Want to style a Leo blowout yourself? It’s easier than it looks, says New York City hairstylist Dan Williams. Simply start with clean wet hair and prep your strands with heat protectant, like Redken’s Quick Blowout Spray. “It cuts your drying time in half, and provides light conditioning with 450 degree heat protection,” he says.
Next, apply a generous amount of volumizing mousse, adds celebrity hairstylist Jennifer Yepez. “Don’t be scared of mousse – it’s amazing to help get that voluminous blowout look,” she insists, suggesting Dove’s Volume & Fullness Mousse for the job.
Once your hair is prepped and protected, divide your locks into 2-inch sections and dry each piece. A standard blowdryer and round brush are great for the job, though Williams personally suggests a hot brush or styling tool like the Dyson AirWrap if you really want to master the bombshell blowout aesthetic. As for technique? “Section hair starting in the back, and work your way up the head,” he says, and make sure to direct the hair hair out, up, and away from the face to ensure proper root lift.
Next, you’ll want to pin each section up after drying to lock-in the hair’s bouncy shape, Yepez explains. If you want maximum volume though, she strongly suggests old-school velcro rollers.
Let your hair cool for at least three minutes. Then, release and brush through each section, applying dry shampoo at the root for added volume. “[Dry shampoo] is the real key to ensuring your blowout lasts,” says Yepez , adding that you can maintain your blowout with dry shampoo for several days.
Finally, lock-in the style with all-around texturizing spray. Et voilà, you’re ready for Leo season.
