Salon blowouts in Daytona Beach, smooth, bouncy, or softly waved
A professional blow dry and style for an event, a photo day, a trip, or a week that needs good hair from the start. Book it on its own, no cut or color needed, at 236 Riverbeach Dr. in Ormond Beach, a short drive from Daytona Beach, Holly Hill, South Daytona, and Daytona Beach Shores.
Appointments by phone. Open until 8pm, Wednesday through Friday.
Loose, airy wavesReal client. Styled by Vanessa
- Book it on its own
- No cut or color needed
- Your finish
- Sleek, volume, or waves
- Evening appointments
- Until 8pm, Wed-Fri
- The salon
- Ormond Beach, north of Daytona Beach
Sleek, bouncy, or waved: pick the blowout for your plans
Most blowouts land in one of three finishes. Tell the salon which one when you call, or bring a photo and let Vanessa suggest the one your hair will hold best.
Styled by Vanessa Smooth and sleek
Glassy, straight, and swingy
Straight from root to ends with real shine and a soft bevel at the tips, so it moves instead of sitting flat.
- Good for
- Straight to wavy hair, glossy color you want to show off, a polished work event or a sharp outfit.
- Ask for
- "Smooth and shiny, with a little bend at the ends."
- In humidity
- Shows humidity firstSleek hair shows the first bit of frizz, so it is happiest indoors and in air conditioning.
Styled by Vanessa Bouncy volume
Lift at the root, round, full ends
Lifted at the crown and dried over a round brush, so the lengths curve under or flip out with body.
- Good for
- Fine or flat hair, layered cuts, photo days, and anyone who wants her hair to look like more.
- Ask for
- "Lots of lift at the crown and big, bouncy ends."
- In humidity
- Holds up fairly wellVolume relaxes over the day, but it falls into soft movement instead of looking undone.
Styled by Vanessa Soft waves
Loose bends that brush out softly
Smoothed first, then set in loose bends or curls with an iron and brushed out so they look relaxed, not set.
- Good for
- Long layers, balayage and dimensional color, weddings and showers you are attending, and outdoor plans.
- Ask for
- "Smooth at the root, soft waves from the cheekbone down."
- In humidity
- Most forgivingWaves hide a little frizz well, which makes them a good choice for coastal air and long evenings.
Special occasion styling for the dates on your calendar
Event hair should look good in the room and in the photos afterward. Here is when women usually book a blowout, what to ask for, and how far ahead to book it.
- Book it: Same afternoon
Dinner or date night
Anniversaries, birthdays, a night out downtown
Ask for soft volume that still moves after a few hours of sitting. Evening appointments make an after-work blowout easy.
- Book it: Day of
Photo days
Family photos, headshots, engagement shoots
Cameras flatten hair, so a little extra lift at the crown reads better in pictures. Smooth ends catch the light.
- Book it: Day of
Weddings and showers you are attending
Guest, mother of the bride, bridal showers
Soft waves are the safe choice for an outdoor ceremony or a dance floor. They hide humidity better than sleek.
- Book it: Day before or day of
Work events and interviews
Presentations, galas, a first day
A smooth finish with a slight bend at the ends looks polished without looking stiff, and it stays out of your face.
- Book it: Day before
The start of a trip
A flight, a cruise, a long weekend away
Book the day before you leave, sleep on silk, and pack a claw clip and dry shampoo to stretch it into the trip.
- Book it: Start of the week
A week that needs a good start
Back-to-back meetings, school events, visitors in town
A blowout early in the week saves your mornings. Most blowouts stretch a few days with the habits below.
Have a date in mind? Call with the day, the time it starts, and the finish you want. The salon is open until 8pm Wednesday through Friday, which suits an after-work blowout before dinner.
Book a blowout386-872-2263How a salon blowout works
A blowout is a professional blow dry and style. The difference from doing it at home is the sectioning, the tension, and the cool finish that sets the shape so it lasts past the parking lot.
- 01
Your plans, then your finish
When you call, say what the blowout is for and when. In the chair, Vanessa looks at your hair, your part, and your outfit or photo, and agrees the finish with you.
- 02
Clean, prepped hair
A blowout usually starts with clean hair and a heat protectant. Products are matched to the finish: lighter for volume, smoothing for sleek.
- 03
Dried in sections
Hair is dried section by section with the brush that suits the finish: a round brush for lift and bend, a flatter brush for smooth and straight.
- 04
Set, cooled, and finished
Waves or curls are set if you asked for them. A cool blast locks in the shape, and Vanessa tells you how to keep it going for the days ahead.
Making a blowout last in Florida humidity, day by day
Coastal air is hard on a smooth finish. These habits are general guidance, and together they usually buy you an extra day or two before the next wash.
- Right after
Let it cool before you go out
- Warm hair is still setting. Give it a few minutes indoors before you walk into the heat.
- Keep your hands out of it. Touching is the fastest way to add frizz.
- Night one
Protect the shape
- Sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase.
- Gather it in a loose, high twist or pineapple at the crown so the lengths do not crush.
- Day two
Refresh before oil shows
- Dry shampoo at the roots first thing, then brush it through once it has settled.
- Shower with a cap on and the door open, or the steam undoes the smoothing.
- Night two
Set tomorrow's waves
- A loose braid or two twists turn a tired blowout into soft bends by morning.
- Skip heavy creams on the ends. They weigh the shape down overnight.
- Day three and on
Wear it up, then plan the next
- A sleek low ponytail or a claw clip makes the most of day-three hair.
