Budgeting for Beauty: How Much Is a Blowout & What’s Included?

Whether you want to tame tangles and frizz or get a polished finish for a special occasion, the blowout is often the best choice. It can be done on almost any length hair. In addition, a blowout is a relatively cost-effective way to pamper yourself. But how does it work? A typical blowout has three steps.

#1 Washing

Your stylist or an assistant will give you a gentle shampoo and conditioning to prep your hair. Clean hair is essential whenever cutting or styling your hair because it helps your stylist get a good sense of how it lies without product or previous styling.

Unlike washing your hair at home, where you probably use the same products all the time, at the salon, the professional-quality products can be tailored to the purpose of your appointment. This gives your hair some extra strength and helps it look and feel its best when you walk out.

#2 Blow-Drying

Before your stylist even turns on the hair dryer, they’ll apply a heat protectant to your locks. This adds an extra layer of protection against the hot air. They’ll also discuss your desired finish with you – are you going for smooth and sleek, adding some extra volume, or highlighting your waves?

Then, they’ll give your hair a preliminary blow-dry to make it dry enough to work with; wet hair is quite delicate. Once it’s dry enough, they’ll section it and start working their blow-drying magic. In addition to the dryer, they may use different brushes to achieve the effect you want. As well as these extra tools, a hairdresser has a 360-degree view of your head and can ensure every section is given equal attention.

#3 Final Styling

Once your style has started to take shape, it’s time for those finishing touches that truly set the salon blowout apart. This can look like applying products to add shine, protect the hair, and help the style last. It also includes professional tricks of the trade, such as finishing with the dryer on a cool setting to set the style and achieve an extra-shiny finish.

All these final touches create an incredible look that lasts longer than you’d think – we’re talking up to five days or even longer with the right care. And remember, at Hair Bar NYC, we only use the highest quality products imported from Italy for hair care with unbeatable results.