Nothing beats the confidence boost of walking out of Blo with fresh, shiny, and picture-perfect hair. But the big question everyone asks is: how long will it actually last? (because we all know I can’t make my hair look that good on my own).
Protect your hair while you sleep
Switch to silk, babe.
Trade your cotton pillowcase for a silk or satin one — we love the Kitsch satin pillowcases. They’re super gentle on your hair, which means less friction, less frizz, and your blowout actually stays sleek while you sleep. Beauty rest, but make it productive.
Before bed, loosely gather your hair into a high ponytail or bun using a silk scrunchie. It keeps your volume lifted at the crown and stops those annoying flat spots from forming overnight.
If you really want to wake up with that just-left-the-salon look, pop on a silk bonnet or wrap your hair in a cute silk scarf. It keeps everything smooth, shiny, and perfectly in place while you get your beauty sleep.
Maintain Your Style During the Day
A little daytime maintenance can seriously extend the life of your blowout.
Use dry shampoo early.
Don’t wait until your hair looks oily. A light spray of dry shampoo on day two helps absorb oils before they build up, keeping your roots fresh and bouncy for longer.
Hands off.
We all do it, but constantly touching your hair transfers oils from your hands straight to your strands. The less you play with it, the longer it stays clean and voluminous.
Steam and humidity are basically the worst enemies of a good blowout. A cute shower cap will keep moisture away so your style stays smooth and frizz-free.
By day three or four, give your hair a quick refresh instead of restyling everything. Use a blow dryer on low heat to lift the roots, or touch up a few pieces with a curling iron to bring the style back to life. A little goes a long way.
Be Smart With Products
When it comes to making your blowout last, less really is more. The goal is to keep your hair light, bouncy, and fresh — not weighed down with too many products.
Skip heavy creams and serums.
Super thick products can make your hair greasy faster and flatten all that volume your stylist worked so hard to create. Stick to lightweight formulas that smooth without the buildup.
Choose a lightweight dry shampoo.
A good dry shampoo is your best friend between washes. It absorbs oil and refreshes your roots so your blowout lasts days longer. One of our go-tos is Olaplex No.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo — it helps absorb oil while keeping hair feeling clean and lightweight.
If your ends start looking a little dry, smooth a tiny drop of oil through the ends — never the roots. We love UNITE U:OIL, a lightweight argan-infused oil that adds shine, smooths frizz and even helps reduce blow-dry time while protecting from heat.
Bonus: it also comes in a blonde-friendly version designed to keep lighter hair tones bright while adding the same glossy finish.
The key is using just enough product to refresh and protect your style — without undoing the volume and movement of your blowout
Don’t Let Workouts Ruin Your Blowout
This helps absorb moisture around your hairline (aka where sweat shows up first). It keeps those front pieces from getting damp and frizzy mid-workout.
A little dry shampoo at the roots beforehand helps absorb sweat as it happens. It’s basically a pre-emptive refresh that keeps your hair from looking oily afterward.
If your roots get slightly damp, don’t let them air dry. A quick blast with a blow dryer on low heat can bring the volume back and save the style before it falls flat.
When It’s Finally Time to Wash
Even the best blowout has an expiration date, so don’t fight it!
If your hair starts looking oily, losing its shape, or feeling dry and frizzy, it’s a sign it’s time for a wash—usually around day 5 or 6.
But until then? Sit back and enjoy that gorgeous volume, glossy shine, and all the extra time you saved by skipping wash day. Your hair (and your mornings) will thank you.
Find your next ‘do? Have something completely new in mind? Book your blow outs, dry styles, and makeup application now, Babe! We have blow dryers at the ready, along with tons of treatment add-ons to keep hair extra healthy during those more strenuous days on strands.
