We all have our own indulgent, occasionally detrimental, habits. You know, the kind of mini splurges that don’t kill your bottom line the same way a Mansur Gavriel–bag habit would but that could easily be scrapped altogether. They’re usually the first things you rein in every January, but somehow they slowly creep back onto your bank statement come March. Lattes. Leisurely morning Ubers to work. Manicures. Canceling on your workout class. $15 glasses of wine. And, finally, blowouts.
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We’re the first to admit that in the case of some of these, it feels damn good to enlist a professional. But do some fashion math, and you’ll see that the little things quickly add up and in big ways. So, with your for-fun fund in mind, we consulted what might be the most status-y salon in Manhattan, Marie Robinson Salon – purveyor of the hues of Emma Stone, Scarlett Johansson, Michelle Williams, and more – to find out exactly how to replicate your favorite glossy blowout at home. You know, the one that makes you walk a little differently when you leave the salon and catch yourself in a store window? That one. Stylist Liana Le breaks it all down, with the help of Barbie Ferreira (you might recognize her from this).
The Step-by-Step
1. “After your hair is washed, comb or brush it out, starting from the ends to the root.”
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2. “Always apply a heat protectant, like Oribe’s Royal Blowout, before drying. Make it a habit to add a heat protectant to your styling routine so the next time you go see your stylist for a trim, it doesn’t turn into a major cut.”
3. “To create extra volume, flip your head over and rough-dry the roots and ends. Shaking all the moisture out will also cut down drying time.”
