CATCH A WAVE

The modern blowout (opposite page) gives hair smooth volume and lift and relies as much on the products you prep with as the tools you use to style. Meanwhile, glossy Hollywood waves (right) require adept use of a heated tong and flexible hairspray to minimise flyaways and frizz.

Swept-up styles right now (this page) are soft and chic rather than taut and scraped back, again allowing volume and shine to be the stars. Celebrate natural curls (right) with careful prep, using a diffuser attachment to blow dry, or try a slim-barrel tong to add believable bounce to straight hair.