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How to Blow Dry Your Hair Like a Pro

Follow these expert tips for the best at-home blow out ever

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Brushes

The shape of brush you choose will play a major part in the end result. Again, you don't have to spend a million bucks to look like, totally great -- just know what will work for your needs.

"If you're going for volume and curl," says Ring, "it is best to use a round brush with a barrel anywhere from 1 3/4 to 2 1/2 inches depending on the size of the curl you're after." Try the Marilyn Tuxedo Pro, $23.

If a straight, sleek look is what you're after, it's all about the paddle brush. "They're fantastic brushes, but you don’t need to drop $200 on a Mason Pearson," says Mari. "A $12 Paul Mitchell Paddle Brush will work just fine."

Oval brushes work wonders for creating straight styles with a hint of bend. Mari prefers a vented one so the hot air passes through the brush and speeds up drying time. Try the Oliva Garden Ceramic + Ion Turbo Vented Oval Hairbrush, $23.

Next: The blow-dry method

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by findingalyssa Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 03:34PM Report as inappropriate

This is awesome advice! Looks like I need a better hair dryer...

by SummerOrchid Friday, January 13, 2012 at 11:44PM Report as inappropriate

thank you

by Benahir Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 10:18AM Report as inappropriate

Blow drying is easy peasy, thanks to this article!

by grass Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 10:27PM Report as inappropriate

I still don't know how a paddle brush helps to get sleek straight hair XP I'll still buy to brush my hair after I apply products to it. I heard using a comb too much can cause split ends :O

by Daggeris Friday, December 9, 2011 at 07:45PM Report as inappropriate