Martha's Morning Hair Routine: How to Blow Dry Like a Pro

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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.

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1. Pre-Dry & Prep

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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.

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2. Section & Style

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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.

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3. Lift & Smooth

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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.

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4. Cool & Finish

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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.

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Martha's Tool Kit

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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.

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Light Luster

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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.

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Mask It

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Mike Krautter

Nexxus Youth Renewal Masque, $22, nexxus.com.

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