Beauty Bed Head Blow Out Guide: Big Volume Without the Salon Now
An educational guide from the Beauty AMZ research team. No hard sell, just what you need to know.
The Bed Head Styling Philosophy
Bed Head is about bold, fearless hair. Big volume, strong texture, and standout styles define the brand. The Blow Out line follows this spirit. Tools are designed for maximum impact with minimum fuss. Bright colors and edgy names match the attitude. Performance backs up the style.
Getting Volume With a Hot Air Brush
Start with towel-dried hair and heat protectant. Section hair into manageable pieces. Place the oval brush at the roots and lift as you glide down. The tension smooths while the heat sets volume. Work from the bottom layers up. Finish with a cool shot if your tool has one. The result is bouncy, full hair in one step.
Adding Texture With the Waver
Dry hair fully before waving. Set the A Wave We Go dial to your desired wave depth. Clamp small sections for five to eight seconds. Adjust the dial mid-style for varied texture. Let waves cool before touching. The mix of wave depths looks naturally tousled. Finish with texturizing spray for grit.
Combining Both Tools
The best routine uses both tools in order. Dry and volumize with the Blow Out Freak first. Then add wave texture with the A Wave We Go. This layering creates volume plus movement. It is the full Bed Head look. The routine takes about 25 minutes on medium hair. Results look salon-done.
Protecting Hair From Heat Styling
Always apply heat protectant before either tool. Do not use the highest heat daily. Give hair rest days between hot styling. Deep condition weekly to replace moisture. Trim split ends every eight weeks. Healthy hair holds Bed Head styles far better than damaged hair.
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Best for: one-step blowouts
Bed Head Blow Out Freak One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer
- Oval dryer brush head
- Tourmaline ceramic tech
- Multiple heat settings
Pros
- Dries and volumizes at once
- Great value price
- Bold Bed Head style
Cons
- Bulky head for short hair
- No cool shot button
Best for: adjustable wave texture
Bed Head A Wave We Go Tourmaline Ceramic Adjustable Hair Waver
- Adjustable barrel dial
- Heats to 400F
- Tourmaline ceramic
Pros
- Waves from subtle to deep
- Adjust while hot
- Dual voltage
Cons
- Learning the dial takes time
- Not a dryer
Ready to Choose?
See our top product picks for bed head blow out, or jump straight to the head-to-head comparison of the two most popular options.
The Rough-Dry-Then-Style Technique: The 80 Percent Rule in Practice
The fastest way to cut heat damage from any dryer is the two-stage method professionals actually use: rough-dry first, style second. Rough-drying means drying with the dryer on medium heat and high speed, fingers or a vent brush only, no round brush, until the hair is about 80 percent dry. The 80 percent mark is easy to judge: the hair feels dry to the touch but still cool and slightly damp at the roots when you press your fingers in. Only then do you switch to the round brush and concentrator for the smoothing pass. This matters because the brush-and-tension phase is the most damaging part, and doing it on nearly dry hair cuts that exposure time dramatically. Doing the whole blowout with the round brush from soaking wet doubles the heat time on every section for no better result. The Bed Head Blow Out Freak is built for exactly this workflow: rough-dry with the oval brush shape on high speed, then slow down and add tension for the finishing pass. For more dryer picks built for this technique, see the best hair dryers buyer guide.
Using the Cold Shot Button Correctly
The cold shot button is the most misunderstood control on any dryer, and most people either never touch it or use it wrong. Cold air does not dry hair, it sets it: the heat shapes the hydrogen bonds in the hair, and the cold locks that shape in place. The correct sequence is heat first, then cold, section by section. Dry and smooth a section with heat and tension, then hit the cold shot on that same section for five to ten seconds while holding the tension. Blasting the whole head with cold air at the end does almost nothing, because the shape was already set, or lost, by then. Cold shot also smooths the cuticle for extra shine on the finished style, which is why salon blowouts look glossier: the stylist cold-sets every section. It takes discipline since it adds a minute or two, but it is the single biggest difference between a home blowout that collapses by lunch and one that holds into the evening.
Dryer Maintenance: Filter Cleaning and the Burning Smell
A dryer that smells like burning is usually telling you about its filter, not its motor, and the fix takes two minutes. The rear intake filter collects lint, dust, and hair with every use, and a clogged filter starves the motor of air, which overheats the heating element and produces that hot, acrid smell. Clean the filter every two to four weeks: twist or pop off the rear cap, brush the lint away with an old toothbrush, and rinse the filter screen if the manual allows it, making sure it is fully dry before reattaching. If the burning smell persists with a clean filter, or if you see sparks or the dryer cuts out mid-use, that is a motor or wiring problem and the dryer should be replaced, not repaired, since heat-tool wiring faults are a genuine fire risk. A well-maintained dryer also dries faster, because full airflow means the heat actually reaches your hair. The BaByliss dryer guide covers pro-grade maintenance habits that apply to any brand.