It’s official — the ’90s are cool again! Not only are many popular fashion styles being reinvented into trends today, but popular hairstyles from the ’90s are also making a huge comeback. And we couldn’t be more excited.
There were many different hairstyles throughout the ’90s, but one of our favorites has to be the blowout look. Who doesn’t love voluminous, long locks that sway and bounce as you walk?
You may notice that your clients bring in inspiration pictures that reflect this kind of blowout more often. So, if you’re wondering how to achieve the ’90s blowout flawlessly, you’re going to want to continue reading this article. Not only will we show you how to master the technique, but we will also show which tools and products you will need, too!
The ’90s blowout was an iconic hairstyle that all of the “it girls” sported. From Cindy Crawford to Alicia Silverstone, this voluminous hairstyle ruled the decade. But how does it differentiate from the blowouts we see today or in previous times? Here are some of the key characteristics of a ’90s blowout:
Volume and thickness
Gloss and shine
Large and loose curls toward the bottom of the hair and throughout the top short layers
Hair Supplies and Tools Needed to Achieve a ’90s Blowout
Before we get to the tried and true expert styling tips, let’s talk about shopping for hair styling products and supplies that you will need to achieve the bombshell blowout.
Volumizing product for the roots
A round brush
Large rollers
Hair dryer
Clips
High shine top coat
Hairspray
Expert Styling Tips on How to Achieve a ’90s Blowout
1.Make Sure Hair Is Freshly Washed
As an artist, it’s always best to start with a blank canvas. Before you start a blowout, you should wash your client’s hair with professional shampoo and conditioner or have them come to the salon with freshly washed hair — depending on your schedule and resources.
2.Use Volumizing Products During Wash
When you are shampooing and conditioning your client’s hair, you should be using volumizing products to prep the hair and get it ready for the blowout. Stylists can use volumizing shampoo, conditioners and serums to get the hair in perfect shape.
3.Set Up Your Blowout Supplies First
Blowouts are a work of art and precise timing. So before you get started on your client’s hair, make sure all of the supplies you will need are set up at your styling station.
4.Use a Hair Dryer and Hot Tools You Trust
The hot tools make the magic happen when it comes to a blowout so using a hair dryer and hot tools that you feel comfortable with and know how to use to manipulate hair is ideal.
5.Make Sure You Have the Perfect Round Brush on Hand
The kind of brushes you use will determine how your client’s blowout looks in the end. If your client has long hair and wants the maximum volume, hair experts recommend large round brushes up to three inches in diameter.
The ’90s were all about having voluminous hair. So, if your client wants undeniable volume, use rollers on the top layers of the hair to give the hair a slight curl that builds volume as it falls. Once you blow-dry the top portions of the hair, instantly wrap medium-sized sections around the roller and let them sit until you have completed the rest of the hair. When you’re finished with the rest of the client’s hair, let these sections down to reveal volume and dimension.
7.Finish the Blowout Off with the Right Products
Beyond hairspray, you will need to seal your client’s blowout and make it last. As you are styling your client’s hair, you will learn its texture and how it responds to products and heat. Understanding the hair’s texture and how it responds to certain products is key in ensuring you lock in your client’s new blowout. Once you have styled the hair, finish it by using SexyHair products.
Usually, when a client gets a blowout, they want to make it last for a few days or even a week — depending on the hair type and texture. To help your client get the most out of their blowout, provide aftercare and upkeep directions that will keep their hair looking fresh and fabulous for days.
Whether you plan on adding blowout options to your list of services as a hair care professional or you’re just looking for ways to improve your own blowout methods, these tips will help you achieve the perfect ’90s blowout every time.
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