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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 was 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 here in LA. Do you wish you could achieve salon-perfect hair that doesn’t fall flat as soon as you get home? Here are the tips Danielle suggests on how to do just that:
- 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 it saves time, it makes hair frizzy.
- Don’t use too much product. If your hair is fine or oily, it’ll become limp. Put a bit of product only the ends, if needed.
- Divide your hair in sections, and start in front because 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 cuticle helps keep it smooth and fights frizz.
- For volume and height, hold each section up and in the opposite direction from the way you want it to lie. For extra bounce, pin each section up after drying to let it cool. This helps set the curl so so your hair doesn’t go flat the minute you walk out the door.
- To make your blow-out last, spray your hair lightly and then leave it alone. Avoid brushing it out or running your fingers through it — this will break up the bounce and make it go limp.
Beauty Bonus from Dr. Jessica Wu
Shout-out!
Congrats to Jennifer, Iris, Shelah, Kisha, and Michaela, the winners of the Boots No. 7 Quick Cover Blemish Stick contest! Shelah, who is a makeup artist, suggests taking ibuprofen to reduce redenss, and applying concealer with a clean finger, then blending out around the blemish. Great ideas, ladies, and keep reading for more chances to win!
Last Updated: Monday, January 30, 2012
Jessica Wu, M.D., is a graduate of Harvard Medical School. In addition to taking care of patients in her private practice in Los Angeles, she conducts clinical trials on the latest cosmetic treatments and teaches at USC Medical School, where she’s Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology. She’s obsessed with beauty products and has made it her mission to help you stay healthy and beautiful.
