How To Get The Perfect 90s Blowout (and Channel Your Inner Supermodel!)

Published by

Erin Ryser

5 years ago

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Do we ever get sick of the 90s trend? Spoiler alert: No. With special occasion season in full swing, a voluminous, bouncy blowout feels fresh and festive for everything from weddings (and pre-wedding events) to homecoming to holiday gatherings. It’s the ultimate glam party hairstyle–and who doesn’t want to channel their inner supermodel for a night? That’s why I’m showing how to DIY the iconic look with this tutorial.

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Achieving the perfect 90s blowout for your next event is easy. You’ll need rollers, a blow-dry brush or round brush and hairdryer, and some volume powder. This look is all about effortless-looking lift! Wear it with a simple LBD (try backless for maximum impact!), sparkly sequin cocktail dress, or a Cindy Crawford-esque bodysuit and jeans. Either way, you’re going to look, well, super.

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Ready to get back to glamour? (Raises hand.) Just scroll on to get the full hair tutorial video and instructions ahead.

How to Do a 90s Blowout:

Instructions:

Step 1: Spray hair with heat protectant spray and brush through

Step 2: Section hair into three “layers”

Step 3: Use either hot rollers or Velcro rollers to roll hair under, section by section.

Step 4: If you have a blow-dry brush (as seen in the video) or a round brush and hairdryer, smooth the hairline away from the face before adding rollers.

Step 5: In order to get the most lift at the root, angle the hair up before you start to roll.

Step 6: For the top section, turn rollers away from the face.

Step 7: Allow the rollers time to cool.

Step 8: Remove rollers and run your fingers through the hair to break up the curls.

Step 9: Add volume powder to roots and tease the front sections for volume around the face.

Did you try this 90s blowout? Show us your party hair on Instagram @lulus using #lovelulus–and shop cocktail dresses, christmas dresses, and more party season picks in our Holiday Shop!

This post was originally published in 2014 and has been updated with new content. Additional copy by Rachel Aschenbrand-Robinson.