Get a pro blow-dry on a budget
20 Apr 2008 12:00 PM |
Posted by Editor
Celebrity hairstylist Kevin Murphy tells how to squeeze a salon blow-dry into your savings plan...
"If I were having a regular blow-dry, I would make a deal with the salon for a reasonable ongoing flat rate. There is nothing like a great blow-dry to get you feeling glamorous," says Kevin Murphy.
True. There's also nothing like a crushing credit card statement to do the opposite, so strike a deal and save.
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Member Comments
(40)
Posted by:
Princess75
(Member since 2007, Australia)
i've looked around some of the salons close to me but they are pretty exey. I'm pretty good at my own now so that saves me the money so i can spend it on other things. hehehe.
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April 20, 2008 (Apr 20, 2008 3:00pm)
Posted by:
kellbell08
(Australia)
Problem is ..every woman and her dog are wanting Friday arvo apointments to look fab for the weekend and I can never get in *sniffles*
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April 20, 2008 (Apr 20, 2008 3:48pm)
Posted by:
girl_with_a_gloss
(Australia)
Good tip. It's something I never thought of, but makes great sense. the hairdresser would be super happy to nail down repeat business too. Win/win...
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April 20, 2008 (Apr 20, 2008 3:53pm)
Posted by:
Loretta
(Member since 2007, Australia)
That's a pretty good idea - but my hair is very fine, so blow dry's never last long enough, they collapse within the hour, so I prefer being able to do my own every day.
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April 20, 2008 (Apr 20, 2008 5:55pm)
Posted by:
Gem xxx
(Member since 2007, Australia)
The only time I have a professional blow dry is when I get my hair re-coloured, any other time I do it at home.
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April 20, 2008 (Apr 20, 2008 10:59pm)
Posted by:
ZoutLiquorice
(Member since 2007, Australia)
Same here Gem, so it is only every 2-4 months! I do love having the professionals blow dry my hair though - but I don't think the budget is worth stretching that far - I can do a reasonable job on my own - might be an idea for a special occasion though.
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April 21, 2008 (Apr 21, 2008 8:03am)
Posted by:
Katie_B
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I so my own. I any get it done professionally for special occasions.
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April 21, 2008 (Apr 21, 2008 1:24pm)
Posted by:
renee.t
(Member since 2008, Australia)
Me to it is still to expensive to get done every week even if i got a discount!!
Keep on practicing at home i say!
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April 21, 2008 (Apr 21, 2008 1:43pm)
Posted by:
onigurl
(Australia)
i only get a salon blow dry when i get my hair cut and coloured - i have no idea how to do a 'salon blow dry' myself, i have all the tools just know idea how to do it!
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April 21, 2008 (Apr 21, 2008 2:01pm)
Posted by:
kendahlia
(Australia)
good idea. wouldn't it be great to be able to do it yourself though!
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April 21, 2008 (Apr 21, 2008 5:53pm)
Posted by:
bash2220
(Australia)
yeah maybe someone could give us instructions on doing it well ourselves
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April 21, 2008 (Apr 21, 2008 6:37pm)
Posted by:
Beauty Obsession
(Member since 2007, Australia)
It is quite expensive having a blow dry at the salon and I usually get it done when I have my hair coloured as well. I have all the styling products at home so I should just get a dry off at the salon and save myself $40 - $50 on my style.
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April 22, 2008 (Apr 22, 2008 8:52am)
Posted by:
skinny1
(Australia)
It costs so much that I usually just get them to lightly dry it after I have my 8 weekly colour & cut unless I am totally changing my cut in which case I get the hairdresser to do it thus showing me a new way to style it.
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April 22, 2008 (Apr 22, 2008 4:12pm)
Posted by:
leesax
(Australia)
I agree with some of the other comments, my blow dry's don't last long enough to make a weekly investment in them. I prefer to do them myself, I use a ceramic hair brush which heats up from the hot air and it really makes my hair alot smoother and dries much quicker.
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April 23, 2008 (Apr 23, 2008 11:19am)
Posted by:
Spiteful
(Member since 2008, Australia)
Learning to do it yourself is awesome. Luckily i have hair that will comply with my needs after whacking some product in it.
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April 23, 2008 (Apr 23, 2008 4:03pm)
Posted by:
fluttrgrl
(Member since 2007, Australia)
Or you invest in a great brush and hairdryer and learn how to do it yourself. Practice works!!
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April 24, 2008 (Apr 24, 2008 10:40am)
Posted by:
rainbows
(Australia)
i have to agree with fluttgrl although there are times when we are just to busy to invest time to get it perfect!
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April 25, 2008 (Apr 25, 2008 11:46am)
Posted by:
maryls
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I invested in a you bute hairdryer and brush and although it took a little practice I achieved the look without the cost
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April 29, 2008 (Apr 29, 2008 12:26pm)
Posted by:
miss jess
(Australia)
i went to get my hair blow dried straight at the hairdressers once, and they did the worst job. iv never trusted anyone else to straighten my hair. i much prefer to just the take the time to do it at home now, then i know it will look good
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April 30, 2008 (Apr 30, 2008 1:48pm)
Posted by:
Kylie7
(Australia)
If you can afford it buy a Parlux hairdryer. You will really notice the difference in the time it takes. Mine is one of the compact designs and is easy to manage. Experment with brushes but buy ceramic types when available. I have fine thick frizzy hair and have always blown my hair dry as it is the only way it looks OK. Your article was very relevant as are all on the site.
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May 01, 2008 (May 1, 2008 5:50pm)
Posted by:
abrazosbesos
(Member since 2007, Australia)
ive personally never enjoyed the salon blow dry, DIY is the way to go
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May 02, 2008 (May 2, 2008 12:53pm)
Posted by:
Cass666
(Member since 2008, Australia)
I've never had a blow dry done professionally, I was always under the impression that it would make my hair more frizzy.
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May 02, 2008 (May 2, 2008 9:30pm)
Posted by:
bleighh
(Member since 2007, Australia)
DIY is great if its just a casual event but somehow salon blowdrys just take the cake!!!! how do they do it!
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May 07, 2008 (May 7, 2008 2:07pm)
Posted by:
annibaby
(Member since 2008, Australia)
A good blow-dry makes me look and feel good. I get mine done professionally every now and then. Using the right tools and the correct styling procedures will cut down the costs and hair will always look great.
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May 12, 2008 (May 12, 2008 10:06pm)
Posted by:
Elmo
(Member since 2007, Australia)
I love getting a good blow dry done however don't know that my hairdresser will do a deal for me! :( Wish they would!
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May 13, 2008 (May 13, 2008 11:50am)
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Posted by: Princess75 (Member since 2007, Australia)
i've looked around some of the salons close to me but they are pretty exey. I'm pretty good at my own now so that saves me the money so i can spend it on other things. hehehe.
Posted on: April 20, 2008 (Apr 20, 2008 3:00pm)