You know it when you see it. There is nothing more satisfying than watching Matilda Djerf’s flawless hair videos. Her timeless voluminous curls can make anyone green with envy. From one hair girly to another, here is a step-by-step guide to achieve the effortlessly chic blowout.
If it’s a wash day, shampoo and condition as usual (maybe a hair mask if you feel up to it). After about 5 minutes of towel drying, I recommend using a volumizing hair mousse to prep your locks for lasting volume. But be warned: only apply the mousse to your roots to avoid breakage or dryness afterward. Follow up with your go-to heat protectant, leave-in conditioner, hair oil, or any other potions in your rotation. Pro-tip: your hair should be damp, not drenched, to let the products work their magic without weighing you down.
Once your hair has soaked up the goodness, grab your trusty blow dryer and get to work, drying your hair to about 80% dryness. My go-to move? Aim the airflow in all sorts of directions to pump up the volume— supermodel-off-duty vibes. If your hair tends to get knotty like mine, a tiny dab of hair oil at the ends can work wonders in preventing breakage. For those face-framing pieces, run your fingers through them while blow-drying in different directions to achieve that coveted effortless lift.
When your hair is about 80% dry, brush out any knots and split your hair into two halves. Then, create a middle part and section off about an inch from both sides for the top sections of your head. Starting with these sections, grab your rollers (the bigger the roller, the looser the curl). Take one-and-a-half-inch wide sections of hair, blow-dry them in different directions using hot air, and finish with the cool setting to lock in the curl. Afterward, gently wrap your hair around the roller from the ends, rolling it away from your face until it’s snug. Repeat this for the rest of your hair and secure it with a hair clip or bobby pin.
Once your rollers are locked and loaded, set your blowout with some dry shampoo or texture spray, and let the magic marinate for as long as you can stand it (the longer, the better). When it’s time for the big reveal, remove the rollers from the bottom up – because we did not do all this for a bad hair day. The final results might feel a little extra at first, but trust the process. Tweak the volume or part to your heart’s content, and don’t forget to snap a pic to flaunt your VS Angel hairdo. Thank me later!
