The Comeback of Big and Bouncy Blowouts: Why Flat Hair is Canceled

The Comeback of Big and Bouncy Blowouts: Why Flat Hair is Canceled

We're going to say it: flat hair had its moment and that moment is over. Big, bouncy, voluminous blowouts are back in a major way, and we are HERE for it at The Warehouse Salon in Fairfield, NJ. Our blowout appointments have doubled in the last year, and the request is always the same: "Give me volume."

Let's talk about why the bouncy blowout is back and how to get one that actually lasts.

Why Big Hair Is Having a Moment

Trends are cyclical. We went through years of flat-ironed-within-an-inch-of-its-life hair, and people are over it. The sleek look was pretty, sure, but it was also kind of boring. And it required constant heat styling that damaged a lot of hair along the way.

Big blowouts are the opposite of boring. They're fun, they're confident, and they move. There's something about walking around with volume that just hits different. Our North Jersey clients say they feel more like themselves with a bouncy blowout than with any other style.

The Salon Blowout vs. the At-Home Blowout

Let's be honest: there IS a difference. But it's not because we have magic powers (okay, maybe a little). The difference comes from technique, products, and tools.

The Salon Technique

When we do a bouncy blowout at The Warehouse Salon, we use a specific round brush technique. We lift at the root, wrap each section around the brush, and apply heat with tension. The key is drying each section completely while it's wrapped around the brush, then letting it cool before releasing. That's what sets the volume.

The Products That Make It Work

Volume starts in the shower and builds through every product you apply. Here's our exact blowout product lineup:

1. Prep: The Milk Shake Lifestyling Blow-Dry Primer on damp hair for heat protection and smoothing
2. Root volume: The KMS Add Volume Styling Foam applied at the roots before drying. This is the secret weapon for lift that lasts.
3. Mid-length body: The Oligo Blacklight Volumizing Styling Balm through the mid-lengths adds body without weight
4. Finish: The Oligo Blacklight Volumizing Shine Hairspray for hold and shine without crunch

How to Get More Volume at Home

Even if you can't replicate the full salon blowout, these tips will dramatically increase your volume:

• Flip your head upside down while rough-drying. This lifts the hair away from the scalp and creates natural root volume.
• Use velcro rollers. After your blowout, roll sections at the crown with large velcro rollers and leave them in while you do your makeup. When you take them out, the volume is incredible.
• Don't skip the root product. The KMS Add Volume Foam is a game-changer. Even if you use nothing else, use this at the roots.
• Cool shot every section. Heat shapes it. Cool air locks it in. Don't skip this step.
• Tease strategically. A little backcombing at the crown adds height without looking like the 1980s. Just a few strokes at the root, then smooth the top layer over it.

Making Your Blowout Last Multiple Days

A good blowout should last you 3 to 5 days with the right maintenance. Here's the play:

• Day 1: Enjoy your fresh blowout
• Day 2: Refresh roots with the Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo
• Day 3: More dry shampoo if needed, maybe touch up the ends with a quick curl
• Day 4+: This is where a top knot or half-up style extends the life of your blowout even further

Sleep with your hair in a loose, high bun or pineapple. This keeps the volume intact and prevents your hair from getting flat against the pillow.

Who Can Get a Bouncy Blowout?

Everyone. Seriously. Fine hair, thick hair, curly hair, straight hair. We just adjust our technique and products for each hair type. Fine hair gets more root-lifting products and tighter brush work. Thick hair gets smoothing products and larger brush sections. The end result is always the same: volume, bounce, and movement.

If you want to experience a real bouncy blowout, book one at The Warehouse Salon in Fairfield, NJ. We'll show you how good your hair can look and teach you how to maintain it between visits. Our clients from all over North Jersey keep coming back for them, and we think you'll see why.

From the team at The Warehouse Salon in Fairfield, NJ. Questions? Book a free consultation or call (973) 500-4536.