HOW TO BLOW DRY HAIR LIKE A PRO

Become a pro and find out how to blow dry hair to get fresh-from-the-salon fabulous locks and a range of different styles.

Achieve that perfect finish and master the art of blow-dried hair. Learn how to nail a smooth finish, style your hair and complete your look - all with the help of the range of ghd hairdryers. 

Unleash your inner stylist and create salon-worthy smooth locks with this insider’s guide.

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FRINGE

Say goodbye to stray hairs and flyaways in your fringe. Master how to style as you dry to achieve a flawless, smooth result with the ghd air® hairdryer.

step 1: On damp hair, use the ghd tail comb to brush out your fringe.

step 2: For a naturally smooth, silky finish place the ghd natural bristle radial brush size 1 under your fringe, twisting slightly to pull every hair in and style as you dry.

step 3: Hold your ghd air® hairdryer over your head, targeting the heat at the barrel of the brush as you pull downwards.

step 4: Repeat until the full fringe is dry.

Tip: Finish your style with the ghd final shine spray, to create a gleaming end style.

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STRAIGHT HAIR

Create natural lift and flowing locks by blow-drying your hair straight. Totally achievable, give your look a smooth and kink-free finish.

step 1: On clean damp hair, prep your locks with ghd straight and smooth spray.

step 2: Blow-dry hair with the ghd air® hairdryer until it’s about 80% dry.

step 3: Begin styling with the ghd natural bristle radial brush. Taking a 1-2 inch section of hair, place the brush near your roots and direct the heat from the dryer downwards, at the barrel of the brush. Tip: the ghd natural bristle radial brush is available in a number of sizes to suit different hair lengths.

step 4: Move your brush and your hairdryer down from root to tip to create a silky finish. Repeat on all sections until hair is dry and straight.

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BOUNCY CURLS

Introduce bouncy curls into your hair and create enviable volume and shape – all with your hairdryer. Defined, lustrous curls can be styled quickly and easily as you dry, with the ghd air® hairdryer.

step 1: Prep damp hair with ghd straight and tame cream.

step 2: Blow-dry your hair with the ghd air® hairdryer until it’s almost dry.

step 3: Take the ghd ceramic vented radial brush and, starting from the ends, roll a 1-2 inch section up to your roots.

step 4: Once your roll is in place use the ghd air® hairdryer to blow dry hair in this position. Tip: For tighter curls use a smaller ghd ceramic vented radial brush.

step 5: Once dry, use the cool shot feature on your air® hairdryer to reduce the heat of your hair before removing the brush. Let your hair fall naturally into twists.

step 6: Repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 throughout for a head full of curls.

step 7: Apply ghd final fix hairspray for curves that stay in, before using your fingers to gently shape your twists into bouncing curls.

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WAVY HAIR

Achieve deep tousled waves with the help of the ghd air® hairdryer. Create simple effortlessness with this look and style it with ease, whatever the occasion.

step 1: Work ghd total volume foam through your mid-lengths and ends for a voluminous final look.

step 2: Blow-dry hair with the ghd air® hairdryer until it is around 80% dry.

step 3: Select a ghd ceramic vented radial brush to begin your styling. For more relaxed waves, opt for a larger barrel.

step 4: With a 1-2 inch section, place your brush at the ends of your hair and roll the brush up towards your mid-length.

step 5: Hold your brush in place and completely dry the section of hair with the ghd air® hairdryer for a smooth finish.

step 6: Once your hair is dry, finish styling with the cool shot function and let it fall naturally.

step 7: Repeat throughout until all hair has soft, luxurious waves.

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BEDHEAD HAIR

Easy-going tousled waves will quickly become a staple of your drying routine. Create a laid-back look in a few simple steps, without spending hours on styling.

step 1: For added fullness, prep damp hair with ghd total volume foam.

step 2: Attach the ghd air® diffuser to your ghd air® hairdryer to help create natural, tousled waves.

step 3: Starting from the ends, place a 2-3 inch section of hair into the ghd air® diffuser and push it up towards your roots.

step 4: Blow-dry hair in this position, encouraging natural curves and waves to form.

step 5: Repeat steps 3 and 4 throughout for a full head of tousled locks.

step 6: Complete your look with ghd final fix hairspray for a style that stays locked in

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SLEEK CURLS

Romantic luxe curls make for a show-stopping style. Use the ghd air® hair dryer to create stunning glamour and sleek movement in your hair.

step 1: Comb ghd root lift spray through the mid-lengths and ends of damp hair to help define your finished curls.

step 2: For a luxe, sleek look use the ghd air® hairdryer to blow-dry your hair straight, making sure you keep your dryer facing downwards to avoid creating flyaways.

step 3: Once dry, take a 1-2 inch section of hair and roll the ghd natural bristle radial brush from the ends to the mid-lengths.

step 4: Once the roll is in place, blow-dry hair and aim the heat from the dryer at the barrel of the brush until all the hair has been heated in this position.

step 5: Use the cool shot feature on the ghd air® hairdryer to cool your hair before releasing the wave from your brush. Twist your brush as the wave drops to create luxurious, curling ends.

step 6: Repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 throughout your hair.

step 7: Finish with a mist of ghd final fix hairspray to keep your curls in place.