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FRESH out of the stylist's chair with your gleaming new Dominican 'do, your silky, swaying hair moves whenever you do, swinging as you walk, rising, falling gently with the breeze. When your hair looks this great, you want to keep it looking this way as long as possible.
The Protective Reconditioned Dominican Blowout lasts from 1-2 weeks, provided you treat it right. Here's a checklist of what to do to maximise the smoothness and the lifetime of your style: 1 No need to retouch Unlike conventional blowdrys and ironing, there is no need to retouch the hair with heat during the week to keep your style looking fresh. The Protective Reconditioned Dominican Blowout relies on a combination of extra-nourishing, silky-smoothing superconditioners and deft Dominican technique to get the hair much straighter and to seal in that straightness so it lasts longer. Remember: the foundation of a great blowout is healthy hair, which means limiting the amount of heat your hair is exposed to. Resist above all the temptation to fire up the straighteners after 3 days; by this point, the hair is no longer clean enough to sustain heat without significant damage. 2 Keep away from moisture While it's essential to moisturise your natural curls frequently, and vital to apply a deep moisturizing treatment before heat straightening your hair, once your hair is straight it's crucial to steer clear of hydration. While using an umbrella in the rain (and not staying outside long in wet weather even if you do) is pretty straightforward, the right bath time technique can be tricky. Using just a plastic shower cap could bestow an unwelcome steam treatment that can have your curls return much sooner than planned. Instead, wrap your hair with a thick towel, turban-style, to allow the thick cotton fibres to absorb the steam so your strands don't have to. Be sure to tie on a satin scarf underneath to prevent friction from the towel fibres. 3 Be choosy about the products you apply Just as steam will cause your hair to return to its naturally curly form, several hair products can also cause reversion. To preserve your Blowout results, avoid all products that list water or “aqua” in the ingredients, even if the product doesn't feel “wet”. Also steer clear of products with humectants, ingredients that draw moisture into the hair like glycerine or propylene glycol. One of the key features of your Protective Reconditioning Dominican Blowout is the way it infuses your hair with incredible movement. Using products with heavy ingredients, or even using too much of a lighter product, can weigh that movement down to a halt. To bypass the stiff, greasy look, avoid adding oils, pomades or products with ingredients like petrolatum or mineral oil to the length of your hair. Solid stylers are great for keeping your edges sleek, but they work best if not applied throughout straightened hair. Instead, to keep your hair shiny and seal in straightness without sacrificing flow, use a serum like atrActiva Shine Drops and confine waxes and pomades to the hairline. 4 Care for your hair at night Wrap your hair at night to preserve the straightness and to allow it to fall beautifully. See our blog on how to create a fail-safe wrap with beautiful results. 5. Take breaks between straightening Wearing your natural curls loose, or opting for a simple updo or a sleek ponytail in between Blowouts not only adds variety to your style repertoire, but also adds that extra oomph to your blowouts. Since straightened curly hair must avoid moisture in order to stay straight, alternating between natural and heat styling allows your hair to soak in the moisture it needs between straightening sessions. This allows it to retain the elasticity that's essential to the great movement that Dominican Blowouts are renowned for. Take advantage of your natural hair's love of moisture by pampering it with deep hydrating treatments that luxuriate your hair, make styling a breeze, and give your mane the glossiest, bounciest blowout results.
20 Comments
Vanesaa
31/12/2012 12:31:12 pm
How can my hair grow with dominican cares?
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DHA's DIY
1/1/2013 09:19:03 pm
Hi Vanesaa,
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Julia
29/4/2013 05:56:15 am
I am worried about the excessive heat.. (even the level of heat in just one appointment) I think I would get it done once every month or 3 weeks. I plan on wearing it with extensions (clip-ins). I am also worried of the fact that a heat protectant is not used during a blow-out... so this: La Aplanadora will replace the heat protectant?? or is it alright to just bring in my own ?
Sharon
24/9/2014 10:58:22 am
I just got my blow out tonight and it was beautiful. But it was raining and got damp even though I had an umbrella. When I got in the house it was frizzy. How can I fix it?
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Hi Sharon,
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keena
26/10/2014 02:08:44 am
Hi. What kind of light moisturizer can I use to avoid breakage but also keep the bounce in my hair.
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DHA's DIY
5/11/2014 06:34:09 am
Hi keena
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Edna
7/2/2015 09:06:56 pm
I would out everyday how can I keep my blowout looking good
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DHA's DIY
4/3/2015 10:56:09 pm
Hi Edna,
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Tiana
24/11/2015 08:03:38 am
what hairstyles can I do with a Dominican blowout
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24/11/2015 09:07:36 am
Hi Tiana,
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Zuri
8/3/2016 01:27:30 pm
How often can I get a dominican blowout, without getting heat damage? I went from braids to a blowout I am relaxed I do not have natural hair only at the roots of my hair
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Hi Zuri,
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Katissa
18/8/2016 12:32:59 pm
Hi I was wondering what type of wrapping lotion could I use?
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DHA's DIY
18/8/2016 01:18:09 pm
Hi Katissa,
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lacy
6/6/2017 02:41:14 am
Products to use at home for Dominican blowout, shampoo, conditioner, hair serum etc
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DHA's DIY
6/6/2017 06:35:00 am
Hi Lacy,
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Amanda
18/8/2018 02:18:14 pm
Iam an Asian indian who has curly hair. Do o qualify for a Dominican blowout.. can I ask the stylist to reduce the heat
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DHA's DIY
18/8/2018 05:54:14 pm
Hi Amanda,
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