So you’ve been drying your hair for as long as you can remember, and have the basic technique down, however you can never get your locks to look as fabulous as they do when you step out of the salon – frustrating, we know. Well, we are here to change that for you. Simply follow the below steps for the best DIY blow-dry of your life (promise they’re super simple). And just think about all that money you’ll be saving on salon visits. Time to buy that swimsuit you’ve had on your wish list for weeks! Any excuse for shopping.

1 Treat hair to a nourishing mask

Here in the desert our hair is subjected to extreme temperatures, both hot and cold. In the summer it’s hot, hot, hot outside, and weekends at the beach can wreak havoc with our tresses – really drying it out. Come Sunday morning and we’re back at school or work, blasted with cold air conditioning – sucking the moisture from the air, and our hair! For salon-worthy shine commit to a weekly at-home hair mask – guaranteed to aid in your quest for a professional blow-dry.

Try: TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Deep Smoothing Mask, Dhs27, Carrefour

2 Ease up on the towel-drying

Hair is in its most vulnerable state when wet, so rubbing with a regular bath towel can really damage your precious locks, breaking and splitting your strands which is bad, bad news and can result in frizzy, broken ends. Instead, use paper towel, or a microfiber towel to squeeze out excess water.

Try: Turbie Twist Hair Drying Soft Turban bath Cap Hat (2-pack), Dhs136, Desert Cart

3 Invest in a good-quality hairdryer

Arm yourself with professional tools to achieve a professional finish (hello glossy hair!). If you purchase a good hairdryer, you will never look back. Choose one that’s fast-drying, lightweight and super easy to use. Do your research and look for expert-approved models that boast innovative technology – such as a design that prevents it from getting too hot. Bye-bye heat damage.

Try: Dyson Supersonic Hairdryer, Dhs1,574, Sephora

4 Use the correct styling products

When it comes to products, ensure you’re using the right formula for the blow-dry style you want to achieve. For a big and bouncy finish, apply a volumising mousse or spray. If a frizz-free finish is your top priority, reach for an oil or serum. Going for a curly-do? Then use a product that’s specially formulated to hold curls.

For a voluminous blow-dry, try: Christophe Robin Instant Volumising Mist with Rosewater, Dhs113 Sephora

For a curly blow-dry, try: Oribe Matte Waves Texture Lotion, Dhs195 Nisnass


For a frizz-free blow-dry, try: Matrix Amazonian Murumuru Oil, Dhs72, Namshi

Have a happy-hair day!