Should You Try the 90's Blowout?

You know what let's talk about the 90's, the decade riddled television hits like Friends, The Oprah Show, Boy Meets World, 90210, Party of Five, etc.

There were major culture shifts in this decade as some of these shows explored new themes that formerly weren't fit for television. Party of Five ramped up viewer shock and awe by diving into the chaos alcoholism hurts a family of orphans with. Then it went on to cover the effects of cancer, domestic violence in a romantic relationship, and teen pregnancy. It won awards for a reason and ushered teen-to-young adult audiences into a self-reflective awakening.

And the Oprah show. Running for 25 seasons while changing countless women's lives. With quotes like "You get in life what you have the courage to ask for," and "facing your truth really will set you free" -- her addition to movements surrounding personal growth, self-exploration, and gender roles in a society on heteronormative lockdown, is timeless. I'm not sure there's a generation to come that won't find healing in her words.

With powerful shows, new video game technologies, and style trends with everything from Delia's poppy bright colors to the tattered tights and oversized flannels marking the grunge look, the 90's has left a big impact. Now that we are 30 years away from it, we are seeing these styles resurface.

Which brings us to ....The 90's Blowout.

Why the 90's blowout? Is it worth the hassle?

Well, what's the hassle, you might ask. To get high volume and bounce from a blowout, there are a few "hassles" to master when doing it on yourself, like strong arms and good rollers. But let's start with products. Nothing heavy. Nothing too oily. You want to focus on minimal hold and anything volumizing, like a lightweight mousse or a root lift spray. Also, use a midst heat protectant verses a heavier cream-based one. If hair is extremely dry, you'll need an oil too, but keep it off the roots. Don't forego oil entirely even if you have an oily scalp. If you do a blow-dry on overly dry hair the results will be frizzy and it will stress the hair out.

Do I Need Skills to Do a 90's Blowout?

So I don't want to deter you, but if you lack blow-drying skills then you'll need to make up for it with your sheer will power. Reaching at different angles to increase the volume in your blow-dry does take strength or at a minimum determination. You'll want to divide the hair into clean sections then use the brush to pull the hair upwards vs. downwards. This increases volume. When the hair is still hot, release it from the brush and place it in a roller and secure it. A simple patter is 2 rollers on either side of your head and 3 on the top in a row. The back of your hair can be left down unless your ambition drives you to set the back too.

What Type of Rollers Should I Use for a 90's Blowout?

1. Velcro Rollers for $10.50

These are probably the most common type used, and they don't need to be fancy just functional. They're great because they stay put. But you do need to be careful because if the partings aren't clean, they can cause friction when coming out which can lead to tangles and frizz. When you're first starting out, make sure your partings are clean and you roll the rollers very slowly into the warm, blow-dried hair. Secure with clips.

2. Magnetic Rollers

They're not magnetic, and even if they were what would they stick to? The key with these is they are not Velcro. Velcro Rollers can be hard for some people to use due to getting stuck-ish in the hair. These won't do that, but you'll need a clip to hold in place. In the end, it comes down to personal preference.

3. The Best Brush for that 90's Blow Out Bounce

It could just be because I'm a hairdresser, but picking the right brush seems like the fun part. Brush technology is at an all-time "wow." There is a brush type for every hair type, skill level, and density. There are even two-in-one brush and hairdryer combos that are perfect for the 90's blowout. I'll link some here for you to look over.

1. The Revlon One Step Volumizer Original. This is the two-in-one I was talking about. People love this tool and it's trending hard for a reason right now.

2. Drybar Full Pint Medium Ceramic Thermal Round Hair Brush. It comes with an ergonomic design, great handle grip for control, and is perfect for my ladies with longer hair.

3. The T3 Volume Round Hairbrush with Ceramic-Coated Barrel. This is a brush professionals love. The heated plates add shine, volume and smoothness in all the right places.