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Last updated: April 13, 2018

Polished Texture

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Polished Texture

Need a quick blow-dry for polished texture? Of course you do—it’s holiday season at the salon and this service is a great seasonal moneymaker! Try this technique from Ulta Beauty Pro Team Member Carmody Homan. 

Artist: Carmody Homan
Manufacturer: Ulta Beauty, @ultabeauty

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HOW-TO STEPS

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    Dry the fringe with a directional technique using a smoothing brush. 

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    Beginning at the nape, take 1-inch sections and with a medium/large round brush, smooth the hair and bevel the ends in alternating directions. Then, power-dry the whole head and use Redken Wax Blast 10 to create additional movement. 

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    Finished look. 

     

    Carmody’s Pro Tip: Blow-dry the fringe first to prevent any unwanted cowlicks or growth patterns from setting in the hair.

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    For an elevated finished look, curl small sections to create a more polished end result with big volume. 

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