Tress Rehearsal

Quick Tip

While short hair is often finger dried for an edgier look, long hair can also benefit from this technique.

This particular styles requires that you know how to dry it in a particular way. Follow the directions below and you should be able to manage this style quite easily.

How To Finger Dry Your Hair

Things You Need:

-a hairdryer and diffuser (can be used but is not necessary)
-your favorite gel (should be strong holding)
-your favorite hairspray

Step-by-Step Instructions

• Shampoo and then blot hair to absorb as much of the water as possible.

• Apply a generous amount of hair gel and distribute evenly to your hair.

• Using fingers, run them through the hair, lifting and moving the hair forward.

• If you are short on time, you can use the diffuser attachment, gently dry your hair.

• You are almost finished. This is where you can pick up a large barreled curling iron and add a little movement at the front of the hair.

• When hair is dry, and the effect matches the photo, mist with your favorite hairspray to hold the style for the day.

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How To Blow Dry Your Hair
How To Put Rollers in Your Hair
How To Use a Flat Iron
How To Use a Crimping Iron
How To Straighten Your Bangs
How To Use a Curling Iron
How To Spike Your Hair
How To Soft Spike Your Hair
How To Finger Dry Short Hair
How To Create a French Pleat
How To Create a French Braid
How To Create Soft Spirals
How To Finger Dry Long Hair

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