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A good blow out is what separates an expert stylist from a novice. Why? Simple, you can’t fake it. Want to know how yours ranks? A good blow out looks great the minute it’s finished—and just as great a couple of hours post-salon appointment. Whether your style is super smooth or full of volume, products play a huge supporting role (I mean that both literally and figuratively)—especially if you’re taking the DIY route. Every top professional hair care brand caters to every hair type. Just ask your stylist for the right product prescription for you. Attempting to out-style your stylist? Then you’ll need a good blow dryer. The CHI Ionic Hair Dryer is so fast it cuts drying time in half. (But you didn’t hear it from me.)