your best blowout.

I've had crazy curls my whole life. {You can see early evidence here.} Growing up, my mom attempted to tame my locks, but it wasn't until I discovered mousse in 1999 that I came to embrace my curls. Truth be told, I am still clueless about how to straighten my hair. I only own a blow dryer because I know our female house guests might need one. I've never used it. 


{cv} fell in love with me with curly hair, so thankfully, he prefers my hair the natural way. I do too. It's easy and low-maintenance, which is a lot like my beauty routine. When I do want a change in pace, I rely on the professionals. I got my first "blowout" in November 2011 and loved the results. {cv} didn't mind them either. My "straight" hair is definitely different than what I wear on a daily basis. After an experience at a few different salons, I have a few tips for your best blowout...


1)  Think through what else you have on the docket for the week you book your blowout. If you're training for a marathon, a blowout may not be your best investment. Sweat {or any kind of moisture} is a blowout's biggest enemy. Be realistic: you want to make your blowout last--and if it can't, it may not be worth it.
2)  Double check the weather forecast. If the weather would breed frizziness, you're almost guaranteed to have double the volume when it is blown out. {This goes hand in hand with #1.}
3)  Go in with an open mind. They're professionals. Let them give you a little body or volume. In the days after your blowout, you'll be glad you did. This extra oomph will keep it from looking flat and dull.
4)  Even though you'll want to, don't touch your lovely tresses. I can vouch for this. Too much touching is a recipe for fluffy locks. 
5)  Just say no to hairties: I'm a big topknot fan after a long day at work. For the days after your blowout, do everything to resist the urge for a bun or a ponytail!

{Dress: Rent The Runway | Necklace: Moon & Lola | Phone Case: Kate Spade | Watch: Michael Kors}

Speaking from experience, I simply cannot say enough good things about Be Styled. Not only is their facility gorgeous and inviting, their staff knows how to make a girl feel pretty every day. {Isn't that a great concept?} If you have the chance to visit Be Styled or another blow dry lounge in your area, take it. You'll feel like a queen for the day {or two or three}. I was able to stretch out my Be Styled blowout for three full days! {I know people who are able to stretch it even longer, but I'm not that brave!}

What other tips would you give to make your blowout last? xoxo {av}

NOTE: I was given a free blowout to sport at our Boston Bloggers event in August. I was not required to write a post for their services. I simply liked my experience and wanted to share more about a curly girl's perspective with blowouts.

17 comments:

  1. Silk pillowcases man. Silk. Pillowcases. Less tangles. More awesome.

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  2. When I went to BeStyled last weekend and dropped that I was a blogger, the stylist immediately mentioned how she had just done a blow out for someone hosting a huge blogger event in the city, and then we chatted about how wonderful you are :) This style seriously suits you so well!!

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  3. Looks great. I am spoiled I nanny for a Paul Mitchell stylist and she does my hair as on of my perks and I get blow outs every week. I am not sure what I would do if we ever moved;)

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  4. Girl, your hair looks amazing! I usually curl my hair once or twice a week and always make it last for two days. Oscar Blandi dry shampoo and silk pillowcases help out a lot there!

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  5. I've been wanting to get a blow out so badly!! I have naturally wavy hair -- not the pretty kind -- so I straighten it everyday! But, I want to get a blow out soon to turn my waves into something I actually like!

    xo, B
    BKCsquared

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  6. girl. GORGEOUS. holy crap. GORGEOUS.

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  7. Your hair looks great! I'm one for keeping my curls for my daily routine too, but it's always nice to switch it up. Last time I had a blow out was for my college graduation in 2010! The whole curls and weird cap thing is not a great look. lol. So its definitely been awhile.

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  8. I was just at Chestnut Hill last week and noticed this new little spot. I'm heading to Blo on Sunday before my wedding dress shopping trip!! Love getting blow outs.

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  9. So gorgeous! I need to try one one of these days!

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  10. I have always wanted to try a blowout. Although my hair is wavy and relatively easy to do myself. I still would love to be pampered!

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  11. Thank you for the great tips - I do put my hair in a ponytail way too often after a blowout, and it ends up falling flat. I'm happy to see that there's a Be Styled location in Lynnfield, which is close to me!

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  12. So. Beautiful. I WISH we had one of these in my area-I'd be their biggest customer.

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  13. I've always wanted to go to a blow-out bar, but there aren't really any in Des Moines! Hopefully next year. :)

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  14. There's few better feelings than leaving the salon with a fresh blow out... makes your whole day go smoothly! :)
    You look great! Love the voluminous curls!

    xo, Abby @ Always, Abby

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  15. You have the PRETTIEST curls! I've always wanted curly hair. I've been meaning to try one of those blowout bars to see if they can give my hair some life...this post just clinched it for me!

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  16. I've never had a professional blow out before besides when I get my hair cut. I need to come up with a good excuse just to do this once!

    http://jax-and-jewels.blogspot.com

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