Hair styling: Drybar | Tank: F21 (old), similar here | Watch: Michael Kors | Denim: Paige (old), similar here | Wedges: Steve Madden (old), similar here and here
Have you ever tried giving yourself a blow out? Not easy. I’ve tried watching YouTube videos, but since my hair is sooo long, I only “blow out” (aka round brush just my roots and curl the ends with a curling iron) my front sections and leave the back. In comes Drybar, a convenient salon that just provides blowouts/styling with the perks of being pampered. So even if you’re in need of a blowout for a special occasion or just want some “me” time, the experience there makes it all worth it.
I paid a visit to my local Drybar recently and let me just say that the location is absolutely gorgeous. Drybar branding is EVERYWHERE (how genius is a hair dryer chandelier!?) and the salon is so light and airy. This particular location is on Santana Row, so in the middle of shopping, you and your friends can hop in for a quick appointment to get gorgeously blown out locks. Refreshments are complimentary and they even have some yummy snackage too! Each station is also equipped with phone chargers (um, how cool is that!?) and let’s not forget the large TV playing an awesomely girly movie.
Drybar has a catalogue of looks to choose from, making it SUPER easy to choose what I liked best. Drybar doesn’t only do blowouts, but can also do updos as well, which makes Drybar perfect for prom season! My style of choice? The Mai-Tai, a messy beachy hair style. So after choosing my style, my hair was washed and styled mostly with Drybar products (which smell so yummy btw) and then is blown out with a round brush for some extra volume. All products used on my hair focused on volume and staying power and to create that beachy look, my hair was curled away from my face with The 3-Day Bender 1.25” Curling Iron.
Scroll down for the close-up final result!
Storefront 
$35 for a long-lasting hair style? Count me in!
Products galore
Styling stations
Some products used on my hair
Ta-da! What do you think?
My hair stayed voluminous and curly for DAYS. Highly recommend for those who want a quick no frills blowout or a party with your closest girl friends before GNO. Don’t let the rain slow you down either…they give you a complimentary umbrella to protect your freshly styled coif!
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In recent news, I reached 100 followers (which baffles my mind) and as a thank you, I wanted to offer all my readers a chance to win the Big Hair set. All these products were used during my appointment and I can honestly say they WORK (I meaaan you saw the pics, right?). Want to achieve a similar look and win this set? Follow the directions below.
1.) If you’re not already, follow my blog on Bloglovin‘.
2.) Follow my instagram profile.
3.) Leave me a comment below as to which hairstyle you’d choose if you had an appointment at Drybar at http://www.thedrybar.com/menu/.
You can enter the giveaway by filling out the Rafflecopter form below. This giveaway is open to domestic and international residents. Giveaway ends on 4/21/14 11:59 PM ET.
Good luck and a huge thank you to all my followers, you mean SO much to me!
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Aww hun love this post, your hair looks seriously gorgeous. I like the sound of the Mai Tai too. I only had a proper professional blow out once & I felt like Cheryl Cole!
Super sweet of you to do a giveaway too
Hanh x | hanhabelle
My readers mean so much to me, so it was only right I show them some love. I’m so glad you entered! xx
Drybar products are way cute! I so want to try them. If I had a Drybar location nearby I would try the Cosmopolitan for sure
Yay, thanks for entering! Appreciate all your support, Alison! xx
I would totally pick the cosmo-tai! Its basically what I try to make my hair look like every day lol
Miche from Buttons and Birdcages
haha, that’s how I felt when I got the Mai-Tai too! But it’s always nice to feel pampered while your hair get done
Well firstly, congrats on reaching 100 followers!!! Very exciting
Second, I would pick the Cosmo-Tai because it’s what I wish I could do to my hair every day.. definitely a style I can’t achieve on my own :(. I’m so jel because all I ever want done is a blowout, $35 is so affordable! I looked and there aren’t any Drybar’s around me now or where I’m moving to in a month, so I’ll have to keep my fingers crossed and hope that they eventually decide to open one up! It looks so awesome in there!
xo, Natasha | Bonjour, Beauty!
Aw thank you so much, I appreciate all your support. I really hope there will be a Drybar near you, they have monthly memberships as well!! xx
I’d get Mai Tai! Love the messy beachy hair look! xx Rena Kiss and Make Up
Me too, especially with the weather warming up!
Love the hair Alyson! You look so pretty
I would pick the maI-tai!
Aw, thank you Katrina. We need to have a hair date soon! xx
Love the mai tai!!
Your hair looks amazing! I have very curly hair, and have never been able to (successfully) do my own blow out, meaning it looks like a puffy, frizzy mess at the end. I think I would get the Cosmo, if (when) I go!
-Katherine (Thanks for opening the contest to international readers!)
http://scallopedandbows.blogspot.ca
I feel you, blowouts are SO hard to do on your own!!! Also, you’re welcome!! Some of my favorite vloggers and bloggers are from the UK, so it’s only right I show them so love too! xx
I love Dry Bar! <3 I always get the Mai Tai!
What’s not to love?
Thanks so much for entering, Denise!! <3
mai tai! though personally i think the shirley temple is super adorbs ^__^
hahah, I think Ria’s daughter got that hairstyle when they went!
The Cosmo! I’m actually going to my first DryBar appt tomorrow night! Can’t wait to see what they do
can’t wait to see the new ‘do! xx
The Cosmo-Tai! I love your blog Alyson
aw, thanks Chrissy!!! xx
The Mai Tai would be amazing to try! I’ve never had a blow out before!
you have to do it!!! xx
YOU’RE THE WINNER, CONGRATS!
Congrats on the big 100!! The Mai Tai is so pretty on you but I’d love to try the Cosmo.
The Cosmo-Tai!
I’d do the Cosmo just because curls don’t stay long on my hair. Congrats Alyson! This is just amazing
aw thanks for entering, miss you! xx
The mai tai baby!!!
I could totally see you rockin that! xx
Ha. I actually chopped my hair off.
The Mai Tai or the Cosmos! Beautiful! Thanks for the giveaway!
Alexandra
alexandradigiorgio@verizon.net
I would get the southern comfort!