A short-hair blowdry delivers the polished, salon-smooth finish that's difficult to replicate at home. Your stylist washes and conditions your hair, applies heat protectant, then uses controlled sectioning and a round brush to lift the roots, smooth the cuticle, and shape every layer so your cut sits exactly as it should. The result is a refined, wearable style with bounce and shine that lasts several days.
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What Happens During Your Appointment
Your stylist will tailor the service to your hair type and the finish you want, whether that's sleek and smooth or lifted with natural volume.
- Hair is shampooed and conditioned with products suited to your texture and scalp
- Heat protectant and styling products (volumising mousse or smoothing serum) are applied while hair is damp
- Hair is towel-dried and rough-dried to around 60–70% to speed up the styling process
- The stylist sections your hair (typically 3–4 zones) for even drying and precise shaping
- Each section is blow-dried using a round brush, keeping the hair taut and directing heat from roots to ends to smooth and add body
- Extra attention is given to the crown, fringe, and perimeter to ensure your cut holds its shape
- The look is finished with light hairspray or serum for hold, frizz control, and a polished shine
Who This Service Suits
This service is perfect for clients with short haircuts who want a professional finish for an event, a polished start to the week, or simply the ease of leaving the salon looking and feeling put-together.
- Ideal if you have a bob, pixie, or layered short style and want every section smoothed and shaped correctly
- Great when you need your hair to look its best for a work meeting, dinner, or special occasion
- Suitable for all hair types, though very curly or textured hair may need a little more time or smoothing product for a sleek result
- Often booked immediately after a haircut so you can see and wear the finished shape as your stylist intended
- A go-to for clients who value the calm, meticulous approach the Paris Russell team brings to every styling service
Making Your Blowdry Last
With the right care, a professional blowdry can stay smooth and bouncy for several days, saving you time and styling effort at home.
- Avoid moisture: steer clear of rain, humidity, and steam where possible, and use an umbrella if the weather turns
- Sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase to reduce friction and preserve smoothness overnight
- Keep water-based products to a minimum, and avoid over-touching or brushing through the style too often
- If you restyle between visits, always use a heat protectant and follow the sectioning technique your stylist demonstrates
- Regular conditioning treatments and trims help keep your hair healthy, making each blowdry smoother and longer-lasting
Booking and Timing
A short blowdry typically takes 30–60 minutes depending on hair thickness, texture, and the level of styling detail required. Pricing ranges from £23 to £35, varying by stylist experience and any additional product or technique needed. If you're booking for an event, schedule your appointment as close to the occasion as practical so your hair looks freshly styled. Let the team know your preferred finish during consultation so they can tailor products and techniques to suit.
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Alexx btw
I trust Sam with my life and is the only person I will go to for colour - she’s Michelangelo with colour and scissors!! Always sees the vision and executes to perfection!!