These At-Home Products Help Us Fake the Look of an Expensive Salon Blowout

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Let's be honest, if I could get an in-salon blowout every time I washed my hair, I fully would. Nothing rivals a good blowout—it makes you feel refreshed and put together. It may feel impossible to replicate a blowout from a stylist at home, but the secret is using a good blow-dry spray or cream.

When searching for a blow-dry spray or cream, there are a few things to keep in mind. "I always recommend a lightweight formula that won't weigh your hair down," says Justin Anderson, co-founder of DpHue. "You definitely want your blow-dry spray or cream to protect against heat damage. This is particularly important if, after the blow-dryer, you plan on using another hot tool to style. I also recommend looking to make sure your cream or spray has components to smooth your hair's cuticle and reduce breakage, making it easier to comb through and style, reducing the hair from tangling and breakage occurring." Heat and UV both can cause the color to fade more quickly, so this is especially important if you have colored hair.

Below, find the best blow-dry sprays and creams out there for hair that will truly rival a trip to the salon.

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Associate Beauty Editor

Katie Berohn is the associate beauty editor at Who What Wear. Previously, she worked as the beauty assistant for Good Housekeeping, Woman's Day, and Prevention magazines, all part of the Hearst Lifestyle Group. She graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder, with a major in journalism and minor in technology, arts, and media, and earned her master's degree at NYU's graduate program for magazine journalism. In addition, Katie has held editorial internships at Denver Life magazine, Yoga Journal, and Cosmopolitan; a digital editorial internship at New York magazine's The Cut; a social good fellowship at Mashable; and a freelance role at HelloGiggles. When she's not obsessing over the latest skincare launch or continuing her journey to smell every perfume on the planet, Katie can be found taking a hot yoga class, trying everything on the menu at New York's newest restaurant, or hanging out at a trendy wine bar with her friends.