Reena's Step-by-Step Blowout

Reena writes...

Ever since my beloved hairstylist Johnny moved away to be with Lady O, I have had the most difficult time finding the perfect blowout. Oh the horror! The lack of knowledge about the basics of blowing out naturally curly hair to silky straight perfection is unbelievable. The process is very simple, really! It just involves some common sense basics that if followed will insure/ensure/assure that desired "salon blowout" look that ALL women want. EQUALITY NOW!

BEFORE	AFTER

Tara Copeland at Hairlines styled my hair in this photo. Very Oprah-like!

Here are the steps...

1. Shampoo hair with a detangling shampoo.

Suggestions: KeraCare Hydrating Detangling Shampoo

2. Condition

Suggestions: Fekkai Shea Butter Moisturizing Conditioner

3. Detangle in sections with a detangling comb and a leave-in conditioner. DO NOT USE A BRUSH!

Suggestions: Jibere Comb and Paul Mitchell The Conditioner

Part the hair in four sections. Work those tangles from ENDS to ROOT, not root to ends. I repeat, from ENDS to ROOT.

4. Use a tourmaline blow dryer with a Denman brush and a heat protector. DO NOT USE AN OVEN OR A PRESSING COMB! Too much heat will damage the hair and cause severe breakage.

Suggestions: T3 Blow Dryer and Denman D3 Brush and Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum

On a medium heat setting, take one section and divide that section. Then, with the Denman brush focus on the ends, first, by running the brush through the ends and blowing the medium heat directly on the brush. IT IS IMPORTANT TO GET THOSE CURLY ENDS STRAIGHT, FIRST. After, the ends are dry, dry the rest of the section. Repeat this process until all the sections are dry.

5. Use a touramline flat iron and a styling comb.

Suggestions: T3 Pro Iron and a basic styling comb

Depending on your texture, set your iron to your desired heat preference. Again, take one section and divide that section into smaller sections. As you flatiron each section, place a styling comb behind the iron as you go. The fine teeth of the comb will GUARANTEE that each strand get smooth. DO NOT twist or pin up the section. Just allow the hair to hang, as you finish each one. Repeat this process until all the sections are straight.

6. Done.

Since my hair is fine, I do not use much product such as oils or sheen sprays because it will weigh my hair down and get that greasy look. Yuck!

So, Hairstylists! Please try these steps to blowout naturally curly hair, like mine. You will be a better stylist because if you can blow out cocoa butta sistah hair, then you can do ANYTHING!