What's Your Blowout Style? Smooth and Sleek vs. Voluminous Blowout Routine

What's Your Blowout Style? Smooth and Sleek vs. Voluminous Blowout Routine

When you leave the salon after a blowout, do you sashay out with voluminous locks flowing in the wind, or do you rock a sleek, smooth look? Whatever your preference, we’re breaking down both routines to help you achieve your go-to style with ease. With the newest trend, the hair blow dryer brush or air wrap, you can create a salon-quality blowout at home, no training needed! Remember, these are just tips,  you don't need to use every product to achieve your look, its your choice to try them all out! Sometimes people struggle to achieve their desired look, and these tips are here to help you! 

For a Smooth Blowout

Shampoo and Conditioner: Start with a smoothing shampoo and conditioner. These products lay the foundation for your sleekest blowout yet, fighting frizz and humidity right from the wash. Look for formulas that add luster, retain moisture, and promote hair resilience. We recommend Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Smoothing Shampoo and Conditioner.  to helptame frizz for frizzer hair types. 

If you do not suffer frizz and still want a smooth result, your favorite shanpoo and conditioner will be just fine.

*Important* I personally do not recommend this for all hair types, especially those with thin to fine hair,. Fine hair should always use something to thicken or add volume, even when going for a smooth look. It is okay, you can still have awesome hair, just without the weigh down from the smoothing shampoo.

If your hair is super unruly and prone to frizziness despite products you've tried, you should consider a professional smoothing treatment like Lasio, Magic Sleek, Braillian Blowout, etc.

Do some basic research on a smoothing treatment, than find a stylist in your area that is specialized. At The Warehouse Salon we offer multiple smoothing treatment options! However if you are not in our area (NJ & Florida) than make sure to search for a specialized stylist in your state and town, or wherever you reside from (we are international retailers after all!) 

Heat Protection: After washing, towel dry your hair with a microfiber towel to reduce frizz. Apply a heat protectant suited to your hair type. For thicker hair, choose a lightweight heat defense serum that seals in moisture without weighing it down. For finer hair, opt for a heat-activated anti-humidity spray that smooths the cuticle and adds shine. Here are some of our favorite heat protectants:  

Lakme Straight Thermal Protector (good for thicker hair types) 

Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Bond Repair Leave In Heat Protection Spray (good for all hair types) 

Shibui Everything Spray (good for all hair types, a personal fav!) 

Styling: Apply a smoothing balm or cream to damp hair before using the hair blow dryer brush. This balm will help fight humidity and frizz, leaving your hair sleek and shiny. It should also protect your hair from heat up to 450°F/232°C and contain UV filters. Of course we are going to list our top picks! 

Keune Style Straight Cream 

IGK GOOD BEHAVIOR Protein Smoothing Blowout

Second Day Touch-Up: To maintain your sleek look, use a dry conditioner to soften and smooth your hair between washes. This weightless product will refresh your style and keep it looking fresh. Here are our favorites: 

Kenra Dry Oil Conditioning Mist 

Keune Style - Dry Conditioner 

Serum: Serum is always a grat way to seal the cuticle and tame the ends of the hair, this also adds beautiful shine and smoothness to finish off your look. Serum is especially great for fighting environmental aggressors that can affect your style during he day. Here are our best options for a finishing serum: 

For a Bouncy, Voluminous Blowout

Shampoo and Conditioner: If you crave body and volume, start with a volumizing shampoo and conditioner. These products cleanse and condition while plumping strands from root to tip. Look for ingredients that provide instant fullness, lift, and a thicker look and feel. Here are my best picks for a volume shampoo and conditioner: 

Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Multiplying Volume Shampoo & Conditioner

Sudzz Fx Whipped Creme & Honey Volumizing Shampoo (my go to!!) 

Design me PUFF ME Shampoo 

Heat Protection: As with the smooth blowout, protect your hair with a suitable heat protectant. Choose between a heat defense serum or an anti-humidity spray based on your hair type. The Shibui Everything Spray will be perfect for this look

Styling: For maximum volume, apply a volumizing blowout spray to damp hair before styling with the hair blow dryer brush. This lightweight mist adds body, volume, and shine. For even more lift, use a volumizing mousse or foam that plumps and thickens hair strands. Emulsify a small amount between your palms and distribute evenly from root to tip. Here are the our favorite products for this look: 

SudzzFx Lift (BlowOut) Volumizing Spray Gel (so lightweight, and helps give a nice lift without the feeling of grit or heaviness!, jowever, doe snot have as much hold as a foam or mousse! perfect for those who have natrual volume and need a little more!) 
Keune Style Salt Texture Mousse  (medium hold, Keune offers light hold mousse, medium hold, and a firmer hold, this one is a personal favorite!) 
Shibui Volumizing Mousse (perfect for all hair types, and doe snot leave a gritty feeling!) 

Second Day Touch-Up: If your volume needs a boost, use a volume powder at your roots for instant lift and texture. You can also use a dry shampoo powder or texture spray! This product will give you that tousled, sexy look with a bit of grit.Here are my top picks: 

Keune Style Precision Powder  (offers UV filters, good for fine to normal hair, can be applied after style or as a second day refresh!) 

Pro Tips for Both Styles

Double-Pronged Clips: While your hair dries, place double-pronged clips at your roots to add extra volume.

Blow Dryer Brush: Use the hair blow dryer brush to create both sleek and voluminous styles with ease, making it a versatile tool for all your blowout needs.

What's Your Preferred Blowout Style?

Whether you prefer smooth and sleek or big and bouncy, these routines will help you achieve your desired look with ease. Try them out and let us know which one you love the most! Leave a comment below with your favorite blowout style and any tips you swear by. Happy styling!