Supermodel Voluminous Blowout
The "fluffy hair" trend, a staple of the 90s, is back, epitomized by this bouncy, voluminous blowout. Inspired by supermodels like Cindy Crawford and celebrities like Danielle Fisher, this style creates incredible lift at the roots and movement throughout the hair, giving a polished, high-glamour finish. It is achieved through strategic sectioning and tension with a round brush and blow dryer, with an option to use rollers for maximized volume.
| Hair Type | Straight |
| Categories | |
| Occasion | Everyday |
| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Styling Time | 40 minutes |
| Setting Time | 15 minutes |
| Total Time | 60 minutes |
| Hair Length | Medium |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Popularity | 95/100 |
| Tags | bouncyfluffy-hairglamour |
Instructions
- 1
Start with freshly washed, towel-dried hair. Detangle and apply volumizing mousse or spray generously at the roots, and follow with heat protectant throughout the lengths.
- 2
Rough dry the hair until it is about 70-80% dry. This cuts down on overall styling time. Use your fingers to lift the roots while drying.
- 3
Divide your hair into horizontal sections, starting at the nape of the neck. Clip the upper sections out of the way.
- 4
Take a section of hair no wider than your round brush. Place the brush underneath the section close to the roots and direct the blow dryer heat at the roots while pulling the brush up and out to create maximum lift.
- 5
Continue drying the hair down the length of the section, maintaining tension. When you reach the ends, wrap the hair completely around the brush and hit it with a blast of cool air to "set" the curl and shine.
- 6
Optional Volume Boost: For extreme volume, once a section is dried, roll the warm hair up and secure it with a large Velcro roller or pin curl. Leave the rollers in for 15 minutes or until cool. Repeat steps 4-6 until the entire head is dry and rolled/curled.
- 7
Once cool, gently unroll the hair or remove the pins. Use your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to lightly break up the curls. Flip your hair upside down and apply a light mist of hairspray to finish.
Styling Tips
Never over-dry the hair; stop as soon as it feels dry to prevent frizz and damage. The cool shot is crucial for locking in the volume.
To maintain volume on day two, spray dry shampoo at the roots and avoid touching the hair too much.
For the best lift, always pull the round brush **up and away** from your head, especially in the crown and side sections.
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