How to blow out natural hair like a pro

First things first, start off by washing your hair with a nourishing shampoo and conditioner like the TRESemmé Botanique Nourish & Replenish Shampoo and Conditioner and use a T-shirt to soak up any excess water.

Use sectioning clips to divide your hair into 4, before twisting each section into simple 2-strand twists (also known as rope braids). This “pre-stretching” technique will help make blowing out your natural hair faster.

Once your twists are done, leave them in for a while to allow your hair to partially air dry.

Curly hair types are naturally more susceptible to both dryness and breakage, so heat protection is definitely a must.

Unravelling one of your twists at a time, apply a generous amount of heat protectant.

Editor’s tip: Cream heat protect formulas like the TRESemmé Biotin+ Repair 7 Primer Cream are good for thick, curly hair as they’re more nourishing than lighter sprays. 

With your pik attachment attached (the one that looks like a comb), use your hairdryer to comb through the first section of hair until dry.

Start at the ends of your hair, working your way up towards the roots – this will keep breakage to a minimum.

Once you’ve finished drying a section of hair, twist it back into a loose rope twist. This will ensure that it maintains its length, as well as getting it out of your way while you focus on the rest of your hair.

Repeat the drying and twisting steps for the remaining section of your hair, until all of your hair is dry.

The last step in your natural hair blow out is to take out your twists and admire your fresh blow out! 

One of the most appealing things about being able to do a DIY blow out on natural hair is that it can easily last you until your next wash. Just make sure to take care of it by sleeping with your hair in a silk scarf and running through the lengths with straighteners if they start to go frizzy.