What exactly is a Blowout?

There are few things that are better than spending the day getting pampered at the salon, and when you leave, you have the added bonus of knowing that you look your best. Freshly styled hair always makes you look and feel beautiful, and you may even go to great lengths to keep that style as long as possible to keep your confidence elevated. What if there was a way to get that feeling whenever you want it? In today’s post, we will discuss blowouts and how they are the secret to every amazing salon experience.

At dsparada Color Salon, our experts know a thing or two about styling hair. We offer a variety of salon services that will help you achieve the looks you’ve always wanted. Whether you’re interested in keratin treatments, haircuts, or a fabulous color treatment, we can help! Ready to get luxurious locks that you will love? Contact dsparada Color Salon in Raleigh to schedule an appointment!

What Is a Blowout?

When you’ve visited the salon, you may have heard your stylist use the term blowout once or twice. You may have thought that the term was synonymous with blow drying your hair, but a blowout is so much more than that! A blowout is a service that is typically performed in between your regular haircut and color. Typically, a blowout service consists of the stylist washing your hair and then using their professional skills to dry and style your locks into a beautiful and volumized look!

At dsparada Color Salon, we offer three different blowout services, each giving you a unique and gorgeous look. Walk out with a sleek blowout that leaves your hair sleek and smooth, choose a volumizing blowout for extra bounce, or enjoy a carefree look with beachy waves! Make an
appointment now at dsparada Color Salon!

What You Need to Know Before Getting a Blowout

Getting a blowout is a fun way to mix up your style in between cuts and colors, or even enhance your look for a special event! That being said, most people go to the salon for a blowout without knowing exactly how to make the most of this volumizing ‘do.

Communicate With Your Stylist

If you go to a certain salon every time you get your hair done, then you most likely have a favorite stylist who sees you regularly and knows how you like your hair. However, if you’re in a different city or you’re just getting a blowout for a special event, then you may not see the stylist that you normally go to. If that’s the case, then it’s important that you communicate with whoever is doing your hair. For example, if you like to have your hair parted in a certain way, or you know that using a lot of products makes your scalp oily, then it’s important to let your stylist know before they wash and style your hair. Communicating any concerns will allow them to better tailor the service to your needs, resulting in a better overall experience.

Consider Your Options

As we mentioned earlier, a blowout is simply a service in which the stylist will wash and professionally style your hair. In most cases, blowouts result in smooth, straight hair with a bit of curl at the end, but if that’s not your style, then it shouldn’t sway you from getting a blowout. Blowouts come in all different varieties, and you can choose how you want to style your hair. Before your stylist gets started, ask if there are different styling options. Most salons allow you to choose if you want a straight or curly blowout and talking with your stylist may even open your eyes to other options that you didn’t even consider!

Extend the Life of Your Blowout

One of the best parts about getting a blowout is that this gorgeous style can last up to a week depending on the texture of your hair. Those with naturally oily scalps may be at a slight disadvantage, but it’s possible! If you notice that your roots are getting a bit greasy, try to tame them with your favorite dry shampoo. On the other hand, if you get out of bed in the morning and notice that your hair has lost its volume, simply flip your hair upside down and spray it with volumizing spray to give it new life!

Schedule Your Blowout at dsparada Color Salon!

Are you interested in seeing what a blow dryer in the hands of professional can do for your hair? At dsparada Color Salon, we offer a variety of salon services, including blowouts, that are designed to help you feel confident and beautiful in your own skin. We offer sleek, volume, and beachy blowouts, and our stylists will work with you to create a look that you love. Learn more about the salon services we offer, and contact dsparada Color Salon in Raleigh to schedule an appointment!

Getting amazing salon hair doesn’t have to involve a cut and a color. At dsparada Color Salon, we offer salon-quality blowouts that will make your hair look amazing. View our salon services and call now!

Balayage? Ombre? Sombre? Everything you need to know!

When it comes to highlighting and hair techniques, it can be really hard to tell the difference considering they're so similar. Don't fret! We've got you covered. I'm gonna tell you how to differentiate so when you want something new for the summer, you'll be able to let us know exactly what you want!

Balayage is one of the most popular hair trends to ever happen! It actually derives from the French word meaning to sweep, as in to sweep in the hair lightener to create natural sun-kissed highlights. It's a hand painting technique that creates a soft graduation of lightness towards the ends. It's not just for blondes! It's great for every shades of color and adds a lot of dimension to the hair! This technique also helps prevent regrowth lines, and it allows the color to grow out a lot more naturally. The finished product is going to have you looking like you just spent a whole summer at the beach! Balayage typically also starts away from the roots towards the mid-shaft and all the way through to the ends. 

Ombré and Sombré on the other hand are completely different! They are considered a "style" rather than a "technique". Ombré comes from the French word meaning "shadow". Ombré is considered a more drastic and edgier version of balayage. Generally this works better on brunettes, or darker hair so it's less subtle! It's color that is shaded and graduated in tone throughout the hair. 

Sombré on the other hand, is a lot softer than an Ombré. This style you'll probably see a lot more in blondes. The key to achieving a Sombré is to use more colors. Take the darker color found at the roots and subtly weave it through the hair to create a less abrupt contrast in the hair! It also allows a nice sunkissed look, with only 1-2 levels lighter than the base color. The point of it is, to be a seamless transition from the roots to the ends. 

When you're ready, feel free to stop by/call the salon and get your new look for summer!

DsParada Color Salon

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