Smooth Blow Dry Techniques Every Bay Harbor Client Should Know

How many times have you said, “Why doesn’t my hair ever look like it does when I leave the salon?” I hear this almost every week. I’m Emily Safran-Wands, lead stylist at LAHH Salon, and I’ve seen the struggle firsthand. The truth is, there’s a big difference between a quick at-home blow dry and the kind of polished finish you get in a stylist’s chair. Let me walk you through the steps I use, plus a few tricks you can actually try at home.

Step One: The Right Prep

If you start blow drying without setting up your hair first, you’re already behind. The prep matters more than most people realize. Living in Bay Harbor, where the humidity hits hard, this step is what helps your style last when you’re running errands downtown or walking past the Bay Harbor Islands Branch Library in the afternoon breeze.

Step Two: Sectioning Is Key

I know it looks funny when I divide a client’s hair into four or more sections, but that’s where the control comes from. Smaller sections let the air from the dryer reach every strand. If you’re at home, even two sections, top and bottom, will make a huge difference. It takes a little patience, but the payoff is worth it.

Stylist trick: always aim the nozzle downward along the hair shaft. That simple move keeps your cuticle smooth instead of rough and frizzy.

Step Three: Getting Comfortable With a Round Brush

This is the part most people avoid, and I get it. A round brush can feel like a workout. But it is the difference between puffy hair and glossy hair. A medium brush is usually the easiest place to start. The key is keeping tension on the hair, following the brush with your dryer, and finishing each section with a cool shot. That’s what sets the style and gives you that shine.

Home Blow Dry vs. Salon Blow Dry

You can absolutely get a nice result at home with patience. But will it last through Florida humidity, especially if you’re heading out to Kane Concourse for dinner? That’s where it gets tricky. For important events, job interviews, or just when you want to feel polished without the sore arms, a Styling & Blow Dry service at LAHH Salon is the smarter choice. We use professional techniques that create smoother results and help your style last longer.

One of my clients told me recently she always gives up halfway when trying to blow dry her own hair. After her appointment, she messaged me saying, “Emily, it actually lasted through dinner outside and even the Miami breeze didn’t ruin it.” That’s the difference a professional blow dry makes.

Common Mistakes I See All the Time

• No prep at all which makes hair frizz as soon as you step outside.
• Wrong brush size which leaves hair either too flat or too frizzy.
• Starting with soaking wet hair which wastes time and energy. Always rough dry until it’s about 70 percent dry first.
• Leaving heat in one spot which damages hair without smoothing it.

Final Thoughts

Blow drying isn’t just about the dryer. It’s patience, the right prep, and technique. At LAHH Salon, I love showing clients tips they can actually use at home, while still being here to give that polished, professional finish when it really counts. If you’re tired of battling humidity or just want to feel like your best self before heading downtown, we’ve got you covered right here in Bay Harbor Islands.

Let’s Get You Styled

Visit us at LAHH Salon, 1090 Kane Concourse Unit B, Bay Harbor Islands, FL 33154. Call (305) 877-7706 or book your appointment online. Whether you’re looking for a flawless blow dry, fresh hair color, or professional makeup, our team, myself, Guy, Cindy, and Priscilla, are ready to take care of you.