Tips to Make Your Blow-Dry/Blowout Last 72 Hours

Whether you are in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s or above, getting the perfect blowout for a special occasion can make you feel like a new person.

More women than ever are opting for professional blow-outs and style their locks for that "top-notch" look. You have to agree, when you are spending $35+ for a professional blow-dry, you definitely want your style to last for as long as possible.

Here are some tips from Mario Russo, owner and lead stylist of Salon Mario Russo in Boston, on how to keep your blow-dry lasting for days.

Put a Cap On It

For home care, section off bigger pieces of your hair and loosely wrap them up in Velcro curlers, using bobby pins to secure any loose strands. Once all of the curlers are placed in your hair, wrap your head in a cotton-lined shower cap, providing another layer of protection against any moisture and steam. The curlers provide a boost of volume, making your blow-dry look brand new, while the cloth shower cap provides extra protection against the moisture in the air.

Beauty Sleep

Whoever said the fabric scrunchies from the '80s were out of style has never gotten a blow-dry before, right. As you know, while you’re sleeping, your hair can become a tangled mess. Since rubber hair elastics break your hair and leave unwanted creases on your locks, what’s a girl to do? Putting the hair up in a fabric, cloth scrunchie is the perfect way to keep your locks in line. Loosely wrap hair up in a high bun and use a scrunchie to secure it.

Rain, rain, go away

The humidity and moisture of a rainy day is the number one killer of a great blow-dry. If you happen to catch some drops of rain, immediately apply a dime-size amount of your favorite anti-frizz serum throughout your mane. Instead of your hair drying into a frizzy mess, the serum will help the hair dry in smoother waves, transitioning your blow-dry into a soft, 'blownout' look."

Reboot and Refresh

The key to maintaining a long-lasting blow-dry is taking care of the new ‘do, starting after day one. Those in-between-days are crucial to keeping a style looking fresh! Day two after your blow-dry is the time to get rid of the limp pieces of hair, which typically are the ones closest to your roots/scalp.

Wrap small sections of your hair around a medium-sized curling iron. After creating a bit of curl, comb the wavy pieces out and apply a shine spray on the styled area. This trick will add volume to the crown of your head and help make your blow-dry look fresh!

Grease…and Shine-Free

After day two or three, you may notice some extra shine at the roots of your hair. A little dry shampoo can fix any doubts you have about extending the life of your blow-dry. Flip your head upside down and apply the dry shampoo all over. Once you are right side up again, focus on spraying the roots of their hair to sop up any unwanted grease that is forming.

There you have it. A few simple tips to keep your blow-out lasting a few more days.