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GET THE LOOK
NATURAL HAIR BLOW OUT & BRAID

For updo kind of days, style this low-key braided look for a cute but casual feel.

Braids are an easy technique you can modify to suit your personal style. Adding a twist at the nape of the neck is an easy detail that turns your simple braids into a chic statement. To prep your hair for braiding, apply ghd straight & smooth spray to damp hair, then use the ghd helios and comb nozzle to blow out your hair and create enviable lift. A blow out is the perfect foundation for further styling and will allow you to weave smooth, shiny braids.

Rock a cute, easy updo hairstyle with a natural blow out and braided style.

STEP BY STEPS

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PREP DAMP HAIR

On damp hair evenly apply ghd straight & smooth spray.
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DIVIDE HAIR INTO TWO SECTIONS

Divide hair into two parts using ghd detangling comb, clip down one side.
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DETANGLE YOUR HAIR USING THE GHD DETANGLING COMB

Starting at the end working up to the root, use the ghd detangling comb to detangle your hair.
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SUBDIVIDE INTO 4 SECTIONS

Subdivide your hair into four sections and secure with a clip.
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DRY HAIR USING THE GHD HELIOS AND COMB NOZZLE

Starting at the front, gently comb the hair with ghd helios hair dryer and comb nozzle.
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CONTINUE THIS TECHNIQUE THROUGHOUT THE HAIR

Work through all the hair until it is blown out.
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TAKE A SECTION AT THE FRONT HAIRLINE AND SEPARATE INTO 3

At the front hairline, take a section and separate into 3.
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CROSS A SIDE SECTION OVER THE CENTRE INTO THE MIDDLE

Take one side and cross it over the centre into the middle.
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CONTINUE THE BRAIDING TECHNIQUE, ADDING HAIR AS YOU GO

Continue braiding on the head, adding hair as you go.
Natural_Hair_Blow_Out_Braid_Step_10@3x.jpgSTEP 10

CONTINUE UNTIL THE ENDS AND SECURE

Continue braiding until you reach the ends, then secure with an elastic.
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REPEAT ON OPPOSITE SIDE

Repeat braid technique on the opposite side.
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FINISH WITH GHD FINAL SHINE SPRAY

Spritz your hair with ghd final shine spray to finish.
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TWIST AND SECURE

At the back, twist both braids together and secure with a hair grip.
 
GET THE PERFECT NATURAL BLOW OUT WITH GHD

Achieving a flawless natural blow out is simple with the right tools and technique. The ghd helios hair dryer paired with the professional comb nozzle allows you to lift, stretch, and shape your hair for maximum volume and length. This classic, full-bodied style serves as the perfect foundation for further styling, whether you're going for sleek straight locks or soft, tumbling waves. Finish off with ghd straight & smooth spray and final shine spray to enhance the body and texture of your blow out. Make the natural blow out your go-to style for any occasion!