If you’ve ever had a blow dry from a hair stylist, even if it’s just at the end of a haircut, you’ll know the difference it can make to how your hair looks and feels. The silky-smooth, texture it creates helps your new do feel even more special. Blow dries aren’t simply for drying your locks. You can get straight, wavy or beautifully curly styles with different techniques, and the best thing – you can do it yourself.

Whether you are testing out a new hairstyle for a special occasion, or just wanting to tame your luscious locks before work, getting the hang of blow drying your hair is a great skill to manage. It can turn plain cuts into head-turning styles, and modern blow dryers are incredibly quick. No more sitting in front of the mirror for half an hour before work every morning, new models of hair dryer can help you dry your whole head of hair in as little as five minutes! Plus, with some newer models even boasting they are healthier for your hair than leaving it to air dry, why would you dry it any other way?

But it can take a little while to get the technique down. Have a look at this guide we have created to help you to achieve that beautiful, professional-looking blow dry in minutes from your own home.