Blow drying tips

_Whimsical_

Are there any ??

I've just got a new haircut, I've gone from long straight hair for pretty much all my life to shoulder length Rachel from friends-esque cut, or at least that's what it looks like now its freshly done by the hairdresser. What it'll be like when I do it myself remains to be seen.

I've no real idea where to start with blowdrying after years of au natural drying. Are there products I should be using that will best hold the style after I blow dry it? Does anyone have any recommendations? Are there any type of round barrel brushes that are best?

Honey-ec

First thing to do is get a salon-quality hairdrier, I recommend Parlux. Don't bother with anything from Boots/Argos, they're just not powerful enough. While you're in the salon suppliers, pick up a set of metal-barrelled round brushes; they hold the heat from the drier and "set" your blow-dry better than wooden brushes.

Get a good heat protective spray and always use the nozzle on the drier; you'll end up with a headful of frizz otherwise. Section your hair and dry it from the underneath up. Keep the flow of air from the drier aimed directly down the hair shaft to smooth the hair cuticles, and finish with a blast of cold air to smooth any little flyaway bits.

_Whimsical_

Thanks Honey!!