By Greg Hill

Want big, bouncy, salon-worthy hair that actually lasts? The secret isn’t just in your dryer—it’s in the prep and your angle!

Before you even touch your dryer, start on damp, towel-dried hair with Hair by Sam McKnight Cool Girl Superlift Spray directly at the roots. It is my absolute favorite product for building weightless, touchable height without any stickiness or stiffness.

The Tools & Technique

1. Choose the Right Brush: I am a huge advocate for natural boar bristle brushes over ceramic ones. Ceramic barrels can easily overheat and scorch the hair, whereas boar bristles polish the cuticle, distribute natural oils, and create high-shine tension safely. My absolute favorites are from Ibiza Hair—check the link in my story or bio for my ShopMy links! (And if you’re not confident juggling a classic round brush and dryer, you can always use a Dyson Airwrap with the round brush attachment or equivalent).

2. The Root Lift Motion: Looking for body? come in with the brush from underneath the hair section and pull straight upwards toward the ceiling to create ultimate lift right at the root.

Adapting for Curly or Textured Hair:

If you’re working with naturally curly or textured hair that takes more effort to smooth out, adapt your technique:

Pull Downwards for Tension: Instead of lifting straight up, focus on pulling the brush downwards and taut. This provides the necessary tension to stretch out and smooth the natural curl pattern without adding unwanted frizz.

Size Down Around the Hairline: Switch to a much smaller round brush around the hairline and undersides of the hair where curls are naturally tighter and harder to reach.

Switch Up Your Product: Rather than a root volumizer, prep with a dedicated smoothing formula like Color Wow Dream Coat or Oribe Hair Alchemy for ultimate humidity control and a glass-like finish. ✨

Any questions? Comment below 👇 I’m always happy to assist!

If you have long, heavy, or stubborn hair that drops the second you walk out the door, relying on a classic blow-dryer and round brush often feels like a losing battle. Gravity simply wins, leaving you with flat roots and limp ends before you’ve even finished your day.

That’s where the curve soft curl tong steps in.

Because a heated barrel delivers precise, controlled heat directly into the hair shaft, it sets the structural bonds far more effectively than airflow alone. This direct heat lock-in is the secret weapon for long or dense hair that needs serious longevity and holding power.

I’m also a huge fan of this size of barrel (32mm)- it really opens you up to a large menu of styles:

Cool, lived-in movement: Effortless, undone bends for an elevated everyday look (like Freya)

Classic Hollywood waves: High-shine, glamorous, and perfectly uniform.

Trinny twists: Textured, casual, and dimensional with straight-ish ends.

Bouncy blow-dry effect: Big, voluminous curves that mimic a salon blow-out (without the arm workout).

Which technique would you like me to break down first? I’ll be able to guide you later on this month…

I often get messages asking for a more in-depth look at the ‘twisting’ technique I use to achieve Trinny’s waves.

In today’s tutorial we discuss Susan’s current hair shape, explore different ways to refine it - and get to grips with the
‘Trinny wave’ technique.

Do let me know how you get on if you’re trying this at home.
The list of products used can be found at the link in my bio at the top of the page under ‘ShopMy Links’ 🔝

Freya’s hair has been through the wringer, dyed one too many times, leaving her stuck with an accidental red shade that needed serious colour correction.

She wanted a balayage that actually looked intentional rather than grown-out, which meant Chiv had to step in as a true colour-matching wizard.

Because Freya’s hair was holding onto a patchwork of different underlying tones, Chiv had to expertly map out and match the various shades through her strands to build a completely seamless, high-end finish.

How do you think she did? 😍

Sometimes you just get that sudden urge to throw the rulebook out the window and say, “I’m in the mood to be brave.”

We’ve all been there: you mentally build up a look in your head - much like picturing an outfit before trying it on in real life. You end up holding your breath as the scissors come out or the colour goes on.

Let’s be honest, reality doesn’t always mirror the exact vision living rent-free in your mind. Sometimes it takes an unexpected turn, for better or for worse!

Donna came in ready for a change, and the full step-by-step tutorial is pinned right to the top of the profile ⬆️ just in case you missed it.

What I want to know is: When was the last time you made a “brave” decision in the chair, and did your hair actually turn out the way you imagined it? Drop your salon stories below! I would be so interested to hear about your experience from the other side of the chair👇

Can You Actually Have a Bob with Super Fine Hair? (The Secret is Texture & Movement)

If you have fine hair that always seems to fall flat, getting a bob probably feels like a high-risk move. Won’t it just sit there stuck to your head? Not if you know how to build the right foundation.

In this tutorial, we’re taking fine hair UP and showing you how to style it day-to-day—focusing on creating weightless texture, natural movement, and just enough body to give the illusion of effortless, thicker hair without overloading it with heavy product.

What we’re covering:

The Fine Hair Bob Myth: Why shorter lengths actually give fine hair more natural movement and life.

Creating Movement: Simple styling hacks that build piecey, touchable texture instead of stiff volume.

Everyday Quick-Style Routine: How to style your bob in minutes for a lived-in, effortless feel that holds up all day.

Weightless Product Prep: The formulas and techniques to lift the hair and add grit without weighing it down.

Say goodbye to limp, lifeless hair! Check out the full step-by-step breakdown to see how simple it is to get a textured, full-looking bob every single day!

Full list of products can be found in the link in my Bio at the top of the page ☺️

What actually makes hair look “expensive”?

After Catherine returned from Switzerland asking for an “expensive hair” transformation, I wanted to break down what that luxury finish really comes down to from behind the chair.

It isn’t just colour, it’s about precision tailoring and structure.

Here is how we achieved Catherine’s look:

1. Tailored Haircut & Shaping: Sculpting face-framing layers and customised weight removal so the hair moves seamlessly.

2. The Bouncy Blow-Dry: Building maximum root volume and body that holds its shape.

Stay tuned for Catherine’s full tutorial , and let me know in the comments - what does “expensive hair” mean to you? Is it the cut, the bounce, or the shine?

Donna is back in the chair!

A few months ago, we gave her a super elegant, timeless bob, but today she came back ready to take the transformation even further.

We took her hair significantly shorter for a fresh, dramatic cut, and I walked her through my go-to professional blow-drying techniques for creating incredible bounce, body, and long-lasting volume at home.

Whether you’re thinking about taking the plunge and going shorter yourself or you already have a short haircut and want easy, salon-quality styling tips, this tutorial is for you.

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✨ All products used in today’s video are linked in my bio!