A salon blow-out looks expensive because professionals follow a specific sequence. The good news: you can replicate 80% of that result at home if you know the order of operations.
This is the 5-step routine professional stylists use, adapted for UK hair types and the products you'd actually buy from a salon retail shelf.
Step 1 — Wash with intention
Start with a shampoo built for your hair concern, not just "for hair."
- Coloured or dull → Sparkling Shine Shampoo
- Blonde or bleached → Color Lemonade Shampoo
- Brunette or coloured (dark shades) → Maximum Color Shampoo
Massage the scalp for at least 60 seconds. The suds doing the cleaning at the ends are coming off the scalp area.
Step 2 — Condition (with the matching partner)
Apply conditioner from mid-length to ends. Leave it for 2–3 minutes minimum. For coloured hair, the matched conditioner is built to reseal the cuticle the shampoo just opened — using a mismatched conditioner is half the work.
Step 3 — Apply a leave-in and heat protectant
This is the step home users skip. Salon results require it.
- Pre-blow-dry: spray a leave-in like Moneplex 04 Keratin Leave-In Conditioner Spray on damp hair, focusing on mid-lengths and ends.
- Then: a heat protectant like Heat-Protective Styling Spray (rated up to 220°C) mid-length to ends.
Wait 30 seconds for the products to set before heat.
Step 4 — Blow-dry with structure, not speed
Section the hair into 4–6 sections. Use a round brush. Direct the dryer down the hair shaft (cuticle direction = shine). Finish each section with a 3-second cool shot.
For root lift at this stage: spray Root Volumizer at the root before brushing each section upward.
Step 5 — Finish for texture and hold
Once dry, the last touches:
- For extra root grip → Texturizing Volume Powder at the very base.
- For texture along the length → Beach Chic Sea Salt Spray or product-free hand-tousling.
- For curls → Curls Transformer Cream scrunched into damp hair (apply earlier in the routine for curls).
That's it. Five steps, salon result.
How often to do this
Full routine: 1–2 times per week. In between, lower-effort days:
- Day 2 → dry shampoo + Texturizing Volume Powder at the root
- Day 3 → Refresh with Beach Chic Sea Salt Spray for texture, or Heat-Protective Styling Spray + flat iron touch-up
Frequently asked questions
Why does my home blow-dry never look like my salon one?
Three reasons: smaller sections at the salon, better tension on the round brush, more heat-protection products applied throughout. Adopt these three habits and your home result jumps significantly.
Do I really need a leave-in and a heat protectant?
On healthy hair, you can sometimes get away with just one. On bleached, coloured or fine hair, layering both matters — they do different things (leave-in conditions, heat protectant insulates).
Can I do this routine in under 20 minutes?
Yes if your hair is medium-length. Long, thick hair will take 30–40 minutes including blow-dry. The faster you go, the more product matters because the heat is more concentrated per second.
Do I need a round brush?
For volume and smoothness, yes. A paddle brush dries hair flat. A round brush creates the lift.
When should I use a hair mask?
Once a week, replacing your conditioner step. Maximum Color Mask or Color Lemonade Mask depending on your hair colour. Apply, leave 5–10 minutes, rinse.
For your complete routine kit, explore the full Moné Professional range. Free UK delivery on orders over £20, free Sparkling Shine Conditioner with any order over £25.