The '90s Blowout Is Back: How to Get Bouncy Volume and Modern 'Rachel' Layers
Big, bouncy '90s hair is one of the most requested salon looks right now, and so is the long-layered haircut that makes it possible. Today's versions are softer and more blended than the originals. Here's what to ask for and how to keep the volume at home.
What makes it a '90s blowout
A '90s blowout is all about lift at the root, movement through the lengths and ends that curve away from the face. It's fuller and more touchable than a flat, glassy finish, and it should still look good after a day of wear.
The modern 'Rachel' cut
The haircut made famous by Rachel Green had very visible, choppy layers. The current version keeps the face-framing idea but makes it longer and more blended. Heavier layers add bounce while keeping your lengths full, so the cut can suit people who don't want to give up much length.
What to ask your stylist
Long, blended layers that create movement without thinning out your ends.
Face-framing pieces that start at a length you can still tuck behind your ear.
A styling lesson. Ask which brush size and products suit your hair so you can repeat the look at home.
How to get the blowout at home
Prep damp hair. Start with heat protectant and a lightweight volumizing product at the roots.
Rough dry first. Dry your hair about 80% of the way before you pick up a brush.
Work in sections. Use a large round brush and direct the airflow down the hair shaft to reduce frizz.
Set the shape. Let each section cool wrapped around the brush or in a large Velcro roller.
Finish lightly. Shake out the rollers and use a flexible hairspray so the hair still moves.
Making it last
Sleep with your hair in a loose, high twist or on a silk pillowcase, and refresh your roots with dry shampoo the next morning. A few minutes with Velcro rollers can usually bring the bounce back on day two.
Book your cut and blowout
Book online at our Andover or Lexington salon, or call our Winchester salon at (781) 729-6372.
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