini Flat Iron
Creates beautiful curls overnight so you look flawless in the AM.
Heatless Curling Sets
I’ve also achieved great volume and curls with parting my hair and putting it into two buns on top of my head and securing using scrunchies
Silk Scrunchies
Any bonnet will work to keep hair secure and neat. These are organic!
Organic Silk Bonnets
These create beautiful voluminous curls overnight. Easy and made of silk.
Kitsch Satin Jumbo Flexi Rods Hair Rollers - Rosewood - 4pk
If bonnets and scarfs aren’t your thing a silk pillow case is the best alternative. It’s anti aging as well so you’re getting more than one benefit from one product!
Slip® - Anti Aging. Anti Sleep Crease. Anti Bed Head.™