You've probably heard of manicures and martinis before. How about blowout lessons and bellinis? That's just what the Oscar Blandi Salon in Manhattan is offering to its clients. For $250, attendees of the class have one-on-one instruction time with a stylist. "Everyone’s nervous," Blandi told the New York Times. "This is why we have Bellinis," he added. Find some of his tips from the class when Read more

Readers, I have fallen off the wagon. I have a strange desire (during this particularly humid week) to blow-dry my hair straight. I know it's not the best thing for my hair, but this time I got a reinforcement: I bought Conair’s Infiniti Tourmaline Brush ($12.99) after realizing I no longer even owned a round-barrel brush. I've had blowouts in swank salons where they hold a round brush Read more

Infomercials are always trying to sell us on gadgets we really don't need, and the latest to catch my eye is the Blo & Go ($29.99). Former model Laurie Coleman, who is married to Republican senator Norm Coleman, created the hair dryer holster to help her blow-drying go more quickly. The device, which attaches to flat surfaces, is meant to make blow-drying go faster while sparing your arms Read more

To find out what you use to get a great blowout in the comfort of your own home, I asked you what your favorite products are. For beautylaw, that perfect find is Kerastase Serum Oleo-Relax Leave-In Treatment. She says it gets her dry, coarse hair looking like she just left the salon, and while pricey, it lasts about two years. It looks like wren prefers the Matrix Biolage Fortifying Leave-In Read more

I am all about embracing natural beauty, but sometimes it's fun to change up our everyday look, especially for a special occasion. If you happen to have wavy or curly hair, getting a sleek blowout is a surefire way to feel fancy. To help you get this look at home, I've put together a list of must-have products that will help eliminate the damage to your hair while achieving the look. Frederic Read more