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Ask the Experts: Blowout Maintenance

If you're serious about your weekly blowouts, you're also serious about extending the life of your straight style as long as you can. Here, Edris Nicholls of New York City's Edris Salon gives us tips on how to keep your blowout looking fresh and shiny for days on end. In the meantime, check out these impossibly glossy celeb blowouts for inspiration!
By · December 9, 2009October 29, 2020
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The Best Part

“One of the benefits of black hair is not having to wash it every day,” says Nicholls, “but it’s still vital to maintain a consistent haircare regimen.”

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The Shining

Kimora Lee Simmons deep center part adds a dose of drama to her pristine blowout.

03
Mane Event

Glossify your blowout by brushing or combing your hair every night. This “distributes the oils in your hair from roots to ends, adding a natural shine,” says Nicholls.

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Health Nut

Jennifer Hudson’s simple, stick-straight blowout looks totally healthy.

05
Healthy Hair, Healthy Scalp

“Before you shampoo, massage dry shampoo into your scalp,” says Nicholls. “This helps prevent the oiliness and dandruff that can ruin a blowout.”

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All Bounce

To maintain a bouncy blowout, apply Shu Uemura Essence Absolue ($65, shuuemuraartofhair-usa.com) through your hair before wrapping it at night," says Nicholls."

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Va-Va-Volume

Vanessa Simmons’ bouncy blowout falls perfectly into voluminous layers.

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Iron it Out

After flat-ironing, apply a dollop of Davines Defining Invisible Hair Spray ($23, amazon.com), says Nicholls. “It gives control and a lovely scent—which is great if you workout, too.”

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Fresh Direct

“The right tools can keep your look fresh,” says Nicholls. “Using a great flatiron can prolong the sleekness of your style for at least five days.”

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Model Behavior

Tucked behind an ear, supermodel Arlenis Sosa’s extra-long, flat-ironed tresses are beyond sexy.

11
Swing Shift

Gabrielle Union’s swingy blowout is the epitome of straight hair chic. “Avoid greasy products,” says Edris. “They’ll clog pores and add buildup to your scalp,” weighing hair down.

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Body Beautiful

Naomi Campbell’s hairstyle is pin-straight but also has great body. “If you don’t shampoo more than once a week, avoid heavy creams,” advises Nicholls. “They can weigh hair down.”

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Red Hot

Blunt edges give Rihanna’s impossibly long, stick-straight extensions a sharp, swingy look.

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Bang Bang

“Always sleep on silk pillowcases,” says Nicholls. “Cotton or polyester fabrics can cause your blowout to deflate in a couple of days.”

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B is for Blowout

Beyonce’s soft, all-one-length style has a dazzling finish. “Rosewater and witch hazel are great natural products that can freshen your scalp and prevent odors,” says Nicholls.

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Long Story

With her full bangs and flawlessly blown-out extensions, Serena Williams looks like she just left the salon.

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Very Kerry

Kerry Washington’s face-framing layers and bangs add sexy dimension to her blowout.

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Shine On

“A sure sign of a healthy scalp is shiny hair,” says Nicholls. She adds that, while it may be difficult to shampoo more than once a week, it’s the best thing for your scalp and hair.

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