Getting your hair to look as great as it does when
leaving the salon can be difficult,
especially when you have fine or pin-straight hair
and you’re hoping for a long-lasting hairstyle.
Leonor Greyl Institute’s Parisian stylist Stéphan
reveals his top tips for a perfect blow-dry at home.

Using the right shampoo

The choice of the shampoo is important: Shampooing au Miel boosts and strengthens
the hair, adding bounce to short or fine hair and helping up-dos look better for longer.
If you have long, thick hair and want to wear them down, go for a hydrating formula
like Shampooing Crème Moelle de Bambou to add softness and shine in a flash.

Pro tip: wash your hair the night before your event to ensure gorgeous texture
and perfect up-do hold.
Hair that is too clean tends to be slippery.

Step-by-step guide to the perfect blow-dry

Need more volume?
*  Before blow-drying: start by applying a small amount of Mousse au Lotus Volumatrice
or spray on the lighter, heat-protective Condition Naturelle, applying to hair evenly
before drying with your head down.
Gently massage your scalp to lift your roots and create volume.

*  Create movement: section your hair into four and start by straightening strands
using a round brush on slightly damp hair.
Create movement by rolling each strand around a roller or pin on the top of your head.
Spray the warm sections of hair with Voluforme. Allow each pinned strand to cool.
Remove the rollers or pins when each strand is completely cool. Style with your fingers.

 
*  Apply a sheer veil of hairspray: all you need is a fine mist of Laque Souple applied
20 cm (4 in) away to avoid the cardboard effect.

Want smooth, silky locks?
* Before blow-drying: spray Lait Luminescence Bi-Phase over the hair before drying
with your head down.
Distribute the product evenly with a boar bristle brush.

*  Straighten: apply a pea-sized amount of Eclat Naturel before styling each strand
with a diffuser and a large round brush, or with your straighteners.
Once your hair is looking good, apply a drop of Eclat Naturel, smoothing down
your length with a boar bristle brush.

*  Apply a sheer veil of hairspray: all you need is a fine mist of Laque Souple applied
20 cm (4 in) away to avoid the cardboard effect.

Three golden rules for flawless hair:

* Go for an up-do (bun, braid, pony). Play around with accessories: headbands, clips, pins.
This is the hassle-free solution. It lets you hit the dancefloor all night long while
your hairstyle stays up.
*  Never blow dry soaking wet hair: it’s better to pre-dry it beforehand.

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