- Sweat, rain, and the beach all end a blowout early. Plan the next one around your calendar.
Keep in your bag
- A claw clip for wind and parking lots
- Travel dry shampoo
- A small brush for touch-ups
- A silk scarf for the car with the windows down
If humidity undoes every blowout within hours, a styling product will only do so much. A keratin treatment smooths frizz for weeks or months, so your blowouts dry faster and hold longer in the heat.
Vanessa can tell you at your blowout whether your hair is a good candidate.
About keratin treatment
A blowout on its own, or as the finish to your visit
Many women book a blowout by itself. Others add it after a cut, fresh color, or extensions so they walk out ready for the evening.
- On its own
Just the blowout
No cut or color needed. Call with the date and the finish you have in mind, and the salon finds a time that lands before your plans.
- Cut plus blowout
After a haircut
Every haircut with Vanessa ends with a finished style. Heading somewhere after? Ask for the full sleek or waved finish when you book.
Women's haircuts - Color plus blowout
After fresh color
New color shows its shine best when it is smoothed and styled. Mention the finish you want when you book color, so the time is reserved.
Hair color - With extensions
Styling extensions
A blowout blends wefts into your own hair so the two move as one. Tell the salon you wear extensions so there is time for the extra hair.
Hair extensions
What to bring to your blowout
A photo and a few details about your plans help Vanessa match the finish to your hair and the day.
- Two or three photos of the finish you want, ideally on hair close to your length and texture
- A photo of your outfit or neckline if the blowout is for an event
- Any clip, headband, or hair accessory you plan to wear
- The time your event starts, so the finish is fresh when it counts
What a salon blowout costs
Your price depends on your length, your density, and the finish you choose. Call, describe your hair and your plans, and the salon will quote you on the phone.
- Longer or thicker hair takes more time to dry and smooth, so length and density set the starting point
- Waves and curls set with an iron after the blow dry can add time
- Adding a blowout finish to a cut or color visit is quoted with that service
- Mention extensions when you call, since there is more hair to style
Booking policy
- Change or cancel at least 24 hours before your appointment to avoid a charge.
- Same-day cancellations result in a 50% charge.
- A no-call, no-show results in a 100% charge.
- No refunds once a service has been completed.
FloridaLicensed
Your blowout, styled by Vanessa
Vanessa is a hair stylist at Hair Goddess Salon, Spa & Boutique, one of the stylists on the salon's team. She is a Florida licensed cosmetologist who focuses on dimensional color and color corrections.
Expect a real conversation before anything is mixed. Vanessa explains what she recommends and why, including the products she uses and how to care for your hair between visits.
- Goldwell color: balayage, highlights, gray coverage, and corrections
- Keratin Complex and Kerasilk smoothing
- Eterna Medusa weft extensions
- Salon open until 8pm, Wednesday through Friday
Salon blowout FAQ
Still deciding? A quick call to the salon usually answers the rest.
Book a blowout386-872-2263Call during salon hours
- Monday
- 9am-5pm
- Tuesday
- 9am-5pm
- Wednesday
- 9am-8pm
- Thursday
- 9am-8pm
- Friday
- 9am-8pm
- Saturday
- 9am-5pm
Can I book a blowout without a haircut?
Yes. Blowouts and styling can be booked on their own, for a dinner, a photo day, an event, a trip, or a week you want to start with good hair. Call 386-872-2263 and say what the blowout is for and when.
How long does a salon blowout last?
Usually a few days, depending on your hair, the finish, and the weather. Sleek finishes show humidity first and soft waves hide it best. Sleeping on silk, using dry shampoo early, and keeping steam and sweat away all help it last longer.
How do I make a blowout last in Florida humidity?
Let your hair cool before you step outside, keep your hands out of it, sleep on silk with it loosely twisted up, and use dry shampoo at the roots on day two before oil shows. If frizz undoes every blowout within hours, ask Vanessa whether a keratin smoothing treatment would help between visits.
Can I add a blowout to my haircut or color appointment?
Yes. Every haircut with Vanessa already ends with a finished style, and you can ask for a specific finish, such as sleek or waves, if you are heading somewhere after. After color, mention the finish you want when you book so enough time is reserved.
Which blowout finish should I choose?
Choose smooth and sleek for a polished, glossy look indoors, bouncy volume for fine hair and photos, and soft waves for outdoor plans and humid evenings. Bring a photo and Vanessa will tell you which finish your hair will hold best.
Is a blowout the same as a Brazilian blowout?
No. A blowout is a blow dry and style that lasts until your next wash. A Brazilian blowout is a smoothing treatment that lasts for weeks or months. Vanessa offers smoothing with Keratin Complex and Kerasilk, and the keratin treatment page explains how it works.
Can you blow out hair with extensions?
Yes. Mention your extensions when you call so enough time is booked. If Vanessa installed Eterna Medusa wefts for you, she can style them together with your own hair so they blend.
How much does a blowout cost?
Your price depends on your length, your density, and the finish you choose. Call 386-872-2263, describe your hair and your plans, and the salon will quote you on the phone.
Is the salon in Daytona Beach?
Hair Goddess Salon, Spa & Boutique is at 236 Riverbeach Dr., Ormond Beach, FL 32176, just north of Daytona Beach. Clients come from Daytona Beach, Holly Hill, South Daytona, and Daytona Beach Shores, and the salon is open until 8pm on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Call to schedule with Vanessa at Hair Goddess Salon & Spa
Tell the salon the date, what the blowout is for, and the finish you want, and they will find a time with Vanessa before your plans.