How to Make a Blow-Out Last

My secret “if I were a celebrity” fantasy is to have my hair blown out every morning. I know it would probably fry my hair, but wouldn’t it be amazing if every day were a good hair day? For now, I save the blow-outs for special occasions, and I go to Danielle Lopreore, who works at the Fred Segal Salon. Wish you could get salon-perfect hair that doesn't fall flat as soon as you get home? Here are the tips I've gotten from Danielle:

• Start with wet hair. You can gently towel-dry so it’s not dripping wet, but don’t rub too hard (it’ll get tangled). For the smoothest, most long-lasting results, avoid “rough drying” — fluffing the hair with your hands while drying. While this saves time, it makes hair frizzy.
• Don’t use too much product. If your hair is fine or oily, it’ll make your hair limp. Put a bit on the ends if needed.
• Divide your hair in sections, and start in front, since this area tends to dry the quickest. Using a round brush and plenty of tension, aim the blow dryer at the roots and move it along the length of your hair to the ends. Heating the hair in the direction of the hair cuticle helps keep it smooth and fights frizz.
• For volume and height, hold each section up and in the opposite direction you want it to lie. For extra bounce, pin each section up after drying and let it cool. This helps set the curl so it doesn’t go flat the minute you walk out the door.
• To make your blow-out last, spray your hair lightly and leave it alone. Avoid brushing it out or running your fingers through it — this will ruin the bounce and make it frizzy!