Wash and Towel-Dry to Damp — Not Dripping

Wash as normal. When removing from the shower, squeeze (don't rub) with a microfiber towel to remove excess water. You want hair damp — not dripping wet, not bone dry. Dripping wet hair takes too long to style and risks heat exposure before the section processes properly. The target feel is damp: water has been removed but hair still feels cool and has visible moisture without dripping.

Detangle with Wide-Tooth Comb — Ends to Roots

Never brush Lebanese hair when soaking wet — the tensile strength is lowest when fully saturated and breakage per stroke is highest. Use a wide-tooth comb from ends upward, working out knots in small increments. Once detangled, hair is ready for product application.

Apply Volumizing Mousse at Roots and Argan Oil Protectant Through Lengths

Two products in the correct order. First: lightweight volumizing mousse worked into the roots on damp hair — this gives the blowout structural scaffolding at the root that holds volume against coastal air. Second: argan oil heat protectant sprayed through lengths and combed through. The mousse at roots builds volume; the protectant through lengths prevents heat damage during drying. Both on damp hair, before the Aura touches your head.

Section Into 4–6 Parts — Bottom-Up

This is the most skipped step and the most important. Clip all hair up. Release one section at a time starting from the nape of the neck. Sections should be 4–5cm wide maximum — wider sections mean the Aura can't process the full section in one smooth pass, leading to re-passes and longer total heat exposure. Sectioning takes 60 seconds and is what separates a salon-quality blowout from a rushed home attempt that falls flat.

Attach the Volumizing Brush to the Aura — Set 155–170°C

The volumizing brush is the blowout attachment. Temperature by hair type:

• Fine Lebanese hair: 145–158°C
• Medium hair: 155–170°C
• Thick Lebanese hair: 165–180°C
• Color-treated hair: maximum 160°C regardless of thickness

The Root-Lift Technique — The Volume Secret

This is the core blowout technique. At the root of each section, push the volumizing brush directly upward from the scalp and hold for 3–4 seconds with the Aura's heat directed at the root. Then roll the brush downward along the shaft while keeping airflow directed downward along the hair. The upward push at the root creates lift that the rest of the stroke then locks in. Without this root-lift motion, the blowout produces smoothness but not the volume that makes it look salon-done.

Cool Shot While Holding Position — 15 Seconds Per Section

After completing the root-lift-and-roll on each section, switch to the cool shot immediately while the brush is still in position at the end of the stroke. Hold for 15 seconds. This step is what converts a temporary heat-created shape into a cool-air-sealed style that resists Beirut's coastal humidity. Every salon does this — it's the step most home blowouts skip, and it's the primary reason home blowouts don't last as long as salon ones.

Work Up Through All Sections — Same Technique Each

Release each section from bottom to top, applying the same root-lift technique and cool shot to each one. The nape sections are the most important — they're the foundation volume that everything above builds on. The top sections (crown and front) are what you see immediately, but the nape and mid-sections are what gives the blowout its body and bounce.

Flip Upside Down — Final Volume Boost

After completing all sections, flip your head forward and give the roots a light finger-scrunch for 10–15 seconds. Flip back up and let the hair fall naturally. This separates the roots and adds the final layer of volume that makes the blowout look full rather than just smooth. Do this after all cool shots are complete — not during the process.

One Drop of Finishing Serum on Lengths — Then Wait 15 Minutes

Apply one drop of lightweight finishing serum on the lengths and ends only — never roots. Smooth downward with your palms. This creates the final outer barrier against Beirut's coastal humidity. Then wait 15 minutes indoors before going outside. The cuticle is still stabilizing after the cool shots — hitting outdoor coastal air too early is the most common reason a home blowout starts frizzing sooner than a salon one.