{"id":19039,"date":"2014-04-17T19:57:29","date_gmt":"2014-04-18T02:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/?p=19039"},"modified":"2014-04-17T20:00:05","modified_gmt":"2014-04-18T03:00:05","slug":"celebrity-hairstylist-josue-perez-offers-tips-tricks-perfect-diy-blowout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/afm-style-files\/scottsdale-beauty-buzz\/celebrity-hairstylist-josue-perez-offers-tips-tricks-perfect-diy-blowout","title":{"rendered":"Celebrity Hairstylist Josue Perez Offers Tips and Tricks for the Perfect DIY Blowout"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nothing compares to the look and feel of a great blowout. While visiting a salon is always a safe bet, imagine if you could recreate that silky smooth blowout yourself in the comfort and convenience of your own home.<\/p>\n

Here, celebrity hairstylist Josue Perez spills on tips and tricks he’s used to\u00a0style the coifs of such celebs as Gwyneth Paltrow, Cameron Diaz and Sarah Jessica Parker in an easy-to-follow step-by-step guide and video. Perez is a stylist at Serge Normant at John Frieda in NYC, whose work has been featured in such international magazines as\u00a0InStyle, Marie Claire and Harper\u2019s Bazaar.<\/p>\n

Getting locks as gorgeous as SJP’s is attainable, after all.<\/p>\n

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Celebrity hairstylist Josue Perez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tips for blow-drying from Josue Perez: \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. When you get out of the shower, towel dry hair 50%, leaving it still half-wet.\u00a0 Hair has \u201cporosity\u201d so the leftover dampness\/moisture help close hair pores giving it natural shine when blow dryer.<\/p>\n

2. For added volume use volumizer spray at the roots and massage it well to the scalp.\u00a0 Blow Dry on a low setting, so hair stays frizz-free while styling.<\/p>\n

3. Ionic blow dryers like the Rowenta Inspiration Pro cut drying time up to 20% without using too much heat.\u00a0 The ionic generators protect hair from styling damage and seal in cuticle for fast, frizz-free results.<\/p>\n

4. Using a concentrator on the blow dryer allows you to control the air direction, giving you a smother look.\u00a0 Without the concentrator, the dryer will puff the hair cuticle, leading to frizz.<\/p>\n

5. Use a smaller ceramic round brush.\u00a0 The smaller brushes will achieve tighter curls and help the style last much longer.\u00a0 Also, ceramic brushes lock in more heat and they stay heated longer for a styling bonus, unlike wood brushes, which loose heat faster.<\/p>\n

6. The cool shot feature. Most people don’t know how\/when\/why to use it, but when you blow dry your hair, you\u2019re essentially opening the cuticle allowing it to form (style) in any shape. (open cuticle = frizz).\u00a0 So when hair is dry and wrapped around the brush, finish it off with a shot of cold air. When you remove the brush and it\u2019s slightly tougher to pull out, that means cuticle is sealed in the shape of that brush (frizz-free).<\/p>\n

7. Take a break if you have to and practice! So many people give up half way and say it\u2019s too much to do. It’s good to do as much as you can and go do something else that you have to do. When you come back to it, you will feel more eager to finish it and once you loved the results you will become a pro.<\/p>\n