The Take Homes: How to Extend Your Salon Style

The Take Homes: How to Extend Your Salon Style

Curious how to recreate a salon-worthy style at home? From bouncy blow-dries to taking care of your hair like a pro — we’re diving into the best tips and tools to extend your salon style at home. 


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We’re not sure which is better — how you feel once you’ve left the salon, or how your hair looks. But, either way as soon as you leave the salon, you’re probably left searching for answers about how to recreate a salon-worthy style at home. From bouncy blow-dries to taking care of your hair like a pro — we’re diving into the best tips and tools to extend your salon style at home. 

How To Create a Salon-Worthy Style at Home

1. Ask Your Stylist The Right Questions

Your stylist is the expert, and in being one they are also a wealth of information. From the consultation to the check-out, every moment of your appointment contains expert details about how to recreate the look at home — all you need to do is ask. 

From asking about the best way to style your cut, to the frequency of appointments for upkeep to planning out the exact tools you need to buy for home — pay attention to their techniques and you can learn everything from how they hold tools to apply products.


2. Invest in Salon-Quality Tools

The right tools make all the difference. By investing in salon-quality tools like professional blow-dryers, curling irons and brushes, you’ll effortlessly upgrade your ability to create the look at home.

A few key takeaways: 

 

3. Protect With Prep 

Heat protectants are non-negotiable — this is an essential tip that Sam Villa lives by. So before you even pick up a hot tool, prep your hair with protection. A great heat protectant spray like Redken One United or Thermal Spray will save your strands from damage and keep your style smooth and shiny.


4. Watch Tutorials & Practice

If your time in the salon was too short lived, lean into learning at home. From the perfect blow-dry to curling like a pro — follow along on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram for pro-approved styling tutorials.

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5. Master A Signature Style at Home

If you want to look like you just left the salon, start with a few tried-and-true techniques:

  • For even drying: Section your hair with sectioning clips and work in one section before moving to the next. There are some great blow dry tips here!
  • Learn how to roll: Rolling your round brush and moving the blow dryer at the same time helps create tension which can lead to more volume and smoother styling.
  • Finish with a cool shot: Making sure your hair is completely dry and cooling the hair down with a cool shot is the best way to lock in your style.
  • Learn the differences in the way you wrap: Changing the direction, sectioning and the way you wrap hair around a curling rod can immediately change the outcome. See exactly what we mean here in How To Curl Your Hair – Six Different Ways to Do It.
  • Build in lift: Use a texturizing iron or tease lightly at the crown to create built-in volume.

With minimal effort and the right approach, you can absolutely extend your salon style for days. And remember from time to tools — investing is the only way to elevate your at-home style to a salon-worthy finish.