5 need-to-know steps for a better DIY blow-dry

Expert Tricks For A Better At-Home Blow-Dry - Miranda Kerr

These insider tips will change your blow-dry game

New Idea Contributing Editor / November 20 2017

We do it most days, but are we doing it right? Let’s all learn from the master of the blow-dry, Anthony Nader, who’s worked the tresses of supermodels such as Gisele Bündchen and Miranda Kerr. Follow these steps and you’ll nail your at-home blow-dry every time.

1

Use serum wisely

If you like to use a hair serum, always apply to damp hair strands and then blow-dry. This absorbs far better than on dry hair, and in turn, the sheen looks more red carpet worthy, which is always key to great-looking hair. Try Pure Hair Food Feed Your Hair Smoothing Serum.

Pure Hair Food Feed Your Hair Smoothing Serum

2

Attach the nozzle…

…To the end of your hairdryer for a more polished and professional finish. The narrow nozzle targets the airflow to sculpt your strands perfectly to your brush size. We like Parlux 3200 Ceramic & Ionic Compact Hairdryer.

Parlux 3200 Ceramic & Ionic Compact Hairdryer

3

Don’t overload your strands

This is vital for a longer-lasting style, as too much product will weigh down your hair and also become dirtier quicker. Less is more!

4

Hold off on using your brush to smooth strands until the end

We all love a short cut and, most importantly, saving time. So, to speed up your drying time, shake your hair dry with your fingertips for at least 80 per cent of the blow-dry, before you start your brushwork. Your arms will thank you too. Brush we recommend: Brushworx Tourmaline Boar Bristle Radial Brush.

Brushworx Tourmaline Boar Bristle Radial Brush

5

Go easy on the hairspray

Use strong hairspray minimally – opt for just a little at the time when you need to give your hairstyle a punch of staying power. Steer clear of heavy lacquers, ladies, or you could end up with a ‘helmet head’! We love L’Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Normal Strength Hairspray.

L’Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Normal Strength Hairspray

Prefer a more fuss-free hairstyle? Try these hair hacks for when you're in a hurry.

Head to newidea.com.au for more hair advice from the New Idea beauty team.

Do you have any tips and tricks for mastering an at-home blow-dry? Share with us below!

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Chelsea is BEAUTYcrew’s Contributing Editor. She has a sweet spot for anything that claims to make skin glow and won’t leave the house without a slick of mascara. Chelsea has 10 years of experience as a beauty editor and her words can be found on BEAUTYcrew, Women’s Health, Daily Addict, The Joye and Primped.