Beauty Martha's Morning Hair Routine: How to Blow Dry Like a Pro By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Published on March 21, 2016 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos For a polished look with just the right amount of volume, Martha turns to Kevin Marques at New York City's Frédéric Fekkai salon. Here's how he does it. 01 of 07 1. Pre-Dry & Prep For a polished look with just the right amount of volume, Martha turns to Kevin Marques at New York City’s Frédéric Fekkai salon. Here’s how he does it. Tousle hair dry a bit first, then place a round boar-bristle brush beneath the hair around the face, focusing warm air on the roots for lift while keeping strands taut. 02 of 07 2. Section & Style Fadil Berisha Before drying the sides, pin up hair so you can start with the bottom layer and work with small sections. Use the round brush to add subtle bend to ends. 03 of 07 3. Lift & Smooth Fadil Berisha Work front to back, blow-drying sections from underneath to create lift, then from above (focusing the dryer’s nozzle down) to really smooth hair. 04 of 07 4. Cool & Finish Fadil Berisha Last, switch the dryer to a cool setting and concentrate it on the roots around the crown to achieve a soft, natural look. 05 of 07 Martha's Tool Kit Mike Krautter “This hair dryer makes quick work of drying my entire head. And it’s light, so I don’t experience any arm fatigue.” Kevin Mancuso blow dryer, $299, kevinmancuso.com. 06 of 07 Light Luster Mike Krautter “A favorite for glossy, healthy hair. It contains light oils that really nourish and soften.” Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore shampoo and conditioner, from $17 each, oribe.com. Try to Recreate the Best Hairstyles from Martha's Modeling Days 07 of 07 Mask It Mike Krautter Nexxus Youth Renewal Masque, $22, nexxus.com. Learn All About Martha's Skincare Regimen and the Products She Can't Live Without Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit